D44 diff cover

Bob J · 08-12-2002, 09:38 AM

Now that my diff is rotated, I know that when I goto fill it next I'm not going to be able to fill it up all the way unless I'm parked on a big hill.

However, I was thinking that if someone make a cover, with the fill plug higher, I could get more fluid in there. I couldn't find anything searching, does anyone know of someone who makes something like this?

Grady · 08-12-2002, 11:32 AM

Should the plug be higher? Doesn't the fluid need room to splash around in? I know that in a hydraulic world too much fluid can cause things like hydrostatic lock and overheating. Heated fluid needs room to expand and breath.

Bob J · 08-12-2002, 11:41 AM

I'm not looking to put more fluid in, because my diff no longer sits level, if I fill it to the plug, there would be less fluid in it then there should be.

Grady · 08-12-2002, 11:43 AM

Oh, OK.

Drill a hole, weld a nut on the inside and plug it with a bolt and felt type washer.

Jeepchik · 08-12-2002, 06:36 PM

invent one Bob J we can become business partners....you know the green jeep gang and you can make me rich

K9JEEP · 08-12-2002, 07:53 PM

Bob, fill a ziplock bag full of Diff fluid and seal it in. A few rotations will tear apart the bag and get the process going. Well, there are those lexan diff covers now..

Otherwise, weld and tap a new hole!

Bob J · 08-12-2002, 07:58 PM

I think I'm gonna weld and tap a new hole, that seems to be the best idea. I know the plastic bag is safe, but I'd feel kinda awkward knowing that my diff just chewed up a sandwhich bag

08-12-2002, 11:32 AM	#2
Grady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCa Posts: 463 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Should the plug be higher? Doesn't the fluid need room to splash around in? I know that in a hydraulic world too much fluid can cause things like hydrostatic lock and overheating. Heated fluid needs room to expand and breath. __________________ "Jeep... the most fun you can have without having sex" What doesn't kill you... just hurts like hell. RED JEEP CLUB MEMBER #3 USN JEEP HULL #11 '02 TJ '04 Grand Cherokee

08-12-2002, 11:43 AM	#4
Grady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCa Posts: 463 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Oh, OK. Drill a hole, weld a nut on the inside and plug it with a bolt and felt type washer. __________________ "Jeep... the most fun you can have without having sex" What doesn't kill you... just hurts like hell. RED JEEP CLUB MEMBER #3 USN JEEP HULL #11 '02 TJ '04 Grand Cherokee

08-12-2002, 06:36 PM	#5
Jeepchik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 823 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	invent one Bob J we can become business partners....you know the green jeep gang and you can make me rich __________________ [B]Green Jeep Club Member #1[/B] [URL]www.JeepHorizons.com[/URL]

08-12-2002, 07:53 PM	#6
K9JEEP Registered Abuser Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: WTF, VA Posts: 1,627 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Bob, fill a ziplock bag full of Diff fluid and seal it in. A few rotations will tear apart the bag and get the process going. Well, there are those lexan diff covers now.. Otherwise, weld and tap a new hole! __________________ K9Jeep Http://www.dso4x4.com Last edited by K9JEEP; 08-12-2002 at 07:58 PM..