Rescue's Official Build Thread - 88 XJS V12 Oct 12 2019
#421
that's what I figured. It looks like it might have been changed once but they used gasket maker instead as I can see it peaking out at certain spots.
Also I need to remove the one output shaft so I can remove the broken bolt. Should i drain the fluid out of the diff first?
Also I need to remove the one output shaft so I can remove the broken bolt. Should i drain the fluid out of the diff first?
#422
As clean as I think I can get it without putting another 20 hrs into it lol.
Took those stupid covers of. They collect more dirt and crap in them than anything. And were pretty rust as is.
So should I replace all the grease nipples with new ones? Are they a universal size?
Still have a list of things to do. And have to start ordering parts lol.
Took those stupid covers of. They collect more dirt and crap in them than anything. And were pretty rust as is.
So should I replace all the grease nipples with new ones? Are they a universal size?
Still have a list of things to do. And have to start ordering parts lol.
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Greg in France (04-26-2020)
#423
As clean as I think I can get it without putting another 20 hrs into it lol.
Took those stupid covers of. They collect more dirt and crap in them than anything. And were pretty rust as is.
So should I replace all the grease nipples with new ones? Are they a universal size?
Still have a list of things to do. And have to start ordering parts lol.
Took those stupid covers of. They collect more dirt and crap in them than anything. And were pretty rust as is.
So should I replace all the grease nipples with new ones? Are they a universal size?
Still have a list of things to do. And have to start ordering parts lol.
#424
Just looking. Are you sure you can't remove that broken bolt by turning the output and finding a place where the bolt end will clear the cast differential? Looks like it might at some point in the rotation. Opening that to remove the bolt seems like it could open ya up for some real trouble. I watched a guy resetting the output (sorry if that's not what they are called) and it took a LOT of precision in setting it back up.
#426
When I get the new bolt ill just cut the old one shorter and pop it out and see if I can slide in the new one but I'm pretty sure I am gonna have to at least loose the assembly (maybe just enough so slide it out and giggle the new bolt into place).
Also only place I have seemed to find a gadget is terryjags
not expense but shipping and exchange is gonna cost more. Cant find any in Canada. And closest jag dealership isnt worth the drive. I can see why at some point gasket maker was used. Maybe I should go this route?
I'm ordering the bolt and I'm gonna replace all the nuts (8) so with the gasket the order is 35 usd and 38usd for shipping so like 100 cdn after exchange. Ugh.
#428
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Or, just grind a hair off the hex (or the retainer) to enable you to get the new bolt in?
#430
Te breather just unscrews, but if oil dripped out, then it is fine left as is.
#431
For the diff use special differential oil for the LSD. eg: https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-Syntr.../dp/B07KQFV3K8
As the axle is out of the car, why not buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and install the new one with the head outwards, nut inwards?
Or, just grind a hair off the hex (or the retainer) to enable you to get the new bolt in?
As the axle is out of the car, why not buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and install the new one with the head outwards, nut inwards?
Or, just grind a hair off the hex (or the retainer) to enable you to get the new bolt in?
#432
For the diff use special differential oil for the LSD. eg: https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-Syntr.../dp/B07KQFV3K8
As the axle is out of the car, why not buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and install the new one with the head outwards, nut inwards?
Or, just grind a hair off the hex (or the retainer) to enable you to get the new bolt in?
As the axle is out of the car, why not buy a new bolt, cut off the old one and install the new one with the head outwards, nut inwards?
Or, just grind a hair off the hex (or the retainer) to enable you to get the new bolt in?
#433
I use 75/90 or 80/90. I can't comment on 75/140 as I've never used it nor considered doing so......but is seems awfully heavy to me.
If the budget allows, and you fancy it, go ahead with the synthetic gear lube. But, it isn't required.....and the real world benefit, for most drivers, is a bit iffy to me. For a quarter of the price you can use conventional diff lube which should be available at every parts store you go to, or even Walmart. Any name brand will do. If the label doesn't state that it's suitable for LSDs you can simply buy a tube of LSD additive for another $7.00 or so. Or go to the local GM dealer and get a bottle of the 1052358 LSD additive. (now #88900330, I think)
Cheers
DD
#434
I use 75/90 or 80/90. I can't comment on 75/140 as I've never used it nor considered doing so......but is seems awfully heavy to me.
If the budget allows, and you fancy it, go ahead with the synthetic gear lube. But, it isn't required.....and the real world benefit, for most drivers, is a bit iffy to me. For a quarter of the price you can use conventional diff lube which should be available at every parts store you go to, or even Walmart. Any name brand will do. If the label doesn't state that it's suitable for LSDs you can simply buy a tube of LSD additive for another $7.00 or so. Or go to the local GM dealer and get a bottle of the 1052358 LSD additive. (now #88900330, I think)
Cheers
DD
If the budget allows, and you fancy it, go ahead with the synthetic gear lube. But, it isn't required.....and the real world benefit, for most drivers, is a bit iffy to me. For a quarter of the price you can use conventional diff lube which should be available at every parts store you go to, or even Walmart. Any name brand will do. If the label doesn't state that it's suitable for LSDs you can simply buy a tube of LSD additive for another $7.00 or so. Or go to the local GM dealer and get a bottle of the 1052358 LSD additive. (now #88900330, I think)
Cheers
DD
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Also was looking at your idea of cutting and replacing the bolt backwards.there might just be enough room. I just wont know til I'm ready to put it all together lol.