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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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1.how much gear oil do i put in the differential
2.when i turn my key to start the car i hear one click....battery is fully charged...... is it the starter?

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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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i figured out the starting issue.... was my quick disconnect..

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1.how much gear oil do i put in the differential
2.when i turn my key to start the car i hear one click....battery is fully charged...... is it the starter?

thanks
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you put the gear oil in until it overflows the fill hole and be sure to use stuff that is for posi tractions....some people even use the GM positraction additive also...
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the fill hole or the vent hole at the very top.......the guy at murrays said 2 quarts would be about right......

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fill hole on the side....not the vent hole on top.....so when its all said and done you may the pumpkin filled up something 1/2-3/4 full....how are you going to get the old fluid out?...
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i rebuilt the whole rear end so i had the diff cover off...... car is off the jackstands and all i need is to mount the calipers and i can drive it to get alinged.... i just primed the car today..... trying to get it done my may 1st......



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