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Rotting Pumpkin
My rear diff cover looks to be on it`s last days, does any one have suggestions on a good, reasonably priced replacement? Also, the tag has these numbers on it: L73 10.5 8L02
S 409 0 Is this just a Sterling 10.5 inch Limited Slip and what about the other designations?
One more thing, the other tag says 75 W 140 Synthetic only should I use the additive for the LS or does the Synth already have it in? Thanks Dan
S 409 0 Is this just a Sterling 10.5 inch Limited Slip and what about the other designations?
One more thing, the other tag says 75 W 140 Synthetic only should I use the additive for the LS or does the Synth already have it in? Thanks Dan
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You could paint it orange 
If you want a replacement, i would recommend a Mag-Hytec pan. It's bigger and will hold more fluid. I bet you tow, and that would be a great towing mod.
The L73 means it is a 3.73 Limited diff, and the other ones are mumbo-jumbo for the place and date it was built.
Limited Slip additive is usually not added into oil, at least with the Motorcraft oil. Do run 75w-140 synthetic, and don't add any additive no matter what oil. Take it for a spin, and do some figure-8's on a paved lot. if the inner tire chirps and tries to grab, add a little additive at a time JUST until that hopping sensation goes away.
EDIT- Wait, was that pun intended "Pumpkin"?
If you want a replacement, i would recommend a Mag-Hytec pan. It's bigger and will hold more fluid. I bet you tow, and that would be a great towing mod.
The L73 means it is a 3.73 Limited diff, and the other ones are mumbo-jumbo for the place and date it was built.
Limited Slip additive is usually not added into oil, at least with the Motorcraft oil. Do run 75w-140 synthetic, and don't add any additive no matter what oil. Take it for a spin, and do some figure-8's on a paved lot. if the inner tire chirps and tries to grab, add a little additive at a time JUST until that hopping sensation goes away.
EDIT- Wait, was that pun intended "Pumpkin"?
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Why would you be cautious about putting the additive to it. What harm would the recommended amount do? Just curious.
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I'll second that Magtec Cover. They are nice aluminum covers and the price is not that bad
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=625
http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=625
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Originally Posted by cnd999
Why would you be cautious about putting the additive to it. What harm would the recommended amount do? Just curious.
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They both have 0.35" thick gasket surfaces. I think the magtec is oversized and will hold more fluid than stock didnt see anything on the PML capacity.
That link brought up a Dodge cover but i found the Ford 10.5 here http://www.dieselperformanceparts.co...fm/item_id/252
That link brought up a Dodge cover but i found the Ford 10.5 here http://www.dieselperformanceparts.co...fm/item_id/252
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Thats another item I'll need in a few months, I painted mine awile back and it's started to leak a little thru the rust, just a drop here and there. Seems to me I seen an aluminum cover somewhere for around $120.00 . Can't remember where.
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Ya mine looks as though it won`t last another New England winter. The flaking is getting bad. What the heck is up with this crappy steel on these oilpans and covers. Saving a nickle here and there has put a bad rep on Ford
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Originally Posted by cnd999
I wonder if the extra fluid capacity is worth the added 70 bucks. Maybe if severe duty is what you encounter. I usually like to go overkill but not sure on this one.
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The first time I painted mine, rust came back. Second time I buffed down to shinny metal prior to putting about 15 coats of the duplicolor bedliner on it. So far, it is still shinny black. But I don't think you can go wrong with the Mag hytec, having more oil capacity and a drain plug for future oil changes. Plus, they just look cool 
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Thanks for all the input. I did go for the Mag Hytec cover, they seem to be a cut above the rest. By the way Diesel Up, One of our site sponsors has a really good deal on them right now!
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