Rear Diff Cover

Muscletang · December 15th, 2008, 07:26 PM

I have a slight leak (no dripping) from the bottom of my differential cover. I took it back to the guy who did my gears (install was in March so not his fault) and was told the cover just got bent a little and it would be a good time to upgrade.

Is it worth putting on a nice girdle/cover or should I just put on a new Ford OEM cover? If I upgrade, which one do you recommend? Also, should this be done by a pro or can a novice/amateur (me) handle this?

Thanks guys.

97GT4.6 · December 15th, 2008, 08:47 PM

Yeah man, its pretty simple, but its gonna be a mess. But get a sweet chrome trickflow one or something. A stronger and sweeter looking one. Its just a buncha bolts.

97GT4.6 · December 15th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Something like this...

Trick Flow® Differential Covers: TFS-8510500 - trickflow.com

97S281 · December 15th, 2008, 08:51 PM

I installed the T/A performance girdle w/ studs. It's pretty easy and strait forward as well as looking GREAT!!!!!!

Just make sure you get some gasket sealer around the bolts as well, the fluid can actuall seep from the threads.

97GT4.6 · December 15th, 2008, 08:53 PM

+1 thats great advice, also 97S281, ill get those foglights in the mail tomorrow i promise.

97S281 · December 15th, 2008, 08:55 PM

promises, promises.

Just messin' with ya!!!

Muscletang · December 15th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Cool guys. Thanks. I'll get on that.

97GT4.6 · December 15th, 2008, 09:01 PM

haha i know i've said that for forever.. but tomorrow i have to mail a bunch of christmas gifts and shit so i gotta go for sure..

No problem 97muscletang.. get pictures when its done!

PapaSmurf · December 15th, 2008, 09:17 PM

Make sure you get a low profile one like the one ford racing sells. Dont make the same mistake i did. I bought a moser differential cover and it wasnt mustang specific so it want low profile and was hitting my rear swaybar. Just my .02

Muscletang · December 15th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Yeah I read you had that problem when I did a search on this topic. I'm probably going to choose between the Trickflow and the Ford Racing one. Thanks for the tip.

DickH · December 15th, 2008, 09:27 PM

if you are only worried about a leak for now buy some rtv and throw a healthy bit over where it leaks.

97GT4.6 · December 15th, 2008, 09:29 PM

^^ but that's not as cool, and its not shiny

Muscletang · December 15th, 2008, 09:32 PM

I'm actually going to do that before I head out of town tomorrow for a little bit. Good tip. I do want to sure up the rear end for the long term though. So I'll be upgrading before long.

Lefty · December 15th, 2008, 10:47 PM

I kinda like the shiney

December 15th, 2008, 07:26 PM	#1
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	Rear Diff Cover I have a slight leak (no dripping) from the bottom of my differential cover. I took it back to the guy who did my gears (install was in March so not his fault) and was told the cover just got bent a little and it would be a good time to upgrade. Is it worth putting on a nice girdle/cover or should I just put on a new Ford OEM cover? If I upgrade, which one do you recommend? Also, should this be done by a pro or can a novice/amateur (me) handle this? Thanks guys. __________________

December 15th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#2
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah man, its pretty simple, but its gonna be a mess. But get a sweet chrome trickflow one or something. A stronger and sweeter looking one. Its just a buncha bolts. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 15th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#3
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	Something like this... Trick Flow® Differential Covers: TFS-8510500 - trickflow.com __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 15th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#4
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	I installed the T/A performance girdle w/ studs. It's pretty easy and strait forward as well as looking GREAT!!!!!! Just make sure you get some gasket sealer around the bolts as well, the fluid can actuall seep from the threads. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

December 15th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#5
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 thats great advice, also 97S281, ill get those foglights in the mail tomorrow i promise. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 15th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#6
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The lost highway Posts: 6,673 iTrader: 13 reviews	promises, promises. Just messin' with ya!!! __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

December 15th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#7
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	Cool guys. Thanks. I'll get on that. __________________

December 15th, 2008, 09:01 PM	#8
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	haha i know i've said that for forever.. but tomorrow i have to mail a bunch of christmas gifts and shit so i gotta go for sure.. No problem 97muscletang.. get pictures when its done! __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 15th, 2008, 09:17 PM	#9
PapaSmurf Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 12.28 @ 116 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,554 iTrader: 13 reviews	Make sure you get a low profile one like the one ford racing sells. Dont make the same mistake i did. I bought a moser differential cover and it wasnt mustang specific so it want low profile and was hitting my rear swaybar. Just my .02 __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue GT---SLP Longtubes, SLP X, Magnaflow Magnapack CB, 75mm TB/Plenum, MP2 Performance stage 2 heads, MHS Stage 3R cams, Built rear w/4.30's

December 15th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#10
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yeah I read you had that problem when I did a search on this topic. I'm probably going to choose between the Trickflow and the Ford Racing one. Thanks for the tip. __________________

December 15th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#11
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	if you are only worried about a leak for now buy some rtv and throw a healthy bit over where it leaks. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

December 15th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#12
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	^^ but that's not as cool, and its not shiny __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

December 15th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#13
Muscletang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 2,221 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'm actually going to do that before I head out of town tomorrow for a little bit. Good tip. I do want to sure up the rear end for the long term though. So I'll be upgrading before long. __________________

December 15th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#14
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	I kinda like the shiney __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

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