RE: diff seal

[Richard Kinsley <r.kinsley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

cathie waring wrote:
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> hi, i'm trying to replace a leaky diff seal & cant get the nut holding 
> the yoke off. basicly cant get the car high enough to get under with a 
> long enough bar to undo the nut. i'm guessing the nut is a right hand 
> thread?. would putting heat on it help?, or cause damage? trying to 
> avoid a trip to the mechanic as we're on a short income, plus i'm a 
> tight arse. done it before on other cars no problem, but this one is 
> beating me. on another note just put my re-arced leaf springs, new poly 
> bush set, & rear shocks on, & am very happy. sitting level & an annoying 
> squeek in the rear end has gone. next weekend will start on the front 
> suspension & steering.cheers, richard.
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I wouldn't put heat to it. They are pretty tight. Usually the best bet 
is an impact wrench. It wouldn't hurt to soak it with some PB blaster or 
liquid wrench. Don't give up the ship.



Rich Kinsley  '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies


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