Thread: Diff Oil Change (Lesson Learnt)

Small bung out of a 44 is the best plug

I've seen a few mentions of that which I might try if I get a standard cover plate.

The threads on this one is totally stuffed though, you can't really see it in the photo but the threads on the bottom are pushed down inside.

the ARB covers are good. They're expensive, but they have several benefits
1. they are red and look like bling
2. they give rigidity to the diff casing, which I'm told helps with shimming and bearings
3. it's a diff guard that doesn't collect dirt
4. it has a dip stick, however it's black and you can't see the oil level clearly
5. it has a magnet in the sump plug
6. it can be over-filled, ideal for a little extra lube if running oiled hubs

APT Make a great diff cover...see pic. Solid and very heavy. Well made. I have one on my s2a Betsy. and painted satin black.

Cheers Rod

Couldn't you pull the cover off and weld a new threaded ring onto it?
Don.

Michael- Yeh I looked into those and they are only $60 more than the standard plate which isn't too bad considering what you get, I did see that you had to modify the brake proportioning valve as they don't fit with the cover however which turned me off getting one.

I ended up getting a standard one for $200 but I wish I had gone down this path though as my order came in later than I expected and I haven't even had time to do it yet with work so would have had the time to fab something up for the brake proportioning valve.

Hardtop- That looks like a pretty good kit which should fit standard, I can't find it on their website though. How much did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?

Don- That's pretty much what I am going to do with it once it's off and keep as a spare but I wanted it back on the road asap at the time and didn't want to be dicking around trying to make something work when I could just bolt up a replacement easy.

Still can't believe a flimsy pressed cover costs $200 ah well will hopefully get time soon to get the new cover on so I can get it back on the road

Hi Flexo, i bought it of a member here, debruiser. I think they are about $220 or so. It was a good fit.

Cheers Rod

Ok just a quick update, i contacted APT Fabs today. They no longer make the diff covers as the cost of manufacturing has gone up considerably and for him to make anything out of them they would cost a bit over $300. each. Maybe if enough ppl wanted them he may do a small run but as he said they are costly now. Alloy covers available on the after market scene wont take a hit the way these covers will without damage. Pity, another manufacturer getting strangled by mounting production costs. APT gear is very good.

Cheers Rod

I have no links to this company other than having one of their products and being very happy with it.