Who is using upgraded diff covers?
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Finding one that fits
I have an 05 eddie bauer expedition and had a rock hit my front diff and broke the cover plate. I am having a lot of trouble finding one that fits. I really dont have the money to shell out a few hundred bucks on a new one. Anyone know what will fit?
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Kent Station, WA
You are in the wrong section. If you ask in a Expedition Forum better results will be yeilded. I would suggest an OEM cover though, not likely to find much for the Expedition.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Thousand Oaks, CA
I used the '08 cover on our 2002 Excur, detailed it a little and painted it black.
We tow a 23' 7k TH and I was thinking Ford had a reason to upgrade the cover.
I also have the reusable gasket and thought it would be less messy if there was a drain plug.
There is a convenient place in the lower corners to drill/tap a hole for an 1/8" drain plug which works well.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: not where i would like to
anything that can remove heat is good.
heat is bad for the gear oil. steel parts, etc.
drain plugs? makes it easier sometimes.
but i like to see inside and see if any metal is in the bottom. (will be below any cover drain plug).
and i try to change out my gear oil every short number of years. or if i suspect a problem,.
but this if everything has been set up right the gear oil can survive decades.
but changing the stuff is far cheaper than having to get a new deff and gears installed. or a whole new axle housing.
that's just me.
i spend three - four times as much on reg maintenance than some spend on repairs. but i know i can start up and go... anyplace, at anytime. no worry's.
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heat is bad for the gear oil. steel parts, etc.
drain plugs? makes it easier sometimes.
but i like to see inside and see if any metal is in the bottom. (will be below any cover drain plug).
and i try to change out my gear oil every short number of years. or if i suspect a problem,.
but this if everything has been set up right the gear oil can survive decades.
but changing the stuff is far cheaper than having to get a new deff and gears installed. or a whole new axle housing.
that's just me.
i spend three - four times as much on reg maintenance than some spend on repairs. but i know i can start up and go... anyplace, at anytime. no worry's.
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