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To: triumphs@autox.team.net@INTERNET
From: vanheusen.com@INTERNET on Tue, Feb 25, 1997 2:06 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 Differential Drain Plugs
TWALLI@ writes:
>"Don't you think there are enough places for the oil to leak already? " He
>also doubts that there is much need to replace the oil, only to keep it
>topped up.
Your mechanic is off base. With the proper machining the differential
won't leak any more than the drain plug for your oil pan. I think your
mechanic is really saying bring your car and your check book to me and I'll
take care of both of them. With the correct maintenance your fluids should
not be leaking.
> Although it goes against instinct (and C.A.R.'s practises). I think
you'r3e >better off leaving the diff case as Coventry created it.
If you look at the casting you might think Coventry at one time had
another idea. There is a boss made into the casting for the purpose of
drilling and tapping. You would not add a feature like this in the casting
unless you planned on using it for something. But as anyubody in a
manufacturing environment will tell you they are always looking for a way to
reduce costs. I believe the drain plug was cost reduced out. Why not use it
as Convetry intended for it to be used.
Richard Ceraldi
71 GT6 MKIII KF166L
Austin, TX
www.exact.com/~gt6mk3
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