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Jul 13, 2007 | 01:53 AM

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kokalit

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From: San Antonio, Texas

Order on-line too...

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCat

Hapidonie.... The temperature tapes that I was referring to are made for/by Caterpillar. If you have a local dealership, you can get them there.
The p/n is 8T2821 (this one is for 80 to 230 degrees F)

A quick search after reading this thread lead me to this website where those type strips can be ordered in various temperature ranges.

http://www.bjwe.com/tempil/the08c_the10c.htm

Jul 13, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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dadwolf2

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Originally Posted by MikeyB

I recommend upgrading the rear cover to Mag-Hytech or PML for added capacity and use 75w-140.
The flaking paint on the diff cover is normal.

MikeyB

Totally agree with above. Mine flaked too, I installed the PML cover and use synthetic 75W-140. The next rear diff oil change was really easy.

Jul 14, 2007 | 10:32 AM

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J BODY

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have not read the rest of the drivel so I don't know if it's been mentioned, but poor paint and prep is the leading cause of issue here. GM had "rusty" axle housing when they were using AM too.

Jul 15, 2007 | 08:39 AM

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petei

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How many oil you add after you replace the cover with Mag-Hytec?

Jul 15, 2007 | 01:44 PM

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PoorMansCat

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it was approx. 4 qts. for stock fill, it was 8 quarts for the Mag-Hytec cover.

Jul 15, 2007 | 08:34 PM

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Delectric

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Unfortunately there are many places where the bare metal is rusting before it leaves the dealers lot. I used a few cans of semi-gloss and flat black on the axles, drive line, steering box etc. Looks better now but if you live in a part of the country where they use salt or just a lot of bad weather it could get ugly fast.

Jul 15, 2007 | 10:48 PM

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Luvnacumns

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCat

it was approx. 4 qts. for stock fill, it was 8 quarts for the Mag-Hytec cover.

I also have the temp guage in the rear and I have never seen it over 160 and that was last week towing my 30' trailer in 105 degreee heat!!!

Same here!!!!

Jul 16, 2007 | 05:53 AM

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CamperAndy

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Originally Posted by J BODY

have not read the rest of the drivel so I don't know if it's been mentioned, ......

If the rest is "Drivel" what is your post???

Jul 16, 2007 | 08:07 PM

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JWash1

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Same

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Originally Posted by J BODY

have not read the rest of the drivel so I don't know if it's been mentioned, but poor paint and prep is the leading cause of issue here. GM had "rusty" axle housing when they were using AM too.

I'll let you in on a little secret, GM still uses AAM. The AAM 11.5 axle used by DC and the one used by GM are one in the SAME.