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Old 01-31-2011, 01:56 AM
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Some LE gear oils are a dark reddish purple color (like blood). And from their name, I suspect that Redline gear oil is red in color too.
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Originally Posted by ans2k,Jan 30 2011, 06:34 PM
No it's a 23 mm and a 24mm. That is what is on mine. A 15/16 just won't cut it.
A 15/16 is a perfect fit for the drain plug, guaranteed.
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Originally Posted by ans2k,Jan 30 2011, 03:34 PM
No it's a 23 mm and a 24mm. That is what is on mine. A 15/16 just won't cut it.
a 15/16 WILL cut it.

I haven't rounded any corners using 15/16 and am able to get proper torque on the bolts. I don't have a sears close to me to get a proper sized damn wrench.
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haha Billman confirmed. I knew i wasn't stupid.
Old 01-31-2011, 05:11 AM
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24mm/25.4=.945

15/16" = .9375

That makes a 15/16 socket a better fit than a 24mm socket.

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Hum I guess I should have tried harder next time with the 15/16. Thanks billman.
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Jan 31 2011, 06:11 AM
24mm/25.4=.945

15/16" = .9375

That makes a 15/16 socket a better fit than a 24mm socket.

Ha
Just thought I 'd share my laughs with this comment!
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just getting ready to change my diff fluid today, and I thought I read somewhere that you need a 23mm wrench for the fill plug because you can't get a socket to fit. Is this true? I need to get the tools before I start, I don't want to get the car on stands then realize I need to take another trip to Sears, thanks.
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Originally Posted by carrnut21,Jan 31 2011, 01:04 PM
just getting ready to change my diff fluid today, and I thought I read somewhere that you need a 23mm wrench for the fill plug because you can't get a socket to fit. Is this true? I need to get the tools before I start, I don't want to get the car on stands then realize I need to take another trip to Sears, thanks.
Yes. My sockets are to big.

Some folks have chopped a socket down. Also the 24 is likely not in your tool box, get one as well.
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^^ But the 15/16th is, and it fits better.


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