Manufacturer | Dorman Products |
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Brand | Dorman |
Model | DIFFERENTIAL COVER |
Item Weight | 4.1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.8 x 10.8 x 3.3 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | 697-706 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Ready To Paint If Needed |
Manufacturer Part Number | 697-706 |
OEM Part Number | 111107; 15290822 |
Dorman 697-706 Rear Differential Cover Compatible with Select Models
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- Direct replacement - this differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover on select vehicles
- Reliable repair - the smart solution for fixing an existing cover that's rusted, damaged or leaking differential fluid
- Durable construction - this differential cover is made according to strict engineering standards to help ensure dependability
- Trustworthy quality - backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Dorman gives repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix cars and trucks. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions for the motor vehicle aftermarket, releasing tens of thousands of replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability.
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How did we get our start?
Our story began with the first mass market automobile. We were one of the first companies to deliver replacement products for the automotive aftermarket, and we remain at the forefront today.
Why do we love what we do?
People's lives and livelihoods depend upon cars and trucks. We give people greater freedom to fix these vehicles by putting owners and installers first.
What products do we make?
We deliver an always-evolving catalog of parts, covering light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, from chassis to body, underhood to undercar, and hardware to complex electronics.
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From the manufacturer
Dorman is a leading auto parts manufacturer founded in the United States and headquartered in Colmar, Pennsylvania.
Our story began with the first mass market automobile. We were one of the first companies to deliver replacement products for the automotive aftermarket, and we remain at the forefront today.
We give repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix cars and trucks by focusing on solutions that save time and money and increase convenience and reliability.
Our team is constantly looking for problems to solve and turning them into new product ideas. Some solutions, like our OE FIX products, you can't even get from original vehicle manufacturers.
We offer an always-evolving catalog of parts, covering both light duty and heavy duty vehicles, from chassis to body, from underhood to undercar, and from hardware to complex electronics.
Product Description
This direct replacement differential cover matches the fit and function of the original equipment diff cover for a reliable, leak-free repair. It features a durable design, made to strict specifications, to help ensure reliable service life.
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ASIN | B001UC3BQW |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #250,318 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #43 in Automotive Replacement Differential Covers |
Date First Available | October 10, 2007 |
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Customers like the fit, quality and performance of the differential cover. For example, they say it's a perfect fit, made out of thick metal and it works well. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on leakage and the gasket.
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Customers like the fit of the auto part. They say it fits perfectly and has no leaks.
"...All-in-all, this cover fit great, looks great, and should serve for a good long time since I don't have any marine craft to launch...." Read more
"...Both the gasket and the cover fit exactly without any issues and cut my installation time down dramatically...." Read more
"Perfect fit for my 05 Silverado z71 4wd and much thicker and better quality than stock, make sure to put some sealant on the plug befor installing..." Read more
"Fits correctly, I kept the steel look to sproa it with a clear coat...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the auto part. They say it has a strong design that prevents damage to internal parts. They also say it's made out of thick metal that doesn't bend or distort during installation. Customers also say that it looks really good and is extremely shiny.
"...All-in-all, this cover fit great, looks great, and should serve for a good long time since I don't have any marine craft to launch...." Read more
"The cover itself is nicely and thickly formed steel...." Read more
"...It looks really good and the Eaton G-80 locker operates more smoothly and quietly with the synthetic oil...." Read more
"Perfect fit for my 05 Silverado z71 4wd and much thicker and better quality than stock, make sure to put some sealant on the plug befor installing..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gasket. They mention that it works well, has a convenient fill plug, and gets the job done. Some say that the gaske works better than Felpro and that the fill plug works perfectly.
"...It looks really good and the Eaton G-80 locker operates more smoothly and quietly with the synthetic oil...." Read more
"...I bought a Fel-Pro gasket to go with it. No leaks, no issues. I painted the cover and bolts silver. Looks good, in my opinion." Read more
"Worked like a charm, I ordered a gasket along with it, both worked great." Read more
"...I dressed it up a bit before installing. The gasket works good no liguid gasket required." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the auto part. They mention it's a great product for the money, an easy way to save $750, and keeps their truck going for a few more years. The cover and gasket are direct fit and appear to be good quality.
"...Great product! Extremely shiny! Cheapest price, with it being a quality metal part. You can not go wrong, unless you order the wrong part, lol...." Read more
"...Easy way to save $750 and keep your truck going for a few more years. Gear-transfer case fluids ran me $100 and this cover was $25." Read more
"Cheap cover but the price was right...." Read more
"...fill it back up but this was so much easier and faster and saved hundreds of dollar's instead of paying someone to bore the old one out and..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the auto part relatively easy, simple, and effective. They say it drops right on and the bung makes filling easy. Customers also say it makes rear diff service much easier and saves hundreds of dollars.
"...and the cover fit exactly without any issues and cut my installation time down dramatically...." Read more
"...Otherwise it’s nice. I painted it with engine paint with ceramic. Easy to install." Read more
"...easier to drain the dif and to add fluid if you need to which is super convenient. For OE parts, you can't beat Dorman." Read more
"...it out I order to fill it back up but this was so much easier and faster and saved hundreds of dollar's instead of paying someone to bore the old..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the leakage of the auto part. Some mention that it fits great and looks nice, with no leaks. However, others say that the fill plug is not tight enough to prevent a leak.
