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belly257 · Jan 26, 2013

i recently changed the rear diff on my disco 1, due to the bearings destroying themselves. it had the rear thick dark oil in it so i just used this again. after a few miles it seems to be making a slight wine. it was abit naughty putting the old stuff back in i know but i got told the thick stuff is best. can anyone tell me what its called or if so what i should change it to.?

jamesmartin · Jan 26, 2013

belly257 said:
i recently changed the rear diff on my disco 1, due to the bearings destroying themselves. it had the rear thick dark oil in it so i just used this again. after a few miles it seems to be making a slight wine. it was abit naughty putting the old stuff back in i know but i got told the thick stuff is best. can anyone tell me what its called or if so what i should change it to.?

you want ep90 or 80w/90 but it was dark because it hadnt be changed for years and you put it back in

belly257 · Jan 26, 2013

jamesmartin said:
you want ep90 or 80w/90 but it was dark because it hadnt be changed for years and you put it back in

Possibly I will change it tonight

MPfive · Jan 26, 2013

Re using any fluids is a no go. That diff oil will be holding all sorts of ****e and metal from you diff failing and you've put it straight back in. Better order some more parts ready for another rebuild.

belly257 · Jan 26, 2013

MPfive said:
Re using any fluids is a no go. That diff oil will be holding all sorts of ****e and metal from you diff failing and you've put it straight back in. Better order some more parts ready for another rebuild.

The diff didnt fail it was the outer pinon bearing is why I changed it. But yes I should of changed it. So ep 90 or 80 90?

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