A place for more technical discussions. Please make sure you post in the correct section on the site, this way it keeps the site tidy AND ensures you get a more relevant answer.

Changing diff oil

Reason2doubt
Topic Author
Offline
Platinum Member
Registered

10 Sep 2020 09:09 #228022 by Reason2doubt

Changing diff oil was created by Reason2doubt

I’m thinking about changing my diff plugs and oil as part of a larger home service. I have new plugs bought from Martin on BigJimny (about a year ago).

Is there any technique to getting the plugs out? It seemed like they were stuck solid when I last tried. Any recommendation on how to best loosen them up?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

jackonlyjack
Offline
Platinum Member
Registered

10 Sep 2020 09:18 #228023 by jackonlyjack

Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Changing diff oil

I take it you have the 10mm square socket ?
Filler plug can be removed with good set of mole grips or stilsons wrench
You could use heat but you may have a nylon washer on it
Drain plug use heat or weld a nut to it

I use a 500mm long ratchet

My Jimny
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=8&id=60814

www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJa3cPPDZYGwkWr0rvu8ug

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Reason2doubt
Topic Author
Offline
Platinum Member
Registered

10 Sep 2020 09:23 #228026 by Reason2doubt

Replied by Reason2doubt on topic Changing diff oil

I believe so.. I have a little set of assorted ‘diff keys’ and one of them seemed to fit OK.

I will get some mole grips but I do have a welder (assuming that is the last resort!). I’ll see how I get on.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Scimike
Offline
Platinum Member
Registered

10 Sep 2020 09:27 #228027 by Scimike

Replied by Scimike on topic Changing diff oil

I don't recall the job requiring any special tools.
Remove the filler plug first, then the drain plug. Simply if you remove the drain first and can't get the filler out you are stuck.
I used a little heat on the diff housing, just got it warm, they then came out easily.
Can't recall a nylon washer, but I use blue hylomar as a thread sealant on these jobs, always works for me.
Mike

Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

jackonlyjack
Offline
Platinum Member
Registered

10 Sep 2020 09:34 #228029 by jackonlyjack

Replied by jackonlyjack on topic Changing diff oil

Yes welding a nut on is last resort
Nylon washer some do some don't,my rear has one but front doesn't
Like Scimike say's small amount of sealant i use an rtv type

My Jimny
www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum?view=topic&catid=8&id=60814

www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJa3cPPDZYGwkWr0rvu8ug

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mlines
Offline
Administrator
Super Users
Wokingham, UK

10 Sep 2020 09:48 #228030 by mlines

Replied by mlines on topic Changing diff oil

The proper washer is copper

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Time to create page: 0.689 seconds

Changing diff oil

Events Menu