AEV front diff cover install

[desert_wagon]

Installed my front diff cover. About 2 threads still sticking out. I'm moving on from this experience.

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location marks.....hmmm great idea

 

[Patsarge]

they are always out of stock, but I think maybe now he is waiting until he gets caught up a bit before taking further orders on them.

I have paid for my 2018 power wagon skid plate and waited 4 months to the day.. I have emailed and talked to Marcus Dethloff each month and each time told it will be another 2 to 4 weeks. I need itto run the desert as I am in my 70s and can not afford to break out there so I will wait. About 3 weeks ago was told I could get a refund or he would be caught up by the 14 of May. I told him I needed the plate. Somehow Im hoping he will have it done as I cant find another that is as capable. I am starting to have my doubts as this is the longest wait on anything in all my years.

 

[jadmt]

I have paid for my 2018 power wagon skid plate and waited 4 months to the day.. I have emailed and talked to Marcus Dethloff each month and each time told it will be another 2 to 4 weeks. I need itto run the desert as I am in my 70s and can not afford to break out there so I will wait. About 3 weeks ago was told I could get a refund or he would be caught up by the 14 of May. I told him I needed the plate. Somehow Im hoping he will have it done as I cant find another that is as capable. I am starting to have my doubts as this is the longest wait on anything in all my years.

Yes I will never order anything from him again. lots of lip service but that is about it.

 

[Pwrwgn2019]

My front and rear AEV covers came in. Like the other 2 people stated, the front cover drain plug is not tapped far enough into the cover. Drain plug sticks out too far for my liking. I will tap it more this weekend. Disappointed with my first AEV product.

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Front
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I'm sure the plug is supposed to bottom out on the threads, but you can tell by the wear marks only 2-3 threads are engaging. I doubt that's AEV intention. If you flip the cover over and look at the back side of the hole you can see where the threads aren't tapped far enough.
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My front and rear AEV covers came in. Like the other 2 people stated, the front cover drain plug is not tapped far enough into the cover. Drain plug sticks out too far for my liking. I will tap it more this weekend. Disappointed with my first AEV product.

Rear
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Front
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I'm sure the plug is supposed to bottom out on the threads, but you can tell by the wear marks only 2-3 threads are engaging. I doubt that's AEV intention. If you flip the cover over and look at the back side of the hole you can see where the threads aren't tapped far enough.
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Exactly the same issue I had. Put some Teflon tape on it and so far so good. Should not happen on such an expensive part.