Rob1647545496 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 (This is Preston posting under robs name) Recently I had a new differential and 4:10 gears installed (after I broke my stock differential.) I had everything installed and the cover started leaking. I removed the cover and replaced it with a cheap chrome one from JEGS, it was still leaking. Tonight I decided to go ahead and pull the cover back off and reseal it. When I pulled the cover off I found that the gear had been rubbing the new cover. I have only had it on there for maybe 2 weeks. What does everyone thinkg about this? should I go ahead and buy a Girdle? Do they have more clearence? I checked the gears out they seem to be completely fine. I am just concerned if there is a bigger problem that I am over looking? I also remember after I pulled the stock one off to install the new cover it had similiar marks in it. http://i25.tinypic.com/2eea8mg.jpg http://i25.tinypic.com/t869fd.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Was this diff cover specifically for the 8.8 in the sn97 body style? I'm not sure if there is a big difference, but, it wouldn't take too much to get some rub. Just judging by the look of my girdle, I think it would have a good bit more clearance. I've been bad about giving you a call. I'm not a rear end guy but, I haven't had a cover leak when I was done. If you grab a girdle and you want a hand just give me a call. 614-323-3306. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 more important what is that i spy in the back ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 My ex had an 8.8 rear in her fox vert it leaked bad i took it off used a grinder cleaned the cover and diff itself and used a new gasket with no rtv hasn't leaked a drop to this day... My 8.8 rear end never leaked a drop then i put a mac girdle on it and it leaked a lil bit....but then i re tightend it and it works great holds 3 quarts instead of 2 now so yea it must have more clearance and looks awesome.. look on corral.net search mac 8.8 covers and you can get them new for 99.99 shipped. http://a931.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/l_dd2cf7594f5614b419340e62a9eea99a.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 My ex had an 8.8 rear in her fox vert it leaked bad i took it off used a grinder cleaned the cover and diff itself and used a new gasket with no rtv hasn't leaked a drop to this day... My 8.8 rear end never leaked a drop then i put a mac girdle on it and it leaked a lil bit....but then i re tightend it and it works great holds 3 quarts instead of 2 now so yea it must have more clearance and looks awesome.. look on corral.net search mac 8.8 covers and you can get them new for 99.99 shipped. I always use RTV personally. I don't really like the gasket sets for the diff. A little trick is to just put the sealant on and then wait for ~10 mins or so. After that just follow the proper bolt pattern and torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium fast Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thanks for the help, Rob is taking this cover back tomorrow and see what jegs says. If they will return it I will just buy there girdle for 150. I want to get it back together this weeekend, then hopefully swap in the built tranny and new clutch. I want to get this thing back together for some racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 I want to get this thing back together for some losing to other machs. fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 fixed You own a Machbra now so who is gonna beat him in a Mach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 New plate ETNMACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Or BADALT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 ETNMACH and WHINEY where both available but i just went with stickers on regular plates. i dont need extra attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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