Thread: Pretty sure I need a new tranny

Was it only a rumor that the Ford Ranger runs the same diff????
I only would have read it on here.
Andrew

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

so do you change it more often,
or go a better grade of oil?

I'd do both. Im going to increase the viscoscity for the diffs on my next change and monitor if theres any improvment to the wear metals compared to whats currently in there

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

The D2's take just over a litre,,
why would they go to a lower volume?

so do you change it more often,
or go a better grade of oil?

Does the oil in the D2 diff lubricate the wheel bearings? So you'd need more oil to go along the axle.

Originally Posted by Bohica

Does the oil in the D2 diff lubricate the wheel bearings? So you'd need more oil to go along the axle.

No... Sealed units

Originally Posted by Tombie

No... Sealed units

And packed with grease?

Originally Posted by shanegtr

I'd do both. I'm going to increase the viscosity for the diffs on my next change and monitor if there's any improvement to the wear metals compared to whats currently in there

Careful - Can induce the opposite effect...

Lubrication of gears is a required coating forced between 2 (or more) mating surfaces designed to prevent metal to metal contact...

If the viscosity is too great the surfaces are forced apart and can induce wear elsewhere (as mating surfaces now meet incorrectly) - or even worse it can break things!

And then there is oil carrying air molecules which under pressure do some lovely things (and cause surface damage)

If required I have a good low km 6HP26X Gearbox Available on a Pallet in Melbourne, Victoria (Kinglake West Actually).

Removed from Range Rover Sport, 47,000km only.

Originally Posted by BusinessConnected

If required I have a good low km 6HP26X Gearbox Available on a Pallet in Melbourne, Victoria (Kinglake West Actually).

Removed from Range Rover Sport, 47,000km only.

Thanks BC, I just read your post with interest.

The bad noise is definitely the front diff. Getting it done in a few weeks. However I do have a small shudder in the box. Your post was interesting as firstly I am going to try the flush and Dr Tranny and was your success give me hope and secondly I thought gee should I buy you box as insurance?? I'll probably go the flush and see how it goes.