What to use to 'suck out' diff fluid
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What to use to 'suck out' diff fluid
OK so it's time to change the fluid in both my front and rear differentials.. the specs on my truck are in my sig and I noticed while looking through the forum it's easier to "suck" the old fluid out of the fill holes...
I spent time today got a breaker bar and got both plugs off the front and rear, but couldn't for the life of me figure out how/what to get the fluid out with, so i ended up just cleaning the plug and topping (very little needed) with the new Lucas 80W-90 i bought today to do this with.
What i noticed seemed to be that the little siphon thing I got from Harbor Freight couldn't get in the hole and go anywhere to get any fluid.. i think the biggest issue with the rear is that as soon as i remove the fill plug you see gears, no room :( SO what do you use to drain it with because honestly I don't want to take covers off and open up another can of worms if I cant get it sealed correctly when I put a new one on..
I spent time today got a breaker bar and got both plugs off the front and rear, but couldn't for the life of me figure out how/what to get the fluid out with, so i ended up just cleaning the plug and topping (very little needed) with the new Lucas 80W-90 i bought today to do this with.
What i noticed seemed to be that the little siphon thing I got from Harbor Freight couldn't get in the hole and go anywhere to get any fluid.. i think the biggest issue with the rear is that as soon as i remove the fill plug you see gears, no room :( SO what do you use to drain it with because honestly I don't want to take covers off and open up another can of worms if I cant get it sealed correctly when I put a new one on..
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Make sure you use a parts cleaner or brake cleaner to clean both surfaces off before applying the RTV. Otherwise it will leak.
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wow that was easyif I just do it the right way!! At least the rear diff was, I got the seal for like $5 and did it in less than an hour no problem. I didnt tackle the front because I see no easy way to get to the bolts and get that plate down, reseal it and put it back up, filling it would be with a tube and bottles of gear oil i assume.
How do others do the front diff and does it really need to be done?
How do others do the front diff and does it really need to be done?
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wow that was easyif I just do it the right way!! At least the rear diff was, I got the seal for like $5 and did it in less than an hour no problem. I didnt tackle the front because I see no easy way to get to the bolts and get that plate down, reseal it and put it back up, filling it would be with a tube and bottles of gear oil i assume.
How do others do the front diff and does it really need to be done?
How do others do the front diff and does it really need to be done?
Its a pain trying to get in that tight spot.
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but on a serious note, I seen a hand pump at oreilly's that looked like it would work fine. don't quote me though, because that was a while ago. but ryan said he got one from there, so you can quote him on that
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RTV is basically a gasket maker.
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