Weird things replacing transfer case and diff fluid today...

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Feb 8, 2020 | 12:09 PM

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SundayFunday

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Originally Posted by Brandon318

So far, fortunately, that hasn't been the case and I'm hoping it remains that way? The rear drain plug had only the slightest film of glitter on it, well within the norms I've seen replacing diff fluids in the past. What causes diffs to go bad in the first place? I'm surprised being that this one had only 83,000 on it.

Bill spoke to the “2 pin” carrier design being insufficient (in regards to longevity) with traction control.

could call him at GBR to get this info directly.

Feb 8, 2020 | 01:31 PM

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Richard Gallant

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I/2 drive short handle bar for a serpentine belt fits in there really well - for the Transfer case

Feb 8, 2020 | 07:08 PM

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Brandon318

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Originally Posted by Richard Gallant

I/2 drive short handle bar for a serpentine belt fits in there really well - for the Transfer case

So I'm not the only one dealing with cross member interference? You too?

Feb 8, 2020 | 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon318

So I'm not the only one dealing with cross member interference? You too?

you and everydisco just get the proper tools

Feb 8, 2020 | 07:46 PM

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HP22 is shorter = TC drain plug is not blocked by the cross member. HP24 is longer so it gets partially blocked by the cross member.

Feb 8, 2020 | 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redwhitekat

you and everydisco just get the proper tools

Easy there. No, not every disco. The reason I posted this is because my other disco (I have two) doesn't have it's center diff's drain plug obstructed by the cross member.