I'm getting ready to install the cover and the question I have is how much fluid do I add so that it is not under or overfilled.
Stock spec. is 4.75Pt (2.25L)...
Give me a second I'll find it
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?7836-MAINTENANCE-Jeep-JK-Wrangler-Differential-Fluid-Change-Write-Up
Thank you, I read this link awhile back but I'm looking to see with larger capacity diff cover will I do a disservice keeping with factory fill capacity...
Thank you, I read this link awhile back but I'm looking to see with larger capacity diff cover will I do a disservice keeping with factory fill capacity...
Due to the larger capacity, you will now be low on fluid and dry out your bearings if you maintain the factory fill amount. Much like if you install a deeper transmission or oil pan, you must adhere to the factory level not amount. This will mean adding more fluid to reach that level due to the increase in storage capacity.
After I installed my Riddler covers, I created a dipstick to make sure that the fluid was level with the bearings. The amount was slightly greater, but still level with the bearings once done properly. Keep in mind that if you fill all the way up to the Riddler fill port, you will clearly have far too much fluid, the the excess will seep through your seals, and flow out through your vent tubes.
Here is a thread I posted about the same issues.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?12519-differential-fluid-over-flow
Make sure its a 1/4 above the bottom of the axle tube housing.
As mentioned, the fill hole on the cover is just higher - this will allow you the option of adding more fluid. The amount of fluid you need to add is the same as stock. This will have the fluid sitting at or just above the base of your axle tubes.
Thank you for the info. I went on to Riddlermfg.com and there were no contact numbers or specs. so it was concerning to me if I would have the correct amount in there.
Always a pleasure Eddie!
If you want to make sure you have enough, just fashion a dip stick out of a zip tie and make sure the fluid level is sitting at about the base of the axle tubes - maybe a tad higher to account for the thickness of the tubes. You just want to make sure there's enough to reach and keep the bearings lubed.
So I'll also be using a lube locker gasket and I'm looking to replace the supplied -grade 5 - bolts with -grade 8- however I wanted a stainless button head or hex bolt equivalent but I hit a roadblock on this one, any suggestions on a non-corroding bolt?