Aluminum Diff. Cover

[Gbody5]

Pro's or Con's to putting one of these on? I have a cheap chrome cover with magnetic drain plug on now.

Thanks!

 

[strikeeagle]

There are no cons.

The pros are:

The cover stiffens the rear end.

The TA cover has screws that keep the bearing caps from walking backwards on launch.

The TA cover has drain and fill features.

The aluminum cover looks better, and of course it won't rust.

If you do purchase one, remember to use thread sealer on all the threaded connections, as well as a factory cover to housing gasket.

Good luck.

 

[Gbody5]

Thanks!!!

 

[mybuick]

you can find them in jeg's or summit. aroung 120.00 i got one

 

[HellOnWheels]

Originally posted by strikeeagle
There are no cons.

The pros are:

The cover stiffens the rear end.

The TA cover has screws that keep the bearing caps from walking backwards on launch.

The TA cover has drain and fill features.

The aluminum cover looks better, and of course it won't rust.

If you do purchase one, remember to use thread sealer on all the threaded connections, as well as a factory cover to housing gasket.

Good luck.

Strikeeagle,

Are the cap bolts replaced with studs, if they are is there a nut that goes on the stud to hold the cap, then the cover is installed and then another nut to help hold the cover on?

I realize the cover will be held on by the 10 bolts but just not sure how the stud worked?

HOW

 

[mybuick]

you torque the studs then tighten the jam nut. make sure you put thread sealent in their so the fluid dont weap out.

 

[Gbody5]

Don't some aluminum ones just cover the diff like stock?

 

[strikeeagle]

Here's a link to the TA cover. Click around for additional information.

http://www.taperformance.com/rearend.htm

 

[TurboDave]

Here's a link to a pix of what mine looks like installed. It's a Moser cover, but they're identical. I think T/A makes them for Moser.

BTW, I didn't put any sealant on any threads, it's not required. I just put a thin film on both sides of the gasket.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/24421944/132852012plrWaG

 

[RobsIron]

Gbody5, Yes there are decorative 'stock' style aluminum covers.

When using a 'Girdle' style cover, studs on the main bearing caps is optional.

I have installed a LPW cover. I did not stud the caps. Just torqued the cover bolts to specs and then torqued the 2 cap retaining bolts and nuts to specs.

LPW recommends to use sealant on the cap retaining bolt threads and not to use a gasket for the cover. Just a thin bead of silicone. More rigidity and support without the gasket.

 

[Fuelie600]

Originally posted by TurboDave


BTW, I didn't put any sealant on any threads, it's not required. I just put a thin film on both sides of the gasket.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/24421944/132852012plrWaG

I agree. Also, be very careful when torqing the cap support bolts. 5 ft/lbs max. Too much will distort the bearing caps.

 

[toofastforyou]

GNX cover...

I have a GNX style rear end cover that Kirban sells....I like it...
Pictures available...just let me know...
'bye!

Claude

 

[Renthorin]

At what point should one consider adding this to a TR?

I have always liked the looks of them but as I don't run slicks or run the car at the track..... I never considered it important.

 

[Renthorin]

Anyone?

I don't know too many people who have them other than for the 'bling' factor.

I want one for that reason but need to convince the wife that I 'need' it.

 

[TurboDave]

IMHO one would seem prudent, if the 60' times start dipping into the low 1.6's or quicker.

 

[strikeeagle]

IME, fluid will leak out of the bearing cap screws and/or drain plug if they are not sealed...

 

[TurboDave]

Originally posted by strikeeagle
IME, fluid will leak out of the bearing cap screws and/or drain plug if they are not sealed...

OK, but it hasn't happened on mine.

 

[Fuelie600]

My Moser/TA cover has been on for 4 years---dry as a bone.

 

[Renthorin]

Ok... besides Moser and Ta Performance...... where can I get one?

Do any of our venders carry them?

I saw them at Summit but they don't ship with bolts.....

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&Ntt=differential+cover&x=15&y=10

 

[TurboDave]

Originally posted by Renthorin
Ok... besides Moser and Ta Performance...... where can I get one?

Do any of our venders carry them?

I saw them at Summit but they don't ship with bolts.....

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&Ntt=differential+cover&x=15&y=10

T/A makes the Moser covers. T/A is one of our vendors:

http://www.taperformance.com/