Differential covers
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Fleet Mechanic
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Differential covers
Hey guys im looking for some differential covers for my 2005 SD V10 and for my 2000 Expeiditon 5.4 V8.
The only brand I can find is Mag-Hytec do you know of any other brands?
Thanks ~Gage~
The only brand I can find is Mag-Hytec do you know of any other brands?
Thanks ~Gage~
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PML is similar to Mag-Hytec...without the o-ring and dipstick.
Dynatrac has heavy duty nodular iron covers that will fit the SD
Aluminum is nice for it's cooling properties.
Nodular iron is nice since you can beat the snot out of it and it won't break....great for the front axle for guys who offroad.
Dynatrac has heavy duty nodular iron covers that will fit the SD
Aluminum is nice for it's cooling properties.
Nodular iron is nice since you can beat the snot out of it and it won't break....great for the front axle for guys who offroad.
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I agree...both Mag-Hytec and PML are the cover of choice. Here is a link for PML...
http://www.yourcovers.com/
Keep in mind about the '08 FORD alum cover. You do not get extra capacity...and no drain plug. But for the $cost$...a good replacement from the stamp steel version.
biz
http://www.yourcovers.com/
Keep in mind about the '08 FORD alum cover. You do not get extra capacity...and no drain plug. But for the $cost$...a good replacement from the stamp steel version.
biz
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I have M-H covers for both diffs and the tranny pan. Besides the magnetic drain plug they come tapped for temp probes(I have one in all three) and the diff covers have dipsticks with level marks. They also have O ring seals(no gasket or RTV to worry about), higher fluid capacity, cooling fins, and Allen head fasteners.
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I have some polished covers from ORU which are very nice looking!
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...&idCategory=83
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/orus...&idCategory=83
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Originally Posted by thedaddycat
I have M-H covers for both diffs and the tranny pan. Besides the magnetic drain plug they come tapped for temp probes(I have one in all three) and the diff covers have dipsticks with level marks. They also have O ring seals(no gasket or RTV to worry about), higher fluid capacity, cooling fins, and Allen head fasteners.
Last edited by FORDSDOWNER; Jan 19, 2008 at 10:51 AM.
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Originally Posted by Big D
Are all 08's supposed to be aluminum? Mine is just steel and I'd like to know if the dealer owes me a flashy new cooling finned clad aluminum one!!!!!!!
Maybe some else will chime in...and confirm.
biz
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as i far as i have seen so far the finned aluminum covers came on the 6.4 superduty. not the gassers. i work for a ford dealership in nepa. i put one on my 2003 f350 last week. looks great and should cool better than the steel one by far. and alot cheaper than the mag hytec cover.
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Originally Posted by ben8892002
as i far as i have seen so far the finned aluminum covers came on the 6.4 superduty. not the gassers. i work for a ford dealership in nepa. i put one on my 2003 f350 last week. looks great and should cool better than the steel one by far. and alot cheaper than the mag hytec cover.
Mag eliminates all of that. Built in seal, hole for fill, hole for drain, dipstick and larger capacity. 50k for some of our trucks, $300 for a cover isn't much in the overall picture.
Just my $.02
Kevin, 05 250 SD, XLT Sport V10, 4x2, 4.10, CC, Torqueshift towing the #63 CMC Mustang