Differential

[Garagegoon]

Starting to tear my extra differential apart. Not all the way, but just enough to put new seals on it and give it a thorough cleaning. My question to anyone who might know is...

When i open it up, how do I get all the gear lube cleaned out of it? My parts washer uses a waterbased solvent that is only good if you wash all the parts down immediately after cleaning them so as not to rust them. In a differential that is impossible to do unless I take it all the way apart.

[jmortensen]

Don't clean all the gear lube out of it. Just drain it and put new gear oil in like you would when you change the fluid, and clean/paint the exterior.

[Garagegoon]

Consider this problem solved.... Found a shop that will use a solvent wash and bake system.... Takes one hour and $35.00. Good way to start fresh.... New lube and fresh paint.