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Old 28-05-2012, 10:22 AM
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What oil should I use in my gripper rear diff? And also does anyone know the optimum oil temp so I can work out what temp switch I need to control the rear diff cooler

Was looking at 87degrees c to turn cooler pump on and 72 degrees c to turn pump off

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Old 28-05-2012, 11:24 AM
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I use the Morris 80w/140 direct from gripper as they have tested loads of different makes/viscosity and found this stuff to be the best.
They also stock it
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Thanks guys

What about oil temps for the diff cooler set up?

Maybe I should email gripper
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I'd ring them to get a solid answer tbh.
There very helpful
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80/140 in mine as well

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Slightly off topic but where have folk found the cheapest supplier of 7.5" gripper?
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Got mine direct from Tom Seal when he was at Coventry Automotive (I think it was) but believe he has moved since.
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Slightly off topic but where have folk found the cheapest supplier of 7.5" gripper?
I got mine from gripper in coventry for 700 pounds
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Tom seal works out of Dave mac prop shafts now.
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
I got mine from gripper in coventry for 700 pounds
Now priced at £770 + vat and post
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