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Hi all
Can some one answer this question .
What oil can I use in the diff's on my motor .the mechanic says I must
use hypoid only and not EP 80/90 or equivalent.
He says this is due to the design of the diff being hypoid just like
transits and it is a common problem with using EP oil as it causes
excessive wear or some thing like that.
Is this a load of speal or what
Ray Dadd
Stourbridge / West Midlands / UK
80 Series 1995 (soon to be beat up & battered in the name of fun)
07739 628532
 
Hi Ray,
Your mechanic is right; the diffs are a hypoid design i.e. they use a
sliding contact between the pinion and crownwheel teeth.
I think all GL5 rated oils are suitable for hypoid use, whereas most GL4
oils won't stand up to long term use in your diffs. If it says hypoid on the
pack you should be fine.
HTH
Toby
1990 HDJ80 UK
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Thanks Toby
-----Original Message-----
From: [Email address removed] [mailto:[Email address removed]]
On Behalf Of Toby Welburn
Sent: 23 November 2006 12:18
To: [Email address removed]
Subject: RE: [ELCO] diff oil
Hi Ray,
Your mechanic is right; the diffs are a hypoid design i.e. they use a
sliding contact between the pinion and crownwheel teeth.
I think all GL5 rated oils are suitable for hypoid use, whereas most GL4
oils won't stand up to long term use in your diffs. If it says hypoid on
the
pack you should be fine.
HTH
Toby
1990 HDJ80 UK
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