Draining the differential

[mrogerc]

I was under the car greasing the Metco's today, and thought I would take a look at the differential to see how to drain and fill it.

I found the fill plug, but have not seen a drain plug. Can someone tell me where to look?

[jgc61sr2002]

I beleive you have to remove the cover to drain it.

[gonzo50]

I beleive you have to remove the cover to drain it.
Yep....you're correct. :cool:

[mrogerc]

Thanks, I suspected as much, considering how many aftermarket covers have drain holes built in them.

[Mike Poore]

I was under the car greasing the Metco's today, and thought I would take a look at the differential to see how to drain and fill it.

I found the fill plug, but have not seen a drain plug. Can someone tell me where to look?Order yourself a Shiney Hiney from Wes and your troubles will be over. Get the stud and girdle kit with it. It's the same exact unit that Ford Motorsport sells at a (much) larger price. :)

PS: once you see the pizza pan they call a cover that's protecting your valuable rear end you're gonna barf. :depress:

[Marauderjack]

I use a vacuum can like I use in my boat for engine oil changes.....Works great and no worries about the "Shiney Hiney" leaking at the bearing stabilizer bolt holes. :beer: Just drive it about 10 miles to heat the oil and the can will get 95% of it out...otherwise remove the rear cover and check the gears while it is off!! :bows:

Marauderjack :D

[grampaws]

I use a vacuum can like I use in my boat for engine oil changes.....Works great and no worries about the "Shiney Hiney" leaking at the bearing stabilizer bolt holes. :beer: Just drive it about 10 miles to heat the oil and the can will get 95% of it out...otherwise remove the rear cover and check the gears while it is off!! :bows:

Marauderjack :DIt still good to remove the cover and inspect the clutches,spider and crown
gear... Check too! ford usually recommends adding a friction modifier for their
Limited slip diffs..someone here should have that info. if needed..haven't done mine yet!

[mrogerc]

I use a vacuum can like I use in my boat for engine oil changes.....Works great and no worries about the "Shiney Hiney" leaking at the bearing stabilizer bolt holes. :beer: Just drive it about 10 miles to heat the oil and the can will get 95% of it out...otherwise remove the rear cover and check the gears while it is off!! :bows:

Marauderjack :D

Can you post a link to the vacuum can?

[Marauderjack]

http://www.shop.com/op/~GENERIC_TOOLS_OTHER_SUCTION_A ND_PUMP_TOOLS-prod-5743323-8148993?sourceid=13


From JC Whitney above but you can buy through Boat US/West Marine...Boater's World etc.

Marauderjack :D