All, Tomorrow, I will attempt to remove the differential cover on my '95 Chevy G20 van in order to change the fluid. I've purchased a new gasket, and enough gear oil for my particular differential (10-bolt, 8.5"). The problem I anticipate is figuring out how to get the cover off once the bolts have been removed. Yes, this should be a very straight forward scenario; just remove all 10 bolts, pry the bottom loose to release the fluid, and off it comes. Sounds easy, but in my case the emergency brake cable AND the solid brake line has been run directly infront of the differential cover (about a third of the way down from the top). Both lines appear to obstruct my ability to move the cover far enough away from the ring/pinion gears in order to remove it from the vehicle. Any advice on how I should approach this potential problem before I get under the van? I'm not so worried about the emergency brake cable, as it has some (very little) flexibility. My major concern is the solid brake line running between the two rear wheels. I know I shouldn't be messing with it and moving it around. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions. Chris

When you take your car to have it inspected, does the shop remove the old inspection sticker before or during the inspection process, or do they wait to do all this after the car passes. I'm asking because I know my car needs a lot of work( not sure what yet) but if I take it there and it's a huge bill and I can't get it done all at once, I may have to do it over a few week period. Some of it I may do myself. Any problems here. FYI the inspection is due in October Also, while i am here, i had a new muffler installed on my 89 Chevy barretta( 4cyl. 2.0ltr. ?) last year from the catalytic converter to the tailpipe. This year however the catalytic coverter has holes in it and very noisy. Any problems with just changing out the converter and leaving the rest intact.