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Old May 18, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Default What have i buggered, diff or something elce

Its on a 4x4 saph.

I lanched it off the traffic lights from about 5500rmp. it went off as normal and then there was a big bang and a momentary drive loss. then it drove ok from the next 500 yards. after that there was a clicking/ crunching nosie comeing from the back of the car and every time it made the nosie the car jurked.

it amost feels like the propshaft bracked has come off the car and is slapping around but the prop is still in and furm.

another thing is it makes the nosie and jurks loads when going round tight corners.


im sure its the rear diff but just wanted to see what others though
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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ive a nice 9" one here if you would like to upgrade????
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosworth Rallyesport
ive a nice 9" one here if you would like to upgrade????
thanks for the offer mate, i might take you up on that if you still have it in a couple of months time, i have a spare normal diff i can put in it. like most things, its shit itself just when im strapped for cash.

MAD YUM- thanks for that. i though as much, looks like im gunna be busy tommorow night.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD YUM
Easy job mate make sure you give the bolts a good soaking in WD40
i'll soak it before work tommorow and do the job when i get in. thats should give it some time to peratrate. looks easy enough to change
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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sorry to here your bad news .i bought 2 spare diffs for my 4x4... 2 months after i got the car for that "just in case it happens time"

fucking fords eh
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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yer still love it though bless it.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tank Mike
yer still love it though bless it.
true money pits yes

love the shonky always
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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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have fun changing it, not as easy as you think lol

gurantee the top bolt is seized proper in there, and them torx bolts that hold the shaft on are a pain especially if you slip and knacker them up lol

but get it on some ramps and just make sure its the rear diff, its usually gearbox, front diff front shaft that go before a rear diff on a 4wd

but as you its at the back of the car then more than likely rear diff
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