1980 Corvette Differntial Fill plug

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Jul 27, 2013 | 02:14 PM

JDavila

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1980 Corvette Differntial Fill plug

HI Guys,
New to the forum. Love the tips. One question. Just drained and filled the gear oil in the differential. Trying to put fill plug back in. How tight should it be? I've tightened it as much as I can but there are threads still showing. Should it thread all the way in and be flush with the housing? Or is it OK that there are threads still showing. Thanks!

Jul 27, 2013 | 02:34 PM

MIKE80

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Threads showing is fine, just make sure it's snug and check to make sure it isn't leaking after you go for a short drive.

Jul 27, 2013 | 03:07 PM

JDavila

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Awesome, thanks for the quick response!

Jul 28, 2013 | 10:24 AM

scottyp99

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From: Oxford MA-----You just lost the game!!!!

Didn't you take a good look at it before you removed it? Keep that in mind for the future. Sometimes I will take a photo.

Scott

Jul 28, 2013 | 10:54 AM

BKarol

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20 ft-lbs according to my books.

No torque wrench? then see post #2

Jul 28, 2013 | 02:47 PM

JDavila

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Thanks for all the info, guys. Lesson learned!! Will definitely take photos before I take things apart!

Best part is, no more noise from differential!

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