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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4965 |
I think the problem is that the case hardening on the gears and bearings is damaged during manufacture or transport. Impact damage (brinelling) leads to destructive pitting of the case hardening. Dropping from even a moderate height can cause extreme contact loading on the bearings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brinelling "Brinelling is a material surface failure caused by Hertz contact stress that exceeds the material limit. It usually occurs in situations where a significant load force is distributed over a relatively small surface area. Brinelling typically results from a heavy or repeated impact load, either while stopped or during rotation, though it can also be caused by just one application of a force greater than the material limit. Brinelling can be caused by a heavy load resting on a stationary bearing for an extended length of time. The result is a permanent dent or "brinell mark". The brinell marks will often appear in evenly spaced patterns along the bearing races, resembling the primary elements of the bearing, such as rows of indented lines for needle or roller bearings or rounded indentations in ball bearings." So you may be lucky and gear a diff that has been carefully made/transported or not. Jules |
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2nd Jan 2019 10:05 am |
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merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315 |
Drilled out the case boss for a drain hole today. Details here:
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10th Sep 2019 2:11 am |
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1348 |
Used Amsoil Severe Gear 75W110 in both diffs. So far so good. |
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10th Sep 2019 12:28 pm |
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Arctic Member Since: 24 Aug 2016 Location: Westmidlands Posts: 556 |
I am today going to change both the PTU oil and the rear diff oil, manual gearbox oil done about tow weeks ago, Haldex filter oil to do later in the week hopefully.
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4th Nov 2020 10:14 am |
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sebastian_n7 Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: London Posts: 29 |
Sorry to revive old thread, I have used Amsoil Severe 70w-140 in rear and front diffs…@MotionInc I know you have used 70w-110. Just bought in a hurry before a 1,000 mile return trip and only realised grades too late. Not seen any mpg downsides while on the journey, did 500 mile on 3/4 of a tank. Bug then again i also changed tyres to Pilot Sport 4 SUV… car seemed quieter.
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26th Aug 2022 1:44 pm |
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1348 |
I don't think that you will harm the gears at all with that weight. BTW, since my diff has the original sized bearing, I also use Liqui Moly anti friction gear additive as over kill because that's just me! The service bulletins recommend removing "x" amount of gear oil to below the fill levels. That simply makes zero sense to me so I don't. I'd also recommend Dimple magnetic fill plugs as a small but very important investment. I thank @p_gill for that nugget! |
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26th Aug 2022 2:57 pm |
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merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315 |
I'd guess the level is based on one of these...
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27th Aug 2022 7:06 pm |
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sebastian_n7 Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: London Posts: 29 |
I have watched the video, very informative. I agree, even Amsol points on its website re fully synthetic gear oils vs mineral “wax-free construction also improves cold-flow properties” but obviously it may not be up to spec. Will revert to correct specs as we get near winter. Thanks all. |
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31st Aug 2022 11:58 am |
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Arctic Member Since: 24 Aug 2016 Location: Westmidlands Posts: 556 |
Changing oil on the PTU and rear diff today so hopefully i can add the drain hole on MY07 will report back later. |
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13th Apr 2024 9:01 am |
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AT1963 Member Since: 23 Nov 2021 Location: Leicester Posts: 252 |
Changed rear diff oil at the weekend.
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15th Apr 2024 5:47 pm |
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