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Old 12-11-2010, 09:49 AM
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I may be a little bit stupid, but i don't find the Filler Plug on the differential of my 1973 Olds Delta 88 Royal Convertible. After replacing the Axle-Bearings i hav to fill Oil in the Differential, but ....
 
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Old 12-11-2010, 01:25 PM
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It will be on the side of the case above the pinion. It will have a square hole (3/8" I believe). It could be stuck so be prepared for that.
 
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Old 12-12-2010, 11:57 AM
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Thank you! I found it on the right side of the differential, but your are right: is very hard to open, is not until now. I press with my small hydraulic-Jack to the ratchet wrench, but nothing happens ...
(i'm in my garage at home without carlifter)

... never give up: with a little bit of oil and some 'lovely' blows from a hammer the screw is now open!
 

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Old 12-19-2010, 09:42 AM
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Yeah, those filler plugs can be a real pain to remove. When you do succeed in removing the plug you can apply a compound that will resist the plugs natural tendancy to wield it self to the diff. There are several brands, i use permatex anti seize, on any fastner thats exposed to heat or corrosion. It makes removal a lot easier.
Good luck, 64 olds charlie
 
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