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Replying to: dinkydow (Sep 19, 2006 3:43 am) *)Pull the cover to drain it. (which is messy and makes an otherwise simple task a hassle) *) Use oil-sucker to suck the (warmed) fluid out of the rubber fill plug. The FRONT differential poses even more of a hassle due to limited clearance to access the fill-plug. A secret is to use the vent hose (comes up near the battery) as a 'funnel' to fill it.
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Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 19, 2006 1:05 pm) |
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Replying to: iowabigguy (Jul 07, 2000 8:12 pm)
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Replying to: nmacha1 (Sep 21, 2006 10:22 am) Also, I recall where the oil on my dipstick was when brand-spanking new right off the delivery-truck to the dealership. If a 4.7L engine has been sitting for any length of time, the oil on the dipstick will show ABOVE the full mark. (again-- due to the hollow camshafts draining into the crankcase) If properly drained. (at least 30-40 minutes of dripping hot oil) The 4.7L engine will take 6 quarts of oil and be exactly right on the dipstick if checked about 5 minutes after turining off engine. |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 19, 2006 1:05 pm) The more primary reason it is not found on most light duty vehicles is to force removal of the differential cover to encourage inspection of the differential components and a check for the presence of foreign material. When drain plugs are found on differentials, gear inspection is far less likely to be performed. As an aside, the 9.25 axle assembly was standard on 4x2 Dakotas over a certain GVW (6000 pounds, I think). It was standard on Club Cab Sport Plus 4x2 versions in 2003. I have one. Best regards, |
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 22, 2004 3:46 pm) I doubled checked the glove-box and have confirmed the LSD rear-end differential is a Corporate 9.25 inch version. dataguru |
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Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 13, 2006 6:06 pm) I have confirmed a count of 12 bolts on the cover of the LSD rear-end differential and info printed on the decal in the glove-box indicates this one to be a Corporate 9.25 inch version. This one is a 2WD model built/assembled in May 2003. dataguru
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Replying to: dataguru (Sep 25, 2006 11:47 am)  I guess I have yet to figure out the "algorythim" which the factory used to determine when they installed the 8.25 -or- 9.25 rear axle. Perhaps it is based on engine/xmission options?
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Replying to: bpeebles (Sep 25, 2006 3:09 pm) Yes, not sure what the configuration rules are. Perhaps engine/transmission combinations or a variety of other reasons...one, as Dusty alluded to having perhaps something to do with the GVW rating or towing capabilities of the vehicle or something like that?? or simply just using up the inventory stock of what's on hand at the time of assembly, perhaps? Ohhh, my moniker...bestowed upon me by a colleague from years working in the IT data management field. dataguru |
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I have a 2K Dak 4.7 5 speed with 70K miles, which has been relatively problem free. Recently the A/C went out and it was diagnosed as a bad evaparator, which required removal of the dashboard. The bill (mostly labor) was a little over $1000. Luckily my extended warranty picked up almost all of it. I am wondering how common a problem this is, has anyone else had this problem? Ron35
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