Changing rear end oil....
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Burning Brakes
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Changing rear end oil....
I recently tried to suck out diff oil, with a suction gun and no matter how I manipulated the hose I could only get out about half a quart. I used a small vaccuum line so it would be flexible and small enough to get to the bottom of the case, but no luck. Has anyone else have a better way, other than dropping the whole rear suspension out of my 96.
Is it possible, or has anyone tried drilling and tapping the case to make a drain plug on the bottom or rear of the case? Any help would be great!!
Is it possible, or has anyone tried drilling and tapping the case to make a drain plug on the bottom or rear of the case? Any help would be great!!
Burning Brakes
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
Is the suction gun up for the task. Is the hose flexible/long enough to reach the bottom.
Are you sure it was full?
I would get some flexible hose, dip in, and check for residual fluid. Make sure there's something there.
I've had good luck with the NAPA suction gun and hose.
Some people drill, tap, and install a plug.
Good luck. I hate that job.
dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 10:04 PM 4/30/2004]
Are you sure it was full?
I would get some flexible hose, dip in, and check for residual fluid. Make sure there's something there.
I've had good luck with the NAPA suction gun and hose.
Some people drill, tap, and install a plug.
Good luck. I hate that job.
dlmeyers 90 coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
[Modified by dlmeyers, 10:04 PM 4/30/2004]
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
Corvette Central sells a Differential Drain Plug Kit Item# 584029. I was thinking about getting one myself for my vette.
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (dlmeyers)
Is the suction gun up for the task. Is the hose flexible/long enough to reach the bottom.
Are you sure it was full?
Are you sure it was full?
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
The next time I go to change the fluid, I heard you can drill out the middle bolt at an upward angle to empty the diff. Then you silicone the nut and replace it and you're all set.
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
I've got a plug in the batwing.
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
:cheers: For what it's worth :rolleyes:
I use a "battery water" squeze (spelling) ball syringe to wich I have attached plastic tubing with a piece of wire coat hanger taped around it. It took a lilltle doing to get the right angle on the coat hanger, but I can get the whole contraption down close to the bottom of the housing
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I use a "battery water" squeze (spelling) ball syringe to wich I have attached plastic tubing with a piece of wire coat hanger taped around it. It took a lilltle doing to get the right angle on the coat hanger, but I can get the whole contraption down close to the bottom of the housing
:seeya
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (96CollectorLT4)
I use a Mity-Vac vacuum pump with their fluid transfer kit(optional). The pump and kit were only $65.00, available from Eastwood Co. or some auto parts stores. Works great. Insert the clear hose on the pump into the fill plug hole and pump it out into a mason jar. It can be used to pump out any fluid,oil,ps fluid,brake fluid etc.
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (vette punk)
I too, need to install the drain plug. I have the tools--drill/tap,plug. All that's needed is the proper location to drill.
Could someone please post the "location timplate"? Or an discreption/measurements for the 'plug placement.TIA
Al
Could someone please post the "location timplate"? Or an discreption/measurements for the 'plug placement.TIA
Al
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (larryfs)
If you would have read the whole post, you would have learned that I already ordered a kit to make a drain, like a MAN!!!! Thanks for the wheels by the way, remember me now.... :seeya
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Re: Changing rear end oil.... (corvette1990)
I will post drill location as soon as I get the kit guys...relax!!!!!
I bought a plug with magnet, from NAPA, I got a drill and a tap. LOCATION pulleeeeeezzzzeeeeee.....