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Miss Indecisive · 08-31-2003, 11:24 AM

Hey guys, I know I recently asked about how much fluid the LSD takes on a 1996 240sx, and today is the day its gunna get changed! w00t, anyways, I'm not going to be doing it at home so I wanted to ask if anyone happens to know what tools/size sockets I should expect to need to change the fluid.....thanks! hope someone replies soon

-Jill

old_s13 · 08-31-2003, 11:30 AM

1/2" drive socket wrench

Miss Indecisive · 08-31-2003, 11:53 AM

muchas gracias

Kid Zelda · 08-31-2003, 12:30 PM

Make sure to put some gasket sealent on the drian plug when you screw it back in ... also use the STRONG HAND

tsunami0ne · 08-31-2003, 01:23 PM

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Make sure to put some gasket sealent on the drian plug when you screw it back in ... also use the STRONG HAND

you can use teflon tape which you can get at home depot in the plumbing section.

Kid Zelda · 08-31-2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by tsunami0ne
you can use teflon tape which you can get at home depot in the plumbing section.

Why, why you wanna know

*sykikchimp* · 08-31-2003, 01:37 PM

you'll probably want something to pump the fluid into the diff as well.

You can get a fluid transfer pump with hoses from sears, or just about any parts store.

Kid Zelda · 08-31-2003, 01:49 PM

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Originally posted by sykikchimp

You can get a fluid transfer pump with hoses from sears, or just about any parts store.

Thank you Captain Obvious

dmaestro · 08-31-2003, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by Kid Zelda
Thank you Captain Obvious

lol

Kid Zelda · 08-31-2003, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by whacked
lol

Hey .. u thought that was funny, ehh
No need to let us all you know that you Laughed Out Loud .. wtf fu*k
you wanna go to war .. O K .. we go

dmaestro · 08-31-2003, 02:29 PM

woah woah simmer down there chief.

*sykikchimp* · 08-31-2003, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by Kid Zelda
Thank you Captain Obvious

Kid Zelda · 08-31-2003, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by sykikchimp

ABOBO SMASH

JasonNagra · 08-31-2003, 03:12 PM

Also, you may need abotua 12" extension for the 1/2" drive ratchet depending on your exhasut. I know with my HKS Hyper unit (65MM) I cant directly access the diff unless I use the extension.

240Dave · 08-31-2003, 08:27 PM

Wouldn't teflon tape melt?

Be sure to have the threads, inside and out, very clean when you apply your high temp liquid thread sealant stuff or it may not adhere properly.

*sykikchimp* · 08-31-2003, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by 240Dave
Wouldn't teflon tape melt?

Be sure to have the threads, inside and out, very clean when you apply your high temp liquid thread sealant stuff or it may not adhere properly.

teflon tape works fine on brake bleeder screws, which get MUCH hotter than your diff.

08-31-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
Miss Indecisive Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Age: 40 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	tools needed for diff fluid change Hey guys, I know I recently asked about how much fluid the LSD takes on a 1996 240sx, and today is the day its gunna get changed! w00t, anyways, I'm not going to be doing it at home so I wanted to ask if anyone happens to know what tools/size sockets I should expect to need to change the fluid.....thanks! hope someone replies soon -Jill __________________

08-31-2003, 11:53 AM	#3
Miss Indecisive Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Age: 40 Posts: 25 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	muchas gracias __________________

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sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you'll probably want something to pump the fluid into the diff as well. You can get a fluid transfer pump with hoses from sears, or just about any parts store. __________________

08-31-2003, 03:12 PM	#14
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also, you may need abotua 12" extension for the 1/2" drive ratchet depending on your exhasut. I know with my HKS Hyper unit (65MM) I cant directly access the diff unless I use the extension. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

08-31-2003, 11:30 AM	#2
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1/2" drive socket wrench

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Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make sure to put some gasket sealent on the drian plug when you screw it back in ... also use the STRONG HAND

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dmaestro Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sacramento Age: 40 Posts: 304 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	woah woah simmer down there chief.

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240Dave Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wouldn't teflon tape melt? Be sure to have the threads, inside and out, very clean when you apply your high temp liquid thread sealant stuff or it may not adhere properly.