My rear end is leaking :/ Just need some guidance or .02

Huxley · October 5th, 2009, 12:57 AM

I figure it shouldn't be a difficult job. It's leaking because I was on a dirt road to get to a gun range(Thats Texas for ya) and well it put a small bend on my pan and the sealant seem to have slipped out and well I leaked a little fluid. I love my Stang so I plan on fixing it.

I know I gotta jack her up, support the body on jack stands and the rear end as well.

Unbolt the pan and drain rear end.

correct the bend

apply Gasket maker(I got the Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker)

Bolt up pan

take off plug and put in about 3 quarts of differential fluid and done!

Am I doing it rite?

skuzzy · October 5th, 2009, 01:42 AM

im pretty sure thats it, i had the same problem but i just took it to a shop because some idiot there didnt tighten up the bottom bolts and got it done for free

Huxley · October 5th, 2009, 02:21 AM

Yeah, if i were to take it to a shop it would have cost me $250 bucks. Right out the pocket. I only spent 75 bucks for the sealant and fluid.

Cobra GT · October 7th, 2009, 03:44 AM

You missed one thing friction modifier, Fords part # F3TZ-19B546-MA (WSP-M2C196-MA). It's a 5 oz bottle, put that in first after you have it sealed up then refill with synthetic (3.75 pints) if you can afford it(Mobil 1 80W90). Just a suggestion I would use Permatex "ultra copper" for gasket maker, the material is orange and it’s in an orange tube. I have sealed up a few of those 8.8's and had no problem. Usually the diff covers get bent from jacking the car up under the chunk, if you pay attention and move the jack forward a little you can prevent this problem. I hope this helps.

Jakashh · October 7th, 2009, 04:09 AM

Adult diapers?

97S281 · October 7th, 2009, 05:30 PM

put a little permatex on the bolts as well, otherwise your fluid may "walk" up the threads and leak out from the bolts.

You may also want to wear some clothes you are not too fond of. I don't think gear oil ever really comes out of anything and the smell is extremely strong.

Huxley · October 8th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by Cobra GT

You missed one thing friction modifier, Fords part # F3TZ-19B546-MA (WSP-M2C196-MA). It's a 5 oz bottle, put that in first after you have it sealed up then refill with synthetic (3.75 pints) if you can afford it(Mobil 1 80W90). Just a suggestion I would use Permatex "ultra copper" for gasket maker, the material is orange and it’s in an orange tube. I have sealed up a few of those 8.8's and had no problem. Usually the diff covers get bent from jacking the car up under the chunk, if you pay attention and move the jack forward a little you can prevent this problem. I hope this helps.

Well I got the Mobil 1 so that's no problem. The gasket maker i got is the Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker. I got the Ultra black since it hi-temp resistance and oil resistance. The differential cover got bent after i took it on a dirt road.

Cobra GT · October 8th, 2009, 02:26 AM

The Ultra Copper is the best gasket maker that Permatex makes, but what you have should do the trick, just need to go to Ford and get the modifier and you’re ready. Also you will need one of those $3 pumps at the parts store to pump the gear oil in with. Note when you jack the car up put your stand under the front control arm joints or the chassis so the rear end hangs down. Don’t put them under the axle tubs. It makes it easer to unscrew the plug in the chunk and refill the oil. Good luck.

v606er · October 8th, 2009, 02:32 AM

butt plugs and some bondo should do the trick

October 5th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#1
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 246	My rear end is leaking :/ Just need some guidance or .02 I figure it shouldn't be a difficult job. It's leaking because I was on a dirt road to get to a gun range(Thats Texas for ya) and well it put a small bend on my pan and the sealant seem to have slipped out and well I leaked a little fluid. I love my Stang so I plan on fixing it. I know I gotta jack her up, support the body on jack stands and the rear end as well. Unbolt the pan and drain rear end. correct the bend apply Gasket maker(I got the Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker) Bolt up pan take off plug and put in about 3 quarts of differential fluid and done! Am I doing it rite?

October 5th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#2
skuzzy Regular 1998 mustang gt walkable Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 208	im pretty sure thats it, i had the same problem but i just took it to a shop because some idiot there didnt tighten up the bottom bolts and got it done for free __________________ CAI, Mangflow exhaust, Tri-Ax shifter(hate it), 15% tint, 2 12" subs, 2200 watt valor amp XBOX 360 Gamertag: pokechop1

October 7th, 2009, 03:44 AM	#4
Cobra GT Regular 1997 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, La. Posts: 108	You missed one thing friction modifier, Fords part # F3TZ-19B546-MA (WSP-M2C196-MA). It's a 5 oz bottle, put that in first after you have it sealed up then refill with synthetic (3.75 pints) if you can afford it(Mobil 1 80W90). Just a suggestion I would use Permatex "ultra copper" for gasket maker, the material is orange and it’s in an orange tube. I have sealed up a few of those 8.8's and had no problem. Usually the diff covers get bent from jacking the car up under the chunk, if you pay attention and move the jack forward a little you can prevent this problem. I hope this helps. __________________ 96 GT (sold) 97 Cobra 93 Ranger Last edited by Cobra GT : October 7th, 2009 at 03:52 AM.

October 7th, 2009, 04:09 AM	#5
Jakashh The Awesome Possum 2001 Mustang GT same ol same ol Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,760	Adult diapers? __________________ Bassani O/R X-pipe, Flowmaster mufflers, K&N FIPK, summit UDP's, 4.10's, SCT tuner, eibach pro kit 1.5" springs, eibach pro dampers, MM C/C plates, MM LCA's, 315/17/35 nitto radials, HiTech Stage 2 cams and comp valve springs (awaiting install)

October 7th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#6
97S281 Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ZEBULON N.C. Posts: 1,557	put a little permatex on the bolts as well, otherwise your fluid may "walk" up the threads and leak out from the bolts. You may also want to wear some clothes you are not too fond of. I don't think gear oil ever really comes out of anything and the smell is extremely strong. __________________

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October 5th, 2009, 02:21 AM	#3
Huxley Regular 2001 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 246	Yeah, if i were to take it to a shop it would have cost me $250 bucks. Right out the pocket. I only spent 75 bucks for the sealant and fluid.

October 8th, 2009, 02:26 AM	#8
Cobra GT Regular 1997 Cobra Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, La. Posts: 108	The Ultra Copper is the best gasket maker that Permatex makes, but what you have should do the trick, just need to go to Ford and get the modifier and you’re ready. Also you will need one of those $3 pumps at the parts store to pump the gear oil in with. Note when you jack the car up put your stand under the front control arm joints or the chassis so the rear end hangs down. Don’t put them under the axle tubs. It makes it easer to unscrew the plug in the chunk and refill the oil. Good luck. __________________ 96 GT (sold) 97 Cobra 93 Ranger

October 8th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#9
v606er Hardcore Enthusiast 69 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: richmond/deltaville, va Posts: 2,843	butt plugs and some bondo should do the trick __________________ steeda UDP, steeda CAI, xcal3 w/ 93oct tune, 3.73's, tlok magnaflow exhaust is in, dunno when it will be installed. The unexamined life is not worth living.

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