bent my differential cover -- plus fix
Bigger images are here. Bent the bottom of the differential flange. Without a rock guard, it was bound to happen eventually on some of the 'roads' I drive. Very minor leak though. Old vs...
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ticki2 wrote:
It does beg the question , since it is probably an axle specific cover , why the fill plugs isn't at the correct level to begin with . I am sure it is not a cheap cover .
Yeah - kind of stupid plan, or result to put the hole too high. But, the right oil level is not up to the stock fill hole anyway - should be ~~1/4" to 3/4" below.
Cost was about $140, plus $20 for a high quality gasket, plus $6 for 9/16" Allen bit, 1/2" socket. Why the &*#% didn't they just make the plug use a 1/2" socket drive???
