Rear diff for lunch, anyone? *munch* *munch*

[Mrs B]

I have just spoken with him, he's on his way back.

[White Lightning]

Gutted for you Nev

But it sounds like you are on the case already

[Nick Mann]

Chris - I have still got yours. Nev was already on his way to get another when I spoke to him.

Good luck with it Nev! Sorry I can't be there to help, but I can be on the other end of a phone!

And what a let down of a story. You should at least be launching or carrying out some other minor heroics!

[CANDEE]

Damn thats not good Nev..

[elnevio]

And what a let down of a story. You should at least be launching or carrying out some other minor heroics!

Ha! It might have been the 'mini-launch' onto the main A61 roundabout in the wet, at about 1500rpm that did the trick - I thought I got some wheelspin, but it felt a little like it was bouncing slightly for a few times in a second or two. Lit three-bars up at the same time! A blast up the bypass and dodging around the side streets of Sheffield ensued before the diff gave up...


Anyway, the Swift of Justice was pressed in to service this afternoon, up and over the Peak District and back, and sterling service it delivered, along with a replacement AYC diff (see pic!), and Justice, of course...

The diff was provided by Mo (zedy1 - thanks chap! ), but unfortunately, the man himself couldn't be there as he was out, but huge thanks to a few of his guys who were there to open up for me - sorting me out with a brew, and some good banter, and even letting me loose on the biccies!

Big thanks to everyone in CVR4 who has helped so far today.

More to come tomorrow evening, as the fitting begins - hopefully with assistance from miller and Turbo_Steve . Time to get tooled up!

[White Lightning]

Good luck mate. I will be interested to hear how you get on with this job

[elnevio]

Good luck mate. I will be interested to hear how you get on with this job

Prepare for the worst!


I've already had enough of the smell of ATF - and the replacement job is yet to start!

[wintertidenz]

Pics of the inside of the dead diff are required after removal

[miller]

See ya tomorrow.


Steve, you know where i live! See you around 4pm? what method of time travel shall we use?


Nev,

Need any more tools? Jack, stands? How high can we get the rear of the car to aid getting it in place? how heavy is it?

Mike

[aboo]

Well done Nev & good luck chaps with the repair.

[MikeKey]

Good luck with it Nev. It's really not that bad of a job either, I did mine on my own with nowt but spanners, a trolley jack and a pair of axle stands!

[Ryan]

Prepare for the worst!


I've already had enough of the smell of ATF - and the replacement job is yet to start!

I agree - it does smell disgusting, the only thing worse is heavy gear oil *gag*

[elnevio]

See ya tomorrow.


Steve, you know where i live! See you around 4pm? what method of time travel shall we use?


Nev,

Need any more tools? Jack, stands? How high can we get the rear of the car to aid getting it in place? how heavy is it?

Mike

So, about an hour to mine at that time of day then! You still got my address details Mike?


Nick mentioned that a 22mm spanner would be very helpful. I have a pair of axle stands, but another pair may be useful if we opt for the four-wheels-off-the-ground version of AYC bleeding. Another jack may also be useful, two might make things quicker. I have ATF and gear oil, and the hand pump that fits the Amsoil bottles.

And I don't think Steve has internet at the hotel this evening - something about it being broken? Best you speak to him direct. Text me when en route from yours, so I know when to get the tea on. I mean get started with the task in hand!

PS. Steve did mention something about borrowing some scruffy clothes from you when he gets there?

[elnevio]

I agree - it does smell disgusting, the only thing worse is heavy gear oil *gag*

Gear oil is horrible! *bleurgh*


I don't mind ATF - it's just it's all I've been able to smell all day!

[miller]

roger that. ill sort it tomorrow during the day. ill dig my smallest yellow T shirt out for him!!

Im not sure i have a 22mm spanner but will check. i got all the rest.

[pezza]

Gear oil is horrible! *bleurgh*

I cant remember the smell but I remember it made me almost heave.. A few spanner heads I know cant get on with it either.

Good luck with the swap!

[elnevio]

That sucks Nev! When you last changed the diff oil was there any red oil in the gear part of the diff?

We were ready to change both fluids in the diff a few months ago, but just topped them up instead (didn't need changing as boths lots were in really good nick, and are both Amsoil). Will have to check when we drain the old diff later, although it may already be contaminated now from the failure.


In the meantime, a question for those reading this thread:

I know that the fluids will add about a kilo in weight to the diff, but it seems easier to prime the new diff with the fresh ATF and gear oil, prior to offering it up to the car for fitting. Is this sensible, or not?

[peter thomson]

I'd be tempted to fill them as well while it's on the ground. It will save a bit of time and you won't have the smelly stuff running down your arms. Though you may have leakage from the driveshafts

[elnevio]

Thanks, Peter.

I think we'll offer it up on the jack first, just to make sure there is nothing obvious likely to cause a problem, drop it back down again, fill it up, then go for the final fit. Well, it's a plan!

[psbarham]

I know that the fluids will add about a kilo in weight to the diff, but it seems easier to prime the new diff with the fresh ATF and gear oil, prior to offering it up to the car for fitting. Is this sensible, or not?

It's worth a go, but the diff will be open to the elements until the drive shafts are fitted, so the potential for contamination to the new oil is high, at least with an empty diff if you do get any crud in the seals whilst fitting it you can clean them with petrol/diesel/brake cleaner/mr muscle/channel No.5 without diluting the oils.

oh and good luck gents