Diff Filler Plug

border said:

Gonna fit Pan over weekend. Just need some thread lock then I've got everything ready, couple of quick questions first so I get it right. Anyone know the correct Torque for bolts ? and I've got the Gasket but should I use sealant too??
Ans is there anything else I've forgotten ??
Thanks

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stick the gasket to the cover with hylomar or silicone etc and let it dry, then fit the cover and nip the bolts up evenly then a final nip they dont want to be too tight and you dont want threadlock

jamesmartin said:

stick the gasket to the cover with hylomar or silicone etc and let it dry, then fit the cover and nip the bolts up evenly then a final nip they dont want to be too tight and you dont want threadlock

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Thanks James , will give it a go tomorrow night, they weren't very tight when I took them off so will just give them nip like you say.
How long should I give it before filling up with new oil ?

border said:

Thanks James , will give it a go tomorrow night, they weren't very tight when I took them off so will just give them nip like you say.
How long should I give it before filling up with new oil ?

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it will just squish and split the cork gasket if you over do the bolts, you can fill it straight away

jamesmartin said:

it will just squish and split the cork gasket if you over do the bolts, you can fill it straight away

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Thanks Again Mate, will try and be Careful this time.

Well got it done tonight followed James's advice to the letter and seemed to work perfect. Mind you I was seconds away from filling it back up without the plug in the bottom, Just thought Id better check its in there as I was about to pour oil down the funnel.
I used the bolts to stop the gasket sliding all over the place while sticking it to the pan, worked a treat.