Metal "O" Ring on the differential drain plug needed?
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Milford CT
Metal "O" Ring on the differential drain plug needed?
Just changed the fluid , and found the metal o-ring in the oil pan. It is sealing, as is, without drips or leaks just fine. Anyone have first hand experience with this? I can just put it back on without to much trouble, but if it works fine as is then why bother?
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Re: Metal "O" Ring on the differential drain plug needed? (C5~Missle)
It is used as a seal, but if you have no leaks, I wouldn't worry about it. One thing about the carrier, the fluid is not under pressure like in the tranny (there is a relief valve on the top). The gears just rotate in a pool of fluid... sloshing it all around.
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From: Foresthill CA
Re: Metal "O" Ring on the differential drain plug needed? (Mike Mercury)
Hey, Mike Mercury.
How funny, we finished the 2.73 to 3.42 swap and that was the only part left over, I found it at the edge of my driveway the next day! I put it on just to have piece of mind.
Like the swap results, not too bad as a DIY.
Thanks for the encouragement!
How funny, we finished the 2.73 to 3.42 swap and that was the only part left over, I found it at the edge of my driveway the next day! I put it on just to have piece of mind.
Like the swap results, not too bad as a DIY.
Thanks for the encouragement!
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Metal "O" Ring on the differential drain plug needed? (Stu in CA)
Thanks for the replies. The only reason I don't just do it, is because I only have 1/8 Qt. of Redline left and if I botch the drain plug swap, well then I might just need more oil!