"The cover itself is nicely and thickly formed steel. It should help sealing the rear diff on my suburban and not leak like the original one that it..." Read more
"...It did have a drip leak from the fill plug, which did have the washer installed, so I tightened it a bit more (less than half a turn) and so far,..." Read more
"...It's been well over a month since being installed haven't seen any leaks...." Read more
"...on the fill cap, and have not seen any leaks yet, and trust me, I have been looking after reading other reviews...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the gasket. Some mention that it came with a nicer gasket than they were expecting, while others say that it didn't come with.
"...It came with a nicer gasket than I was expecting, so I ended up using it and saving the other gasket I had purchased separately...." Read more
"This cover fits my 2004 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L perfectly. It didn't come with a gasket, but I ordered a Fel-Pro anyways...." Read more
"...I opted to paint mine using engine paint. Yes it DOES come with a gasket and after comparing the enclosed gasket with the Fel-Pro I actually decided..." Read more
"...The gasket also comes with the product. The price here on Amazon was the cheapest I can find. I drained the old fluids in the differential...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the drain plug of the auto part. Some mention that it is more of a filler plug, it's not tight, and leaks slightly.
"...So I definitely can see why that would happen. The drain plug on mine WAS NOT tight. It was a little bit. But not tight enough to prevent a leak...." Read more
"...Only issue was the drain plug is more of a filler plug but either way still a great product." Read more
"...it was a couple of inches larger , and it didn't have the drain plug either , (there is a fill plug on the other side of the rear-end )" Read more
"The drain plug needs to be really tight" Read more
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When I got under there to change the rear diff fluid, I discovered the diff cover was severely rusted from many years of Atlantic ocean dunks. The hardware was in bad shape too. I could've bought a fancy diff cover from ARB or OX or something, but since there were many other maintenance items to take care of on the vehicle, I opted for a standard, stock replacement. This Dorman cover fit the bill. I also paired it with a LubeLocker LLR-G850 gasket because with the sway bar and panhard rod in the way of removing the cover, I didn't want to have to worry about smearing the RTV while sliding the cover in place.
All-in-all, this cover fit great, looks great, and should serve for a good long time since I don't have any marine craft to launch. Along with the new, SS hardware, this thing looks waaaaay better now and should be much easier to service the next time around.
Just FYI, I read some reviews that stated the threaded plug on the diff cover wasn't fully tight when pulled out of the package. I gave mine a snug and barely got 1/8th rotation out of it, but worth checking yours.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
When I got under there to change the rear diff fluid, I discovered the diff cover was severely rusted from many years of Atlantic ocean dunks. The hardware was in bad shape too. I could've bought a fancy diff cover from ARB or OX or something, but since there were many other maintenance items to take care of on the vehicle, I opted for a standard, stock replacement. This Dorman cover fit the bill. I also paired it with a LubeLocker LLR-G850 gasket because with the sway bar and panhard rod in the way of removing the cover, I didn't want to have to worry about smearing the RTV while sliding the cover in place.
All-in-all, this cover fit great, looks great, and should serve for a good long time since I don't have any marine craft to launch. Along with the new, SS hardware, this thing looks waaaaay better now and should be much easier to service the next time around.
Just FYI, I read some reviews that stated the threaded plug on the diff cover wasn't fully tight when pulled out of the package. I gave mine a snug and barely got 1/8th rotation out of it, but worth checking yours.
Other then that, this item has been good to me so far and I hope it will last as long as the original. By the way, you may want to lightly sand and spray paint the front of the cover to protect it from any surface rusting. I sprayed mine with a hi-temp silver colored spray by Rust-O-Leum (I think that's how you spell it). After letting it dry, its so much better and gives the bottom of my truck a fresh look. Also, make sure you torque the fill plug to spec after you're done filling the differential. The fill plug is PURPOSELY not tightened when shipped, this way you can remove it before filling the differential.
Just make sure both surfaces are clean and oil free before sealing the diff back up.
Love the fill plug. And I am hoping to be able to use a hand pump to pump the old fluid back out in the future so I don't have to drop the cover.
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019
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-Bolt size for my 2004 was M8-1.25×25 (plus new washers) as I did not reuse the OEM bolts.
-I torqued the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, starting at 15 ft/lbs, then to 20ft/lbs, then finished at 30 ft/lbs.
-I used a new Fel-Pro gasket, no sealant or RTV. No leaks.
The only downside I can think of is the fill plug. It has what looks to be a magnet in the middle of the plug, but it isn't very strong. Overall very happy with the product.
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2019
-Bolt size for my 2004 was M8-1.25×25 (plus new washers) as I did not reuse the OEM bolts.
-I torqued the bolts in a criss-cross pattern, starting at 15 ft/lbs, then to 20ft/lbs, then finished at 30 ft/lbs.
-I used a new Fel-Pro gasket, no sealant or RTV. No leaks.
The only downside I can think of is the fill plug. It has what looks to be a magnet in the middle of the plug, but it isn't very strong. Overall very happy with the product.
The only thing is when the vehicule is leveled, the filling plug on the cover is 1-1/4 lower than the differential oem filling plug.
Good buy for the price.
Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2020
The only thing is when the vehicule is leveled, the filling plug on the cover is 1-1/4 lower than the differential oem filling plug.
Good buy for the price.