I've got a question for you guys. I bought a 1981 Vette recently and have changed all the fluids except for the rear end. I have read that it's just about impossible to get all the old gear oil out of the thing by the suctioning. I saw a article in a Vette magazine where they drilled a hole in the bottom and tapped it for a pipe plug. There is NO way I'm trying that so What should I do. Thanks, Darrell

Well I really don't think you want to remove the differential and split the case to drain the fluid.  So I'd say your going to have to suction it out. 

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Buy a suction pump (we called them vampire pumps in the Navy).  A little hand operated job with a rubber hose.  Pull out all you can with it and refill it.  It'll be fine.

Isn't the rear end cover cast iron?  Don't think I'd try drilling and tapping it.  Cast iron doesn't always cooperate...

Don't forget to add the posi-lube additive to the rear gear oil.  It'll make noise if you don't add it.

Darryl


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Even with a draining plug, you won't get ALL of the old gear lube out. You'll get more than a suction gun, of course, but still, there won't be enough old stuff left in it to really cause a problem. The trick is to drive the car around for a while and get the gear lube nice and hot, so it will be thin(er), and it'll be a lot easier to suction(or drain) out.
And absolutely do not forget to add the posi additive!

(dam spel-chek :<()

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Starting re-assembly of rear drive line.  Bought fluids for the diff and received 2 bottles of additive.  Looking at other posts I see some say add two botlles (4oz) and others say one is fine.  What say you VetteExperts?  Thanks.  (I already have two bottles so I'm inclined to throw them both in - any harm in that?)

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Dump them both in. Won't hurt a thing...
Or you can save one for later....either way is fine.


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What's the verdict on using only the real (GM) thing in regards to posi fluid?  Is that a requirement or is additive from the parts house acceptable?  (I've always used GM, but just thought I'd ask for future ref)

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The GM additive is good, but there are others that are just as good.....and they ALL smell bad. I uses either the GM stuff in the black bottle, or the Lubegard stuff.

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Thanks, Joel - good to know!

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