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Old 10-01-2006, 06:18 PM
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I just had to pull the cover off my Moser 12 bolt after whacking it one to many times on the underbody which caused it to leak. I laid down some red RTV and torqued it all back down. It took 2 quarts of 80w90 plus the posi additive and still wasnt full filling it from the front. Does it need more than that? Thanks in advance for the help.
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I have 2 n a half in mine? FWIW, next time put some heavier gear oil in there... It really quieted mine up alot
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Hmmm, the oil that came out looked a lot thicker than what I put in. What weight are you using? Also are you using synthetic?
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I can remember and it's pouring outside so eh... to lazy to go to the garage I think it was somewhere in the 140 range though. And yes, I am using Mobil 1 synthetic...
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You might want to give moser a call. I could have sworn that I read not to use synthetic fluid cause it can mess up the posi
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Originally Posted by 02SOMWS6
You might want to give moser a call. I could have sworn that I read not to use synthetic fluid cause it can mess up the posi
Eh? I know for spools you're not supposed too..
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Originally Posted by 02SOMWS6
You might want to give moser a call. I could have sworn that I read not to use synthetic fluid cause it can mess up the posi
Hmmmm, I used Valvoline synthetic blend 80w90 weight. Just tried to call Moser but they are gone for the day already...
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Add fluid until it comes out the fill hole.
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You can fill with the hole in the cover, but fluid level goes to the hole in the housing. 2 bottles should fill it up to that hole.
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Thanks. I put in 2 bottles so I guess I should be alright. Also I got an email back from Bruce Wood over at Moser who said the proper oil weight to use is 80W90 non-synthetic. I asked him if using thicker will quiet it up a bit and Im waiting to hear back.
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I know i was told not to use synthetic in my 9in with truetrac. I used 80/90 valvoline .
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I know i was told not to use synthetic in my 9in with truetrac. I used 80/90 valvoline .
DITTO with the limited slip additive just the universal one at napa has been working good for 3k
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filling till gear oil comes out of filling hole from def. housing.
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Originally Posted by 97M6Formula
DITTO with the limited slip additive just the universal one at napa has been working good for 3k
The Truetrac's don't need posi additive. Bob




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