5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Rear Diff

Old 09-03-2010, 02:00 AM
  #1  
draco529
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
draco529's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location:
Posts: 115
Default Rear Diff

I've notice a puddle getting larger under the rear diff on my 1990 5.0 vert. I assume it is just a gasket. Am i wrong in this assumpution and is it hard to change?

TIA
draco529 is offline  
Old 09-03-2010, 04:59 AM
  #2  
AdderMk2
Banned
 
AdderMk2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Lil' Rhody
Posts: 22,376
Default

rear diff gaskets are probably the easiest gasket to change.

but you might want to also inspect the pinion seal before you open it up. If the pinion seal is leaking, find a professional shop that can change it for you.
AdderMk2 is offline  
Old 09-03-2010, 01:11 PM
  #3  
Bubba 95SN
4th Gear Member
 
Bubba 95SN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: N.C.
Posts: 1,893
Default

Use RTV on diff cover. Get some friction modifier from Ford when you refill, one bottle will do.
Bubba 95SN is offline  
Old 09-03-2010, 02:01 PM
  #4  
Venomantidote95
4th Gear Member
 
Venomantidote95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: alabama
Posts: 1,812
Default

Well from ford there isnt a gasket used just sealer. if you hvae jacked the car up recently on the chunk you prolly broke the seal. summit has a 8.8 gasket like 6$ works great! as far as the inspection why not look while the cover is off get a good flashlight and check it out!
Venomantidote95 is offline  
Old 09-03-2010, 09:12 PM
  #5  
mjr46
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
 
mjr46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
Default

check cover and pinion seal
mjr46 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
4cylinderplus2
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
10
10-09-2020 07:45 PM
baddog671
Archive - Parts For Sale
20
07-26-2016 01:20 PM
flash_xx
S197 Handling Section
14
10-16-2015 07:23 AM
88 orangepeel notch
Street/Strip
4
10-05-2015 09:03 AM
lincolnshibuya
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
1
09-24-2015 10:46 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Rear Diff



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:57 AM.