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shaggydog



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Differntial Filler Plug?
Hi Guys,

Does anybody know of a flanged differential plug that suits defender axles?

My front one has been tightened up so much by previous monkeys that its quite loose and I don't want to overtightened it and strip the threads, but as it is at the moment it leaks.

I know of discovery 2 filler plugs as here http://galleryplus.ebayimg.com/ws/web/2709...0x1000.jpg but not sure if they will fit early defender axles?

The Salisbury axle on the back has been damaged too and is being changed soon but would be nice to get them the same, any ideas?
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X eng? Alloy though... Confused
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shaggydog



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Yeah have looked at theirs but they are the drain plug, I'm looking for filler which I suppose would logicically be the same? (famous last words)

Might get a standard filler plug and weld a washer on it see if that has the same effect though would be nice if I could get a purpose made one
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custom90



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I would have thought they were the same, I considered them before but thought better of it in the end.
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shaggydog



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Once my replacement diff pan has come I'll have a proper measure of it but I think this will work

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product-BRA..._19734.htm
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landy andy



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They are the same part Thumbs Up

And you can use PTFE tape around it if required.

Andy
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shaggydog



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Excellent news Thumbs Up

Unfortunately they already have a good few wraps of PTFE all round and still she leaks.

Its not like a flowing leak, just a wetness culminating in a drip which would be nice to get rid of Rolling Eyes
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shaggydog wrote:
Once my replacement diff pan has come I'll have a proper measure of it but I think this will work

http://www.marinemegastore.com/product-BRA..._19734.htm


the oringinal plug has a tapered thread , you may find a standard thread won't tighten properly or be very loose fit , also the surface round the plug hole is not made to have flange seal plug , or you may need to fit thick rubber washer on it to seal .

I normally just clean the tapered plug and wipe small bit of rtv ( silicone sealer ) on the thread then refit
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munch90



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shaggydog wrote:
Excellent news Thumbs Up

Unfortunately they already have a good few wraps of PTFE all round and still she leaks.

Its not like a flowing leak, just a wetness culminating in a drip which would be nice to get rid of Rolling Eyes


you can get a thicker yellow tape than the normal white stuff
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landy andy



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Gas PTFE. Thumbs Up

Andy
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landy andy



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You could use the flanged plug that you've listed and a sealing washer like these

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessori...51979_0_0_

Andy


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shaggydog



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Trip to screwfix is required me thinks Thumbs Up

Will see what arrives in my package from Duckworths and may end up just getting some CNC'd up from stainless hex bar Thumbs Up
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landy andy wrote:
You could use the flanged plug that you've listed and a sealing washer like these

http://4x4overlander.com/interior-products...andle.html

Andy


That link is to a Nakatanenga Leather Door Handle! Shocked Laughing
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landy andy



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Ohh. That's not what I planned. Embarassed Embarassed

Now changed to.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessori...51979_0_0_

Andy
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shaggydog



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I thought you meant make a leather washer Embarassed

Link does look better will bear it in mind when I open my box from duckworths Thumbs Up
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