Weld on diff drain plug protector

[Cuppa]

Would I be correct to assume that a diff needs to be removed from the vehicle to weld on one of these jiggers?

https://www.superiorengineering.com.au/4x4-driveline/under-vehicle-protection/diff-drain-plug-protector-ring--7386?filter=135,355

If so how much is involved to remove & replace a diff?

A job worth doing if the diff has to be removed for other reasons, but otherwise not worth the bother?

[Hodge]

Hi Cuppa.
I believe Mark Mudski sells these too. I think he welded his on recently... I may be wrong. And diff was still on the car.
I don't think diff needs to be removed.
Hope someone corrects me if I'm wrong.

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[BigRAWesty]

Can be done in car just don't weld it hot..
FYI a bit of 40Nb heavy wall tube cut 12mm long is all it is..
I need to do the gu..

[nissannewby]

Can be done on car. Just wait until the diff oil is due for a change. Weld it on then change the oil.

[threedogs]

X 2 with NN then oil is not recycled

[Hodge]

So the concern is , the heat from welding will destroy the oil ?

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[Cuppa]

Thanks for the info everyone.

[nissannewby]

So the concern is , the heat from welding will destroy the oil ?

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Not so much. It helps keep it cool as such while your welding. It will burn the oil directly in contact. Then just change it.