15 year anniversary 8.8 Moser Rear End [Archive]

CDXXVII

04-13-2011, 10:19 PM

I just received my new 3 link 8.8 moser rear end for my anniversary Mk4. Do the moser rear ends ship with gear oil/lube already installed? If not, what is the recommended oil/lube? I think the manual refers to the factory specification.

Gopher

04-13-2011, 11:53 PM

No there shipped dry .With mine there was a envelope with a breather fitting and a sheet with oil info.Also with the kit paperwork the instructins for installing the brake calipers has the info its
1.875qts of 75w-90 weight non synthetic gar oil with 4oz of friction modifier ford#cm-19546-A1

CDXXVII

04-13-2011, 11:59 PM

Got the breather fitting. No oil info though. Just verified that it did ship dry.

Gopher

04-14-2011, 12:05 AM

Have you got any of the back ordered parts yet like shocks wheels ?

CDXXVII

04-14-2011, 12:41 AM

Still on back order:
Shocks
Roll Bar
Side Pipes
Wheels
Emblems
some misc. parts and pieces

LuckyWinner

04-14-2011, 03:07 AM

Post some pictures when you guys get those 15year wheels and the upgraded shocks.

CDXXVII

04-14-2011, 07:18 AM

Pictures coming soon. I think the wheels and shocks will be here soon.

I found the information for the moser rear end oil and friction lube on the last page of the manual. I have got to be more patient. Body is coming off this weekend. Hopefully I can officially start my build on Sunday.

RGHarvey

04-17-2011, 09:30 PM

Pictures coming soon. I think the wheels and shocks will be here soon.

I found the information for the moser rear end oil and friction lube on the last page of the manual. I have got to be more patient. Body is coming off this weekend. Hopefully I can officially start my build on Sunday.

See the thread "Differential Gear Oil" on page 2 - it seems to say that Moser recommends synthetic oil, contrary to the manual.

Bob Russel

04-20-2011, 05:54 PM

See the thread "Differential Gear Oil" on page 2 - it seems to say that Moser recommends synthetic oil, contrary to the manual.

Yes, Moser does recommend synthetic oil. I am plan on installing mine next weekend - that is if one of my birthday gifts arrives (engine lift).

BTW, RGHarvey - we are practically neighbors.

CDXXVII

04-22-2011, 12:58 AM

Just spoke to technical support at Moser earlier this week to address the gear oil issue. He stated that synthetic was not recommended and that the ideal oil is a non synthetic 80W90 with a Friction Modifier. He also stated that the Friction Modifier needs to meet the Ford factory specifications. I ended up purchasing 80W90 StaLube brand gear oil with the StaLube Friction Modifier. We will see how things work out.

LuckyWinner

04-22-2011, 01:26 AM

Just spoke to technical support at Moser earlier this week to address the gear oil issue. He stated that synthetic was not recommended and that the ideal oil is a non synthetic 80W90 with a Friction Modifier. He also stated that the Friction Modifier needs to meet the Ford factory specifications. I ended up purchasing 80W90 StaLube brand gear oil with the StaLube Friction Modifier. We will see how things work out.

What amount of each???

CDXXVII

04-26-2011, 06:18 PM

8.8 Solid Rear Axle - ( 3 Link )
Oil Type Capacity - 80W-90 1.875 qts.
Friction Modifier - 4 oz.

I just filled mine with a non synthetic gear oil by Sta-Lube with the Sta-Lube friction modifier ( Meets Ford Specs. )