Changed my diff fluid

"Longtime Lurker" (longtimelurker26) 04/27/2019 at 18:59 • Filed to: Wrenching, BMW, 325ES

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I managed to not make a mess.

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G ot it done in ONLY 4 hours. I’m go ing to try to do the valves clearances and the washer nozzles tomorrow . I’m running out of time to get things done but I’ll get in the shop next week and get some more things checked off.

MM54 > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 19:34

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Those little pumps are great, but they do provide an exercise for both your arm and patience. I applaud the commitment to checking with the v ehicle level and not just figuring it’s close enough.

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 20:04

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Can confirm. Changed the diff fluid on my Jaguar the other day. I did skip leveling it properly.  Also managed to make minimal mess. It actually didn’t smell that bad too. The diff on the TR6 was GROSSE when I did it some years ago. 

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 20:09

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How are your nostrils? Diff fluid and transmission fluid smells so bad. And it just burns into your nostrils for the rest of the month. 

Longtime Lurker > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 04/27/2019 at 20:10

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The fluid that came out was grey but didn’t smell bad.

Longtime Lurker > AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC 04/27/2019 at 20:11

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It didn’t smell bad and it wasn’t a strong smell.

qbeezy > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 20:46

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I had never changed diff fluid until this Feb. And oh boy. I have never smelled something so bad.

ST80MND > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 21:46

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I’m almost speechless. You’re car is the mirror image of mine, sans wheels. Right down to the paint fade. I’d post a pic, but it’s covered in snow

ST80MND > ST80MND 04/27/2019 at 21:47

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CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 21:57

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Is...that whole list to be done before Vancouver?

Just Jeepin' > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 22:02

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Hmm...gear oil is some of the most noxious stuff I’ve ever had the “pleasure” of working with (admittedly, I’ve led a fairly sheltered life) . Surprised it didn’t seem strong to you.

Longtime Lurker > ST80MND 04/27/2019 at 22:12

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Here’s a pic of mine in Nov when I put it away.

Longtime Lurker > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/27/2019 at 22:16

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Yes/No The mechanical things need to be done. the comfort stuff doesn’t but I’d like to try, the suspension is currently safe but the rubber bits are all dried out and wont get done before I leave.

ST80MND > Longtime Lurker 04/27/2019 at 22:19

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I half assed my pic but it’s a blizzard out. But yeah, uncanny the similarity. How many miles? 

Longtime Lurker > ST80MND 04/27/2019 at 23:04

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307,000km

ST80MND > Longtime Lurker 04/28/2019 at 18:24

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298500 km. '89 ?