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g6civcx · 06-15-2010, 11:20 AM

The absolute easiest way to change diff fluid without modifying the diff cover is to remove the stock fuel tank and run a smaller fuel cell.

There is not much room between the stock tank and the diff cover to pour the diff fluid directly into the filler hole.

karl wasabi · 06-19-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

The absolute easiest way to change diff fluid without modifying the diff cover is to remove the stock fuel tank and run a smaller fuel cell.

There is not much room between the stock tank and the diff cover to pour the diff fluid directly into the filler hole.

Was this a joke? lol.

The filler hole is on the side of the diff. Not the front cover.

g6civcx · 06-21-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by karl wasabi

Was this a joke? lol.

The filler hole is on the side of the diff. Not the front cover.

The the stock tank was removed and a fuel cell was installed for safety reasons.

One of the unintentional benefits was that it made filling diff fluid much easier. See for yourself below.

And my filler plug is on the cover.

Compared with stock fuel tank:

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06-15-2010, 11:20 AM	#1
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	The absolute easiest way to change diff fluid without modifying the diff cover is to remove the stock fuel tank and run a smaller fuel cell. There is not much room between the stock tank and the diff cover to pour the diff fluid directly into the filler hole.