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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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Changing differential oil

Hiye im not sure how much differential oil i need to put in the differential and how to clean it when i flushh out the oil.. any advice is welcome..thankss
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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You can download the factory service manual here:
http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/85_manual.html
It'll list the capacity for the rear end. Or get a Haynes manual.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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Put enough in so that when you put your finger in it is level.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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drain old oil, put bolt back in, fill untill oil is coming out of the oilfiller hole.
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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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hahah thanks for all the advice guys... i need it so i can swap my rear end wit da 83 gsl lsd .. alsooo.. i believe i need the ebrake cable for both sides and im wondering if the length is the same for the 81-83 gsls.. if anyone has any spares please pm me..or if you have any place i can find some ... thanks
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