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Miss Indecisive
08-31-2003, 11:24 AM
Hey guys, I know I recently asked about how much fluid the LSD takes on a 1996 240sx, and today is the day its gunna get changed! w00t, anyways, I'm not going to be doing it at home so I wanted to ask if anyone happens to know what tools/size sockets I should expect to need to change the fluid.....thanks! hope someone replies soon :)
-Jill
old_s13
08-31-2003, 11:30 AM
1/2" drive socket wrench
Miss Indecisive
08-31-2003, 11:53 AM
muchas gracias :D
Kid Zelda
08-31-2003, 12:30 PM
Make sure to put some gasket sealent on the drian plug when you screw it back in ... also use the STRONG HAND
tsunami0ne
08-31-2003, 01:23 PM
Make sure to put some gasket sealent on the drian plug when you screw it back in ... also use the STRONG HAND

you can use teflon tape which you can get at home depot in the plumbing section.
Kid Zelda
08-31-2003, 01:28 PM
Originally posted by tsunami0ne
you can use teflon tape which you can get at home depot in the plumbing section.

Why, why you wanna know
sykikchimp
08-31-2003, 01:37 PM
you'll probably want something to pump the fluid into the diff as well.

You can get a fluid transfer pump with hoses from sears, or just about any parts store.
Kid Zelda
08-31-2003, 01:49 PM
Originally posted by sykikchimp


You can get a fluid transfer pump with hoses from sears, or just about any parts store.

Thank you Captain Obvious
dmaestro
08-31-2003, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by Kid Zelda
Thank you Captain Obvious

lol
Kid Zelda
08-31-2003, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by whacked
lol

Hey .. u thought that was funny, ehh
No need to let us all you know that you Laughed Out Loud .. wtf fu*k
you wanna go to war .. O K .. we go
dmaestro
08-31-2003, 02:29 PM
woah woah simmer down there chief.
sykikchimp
08-31-2003, 02:33 PM
Originally posted by Kid Zelda
Thank you Captain Obvious

:coolugh:
Kid Zelda
08-31-2003, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by sykikchimp
:coolugh:

ABOBO SMASH
JasonNagra
08-31-2003, 03:12 PM
Also, you may need abotua 12" extension for the 1/2" drive ratchet depending on your exhasut. I know with my HKS Hyper unit (65MM) I cant directly access the diff unless I use the extension.
240Dave
08-31-2003, 08:27 PM
Wouldn't teflon tape melt?

Be sure to have the threads, inside and out, very clean when you apply your high temp liquid thread sealant stuff or it may not adhere properly.
sykikchimp
08-31-2003, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by 240Dave
Wouldn't teflon tape melt?

Be sure to have the threads, inside and out, very clean when you apply your high temp liquid thread sealant stuff or it may not adhere properly.

teflon tape works fine on brake bleeder screws, which get MUCH hotter than your diff.