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Old 04-23-2013, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ednica87
So does the diff. Fluid overflow into the subframe or what cuz I don't know how it carries the fluid or is it a different type of fluid you put in?
The overflow should be going into the subframe, and if that were leaking it would be the differential fluid.

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^ spl what? I have found z1 motorsports offers the set or just the single bushing? reviews, or best product out there? Best way to tackle this project? Example: dropping differential?
I went with the Whiteline bushings for the diff, you may be able to purchase seperately but I thing most companies sell them as sets. Either way its not very expensive, far less than what a stealership would want. I never replaced the main bushing personally but I've heard its a PITA. See if there's any local shops that know how to replace it.
 
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Originally Posted by herrschaft
The overflow should be going into the subframe, and if that were leaking it would be the differential fluid.

I went with the Whiteline bushings for the diff, you may be able to purchase seperately but I thing most companies sell them as sets. Either way its not very expensive, far less than what a stealership would want. I never replaced the main bushing personally but I've heard its a PITA. See if there's any local shops that know how to replace it.
^ thanks for all the support, I found some useful YouTube videos.
 
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Old 04-26-2013, 03:45 PM
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^ spl what? I have found z1 motorsports offers the set or just the single bushing? reviews, or best product out there? Best way to tackle this project? Example: dropping differential?
There is a great DIY thread on my350z.com also:

http://my350z.com/forum/engine-drive...mp-either.html
 
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If you haven't figured out what your looking at yet, this may help. This is the back of the diff still mounted in the subframe. You can see the hose on top and where it goes. Obviously the bushing is the round piece.

 
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