Video showing how to change the differential oil

[mo8414]

Changed the bevel box oil this morning so here is the video from it.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

That looks so much better than on the 2.3L bikes because both the drain and fill plugs are beefy like they should be. On the 2.3L the drain plug is small and very weak. It breaks off in the differential if you over torque it. It only torques to 15 NM. And sometimes that is too much. I know.

 

[rick danger]

I've been using this. Easy to squeeze it in.

 

[mo8414]

Amazon.com

Will these fit the differential plug because they are different than the engine oil washers.

 

[mo8414]

That looks so much better than on the 2.3L bikes because both the drain and fill plugs are beefy like they should be. On the 2.3L the drain plug is small and very weak. It breaks off in the differential if you over torque it. It only torques to 15 NM. And sometimes that is too much. I know.

It was probably a common complaint so they fixed it thankfully. I'd be pretty mad if I had a bolt break like that on my bike. I deal with it enough working on cars.

 

[rick danger]

Will these fit the differential plug because they are different than the engine oil washers.

Oh, ok. yeah these are 14mm for engine plugs. I didn't realize the Dif. plugs were different. Any idea the right size for the Dif.? I'll have to get some then. I haven't changed them in almost 10k miles.

 

[mo8414]

Oh, ok. yeah these are 14mm for engine plugs. I didn't realize the Dif. plugs were different. Any idea the right size for the Dif.? I'll have to get some then. I haven't changed them in almost 10k miles.

When I get home I'll measure them with my calipers and post what the measurements are. Good source on the oil washers though, a lot cheaper getting them on amazon.

Edit. T3551272 14.5 x 20 x 1.4 mm sealing washer. Had this in my notes.

Edit. I found some on mc master carr website that are 14.2mm. Im going to measure the bolt when I get home to see if .011 will make a difference. I'd imagine it will probably work. I'll update later

I also found some on amazon even cheaper if the bolt will fit 14mm ID instead of having to be 14.5mm. We will see.

 

[mo8414]

Oh, ok. yeah these are 14mm for engine plugs. I didn't realize the Dif. plugs were different. Any idea the right size for the Dif.? I'll have to get some then. I haven't changed them in almost 10k miles.

So the drain plug for the differential is .545 of an inch which is .006 under 14mm so these washers should work fine for it.

uxcell 150 Pcs Aluminum Flat Washer, 14 x 20 x 1.5mm Round Seal Gaskets Flat Spacers for Screws Bolts Machinery Repair Accessories, Outdoor Construction, Silver Tone: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

uxcell 150 Pcs Aluminum Flat Washer, 14 x 20 x 1.5mm Round Seal Gaskets Flat Spacers for Screws Bolts Machinery Repair Accessories, Outdoor Construction, Silver Tone: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

FYI: Many of us on the forum reuse all of the crush washer on our motorcycles many times over with no leaks.

 

[mo8414]

FYI: Many of us on the forum reuse all of the crush washer on our motorcycles many times over with no leaks.

Good to know, thanks.