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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Ops....either I or the last guy installed the rear diff fill plug/bolt incorrectly and it's now cross threaded and won't install all the way back in correctly. For the time eing it appears to be doing a okay job but needs to be corrected!

Is it possible to re-thread the diff cover or just as costly to replace the rear diff cover with a new cover at $99.00?

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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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That is a 3/4 npt pipe thread. A tap with grease on it to catch the chips may work. Use Permatex thread sealant on the threads.
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