adamnreeves Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Collected my diff oil drain plug from ford today and comes with no washer, which I questioned, and the response is no need for it. Now call me predantic but the plug is ferrious as it is magnetic and the diff cover is alloy, surely for this I should use a washer, I understand that no pressure is involved in the diff as it has an air breather tube, but surely a use of a washer would stop the alloy corroding to the bolt head? Am I being stupid, ott or what? Quote
Blatman Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 It's not a drain plug. Diffs don't have drain plugs 'cos in theory, you never need to drain them. It's a filler plug... Quote
adamnreeves Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 It's not a drain plug. Diffs don't have drain plugs 'cos in theory, you never need to drain them. It's a filler plug... Oh, predantic as always! Quote
Peter M Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 It would be a drain plug if you went up a steep hill and you hadnt put one in. Quote
Blatman Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 It's not a drain plug. Diffs don't have drain plugs 'cos in theory, you never need to drain them. It's a filler plug... Oh, predantic as always! Just making sure we're singing from the same page. As with many things Westfield (and engineering in particular) accuracy of description will make the difference between getting good advice and getting bad advice. Plus I have half an eye on your "new to Westfields" status and wanted to make sure that you aren't being led down the garden path by someone else who may also lack some experience with automotive parts... Quote
Phil. S Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Oh, predantic as always! Blatman: Surely the right response is "I think you mean 'pedantic'"? (Sorry Adam. I couldn't resist.) Quote
Blatman Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 You're right, it should have been. Trouble is, I keep getting customers through the damn door so I'm not paying as much attention as I should be Still, Adam's only about a quarter of the way through the build manual. There's plenty of time yet Quote
pgh Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Adam, No washer on the diff that came with my kit. No washer fitted after being sent away for a seal replacement either. Similarly, no washer on my second, Westfield fitted diff. Paul Quote
KerryS Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 I put a copper washer on mine.... and it leaks Kerry Quote
adamnreeves Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 I put a copper washer on mine.... and it leaks Kerry I am glad I scrolled down! Trying to be clever doesn't always yield the right results does it! Quote
adamnreeves Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Oh, predantic as always! Blatman: Surely the right response is "I think you mean 'pedantic'"? (Sorry Adam. I couldn't resist.) Yes I knew someone would notice (typo and I couldn't be bothered to edit it) and was surprised blatman didn't pick up on it! Quote
Animal Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 I picked up mine yesterday it too did'nt have a washer. Apparantley none reqd. Paul Quote
Nick A Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 westfield arn't the only ones not to fit washers ford didn't bother either and there are plenty of there diffs still going Quote
Darren B Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Adam, No washer on my Sierra LSD and have never had any problems with any leakage in the last 4000 miles (and that includes a sprint). Darren Quote
adamnreeves Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Hi Adam, No washer on my Sierra LSD and have never had any problems with any leakage in the last 4000 miles (and that includes a sprint). Darren Now I have actually got the plug in my possesions I can see that it has a type of flange removing the need for a washer and the plug is painted, so should be no problem with corrosion or leaks. Thanks guys. Quote
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