thescrapman Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Morning allWhilst dismantling my PI I haven oticed that there is slight in and out movement on the input flange of the diff. slight but visible. It had a new bearing about 10k miles ago.2 of my spare nose peices have the same play, on assumed original bearings.The spare diff that seems very good (and is destined for the car), has not play at all on an unknown bearing. Now should there be any in/out movement (I am assuming not) and does it actually matter??CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hello Colin, I don't know why there should be any movement, I wouldn't expect the bearing to have any visible end float so either the shaft is moving on the bearing, or the bearing is moving in the housing (Circlip missing?)? I assume the flange is tight on the shaft?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hopefully diff will come out this afternoon for a look.Just been stripping down the driveshafts this morning, time for 2 new bearings and 4 new UJ's.After 43 years and 120k miles I think they have probably passed their prime. (though one may have only done 50k miles as I mayhave swapped it, still 40+ years old mind!)The grease in the UJ's has a really odd small, very sulphourous.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 impressed you got hubs apart! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ive just took mine out today to sort out the oil leak from the diff, there is only 1 oil seal and that in the diff,,not nose housing? sorry for going slightly off thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sorbington Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's right, just the oil seal at the front of the diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 MikeyB wrote:impressed you got hubs apart! :)I didn't... they are being dealt with professionally as I want it fixed asap.one bearing sounded like it was full of gravel..... :-(Will be down to practise on some spare hubs with the press soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 All apart and the flange was loose, but it was not possible to tighten it any more, so new flange and quill shaft fitted, and then attached to the spare diff.Diff back under car (how I hate that job), and now indoors massaging bruises and crushed fingers.Only dropped it on myself 3 ro 4 times, so getting better. :-(There must be a way of preventing hurting myself so much, perhaps an assistant is required.... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 After the 2nd time having the diff out, I swore II would never do it again without a transmission jack.And of course, it hasn't needed to come out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I might be late on this thread but the diff nose extension usually has shed loads of end float in it. Nothing to worry about. I've had three variants over ten years and they all do it.The latter now 30k+. Used under hard rally use has the same end slop it had when I started... perfect.CheersDazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 thescrapman wrote:Diff back under car (how I hate that job), and now indoors massaging bruises and crushed fingers.Only dropped it on myself 3 ro 4 times, so getting better. :-(There must be a way of preventing hurting myself so much, perhaps an assistant is required.... :-)I just put it on the jack and roll it under the shell and then jack it up. No problem. or am I missing something? :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You're missing the fun of crawling underneath the car with the gearbox on your chest on a damp gravel drive, with the overdrive removed for lightness, which then proceeds to drip cat piss scented EP90 all over you eventually running down and dripping off the back of your neck... luxury.Some people pay a lot of money for that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 My jack doesn't go high enough, teh diff also rolls off it, and onto me as I try to do the last 6 inches.I also don't do lying under cars, it makes me sick. can only do sideways or face down.pain in the a**e:-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazasdolly Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 thescrapman wrote:There must be a way of preventing hurting myself so much, perhaps an assistant is required.... :-)I did offer :PDarren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 You will be getting a call when i am ready to do the Grenn car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 You need;http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Trolley-Jack-Yankee-3ton-Low-Entry-Sealey-3001LEhttp://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/271025827818?var=lv<yp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&adtype=pla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazasdolly Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 thescrapman wrote:You will be getting a call when i am ready to do the Grenn car!No problem Colin, I can't do Saturday as i'm on a parts run for the mgf :(Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 thescrapman wrote:My jack doesn't go high enough, teh diff also rolls off it, and onto me as I try to do the last 6 inches.YES YES THISIt's like trying to carry a watermelon in a coffee cup.Richard B probably has some kind incantation that makes it work.Never again, transmission jack for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I must admit I'm not missing the pre RBRR adrenalin hiked last minute maintenance/firefighting!With two incomplete major house projects on the go, spare time is rather elusive at the moment - but if you're really stuck, give us a shout :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 thescrapman wrote:I also don't do lying under cars, it makes me sick. can only do sideways or face down.pain in the a**eWell colin if your doing it face down and lifting it like that no wonder you get a pain in the a**e.....but how do you do up the bolts like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 With your bum cheeks. It's a little known technique and I spent years practicing by rolling a penny up and down my crevice. The pain was worth it though as I can now undo my wheels nuts when gapping my tappets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 MikeyB wrote:I must admit I'm not missing the pre RBRR adrenalin hiked last minute maintenance/firefighting!With two incomplete major house projects on the go, spare time is rather elusive at the moment - but if you're really stuck, give us a shout :)This isn't last minute, I have 2 months to go! More like general maintenance. And also bear in mind I am doing 3 cars simultaneously, rather than just the one that you had to do. So that puts me in a totally different league.. ;-)Not at all like you who starts with 2 days to go just to get your adrenaline rush.The car was ready 4 weeks ago, that is the annoying thing.:-(Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Alex wrote:but how do you do up the bolts like that?With great difficulty.... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 yes it a real pain in the arse putting diff back in,just done mine and finished yesterday,,leak-free now,,,it easier if you put the car on flat ground not sloping(must remember) got mine in with trolley jack and few bit of wood for leveling(big floor type not cheapo chuck-a-way)wont be doing that again in a hurry :) im on the roll again brum-brum :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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