Which diff - stag or saloon/estate?

[Mr Happy]

Hi all

I was just about to refit my diff cover, but......the gasket doesn't fit.

Does anyone recognise this unit?   Any advice/comments would be appreciated.

MIi 1976 - Rover V8 conversion.

Thanks

Les

[Randall]

Should be a serial number stamped somewhere, with a 2 or 3 letter prefix.  The prefix can be decoded to discover the original application.

The "Stag" diff I got sold had a MGA prefix, indicating it actually came from a 2.5 Estate.

[Richard B]

Also check the six figure part number in the rear aluminium casting, this will will identify the origin. Post it on here if you want someone to trace it.

There are two bolt holes that differ between the Stag and Saloon.

[Mr Happy]

Thanks Guys couldn't see the number on the main housing but number on the ali cover is 305721(see attached images)

thanks again

Regards

[Richard B]

Sorry , link no longer available

Thats a MkI Saloon / MkI & II Estate diff. Chris Witor has the gasket £2.75

http://www.chriswitor.com/products.php?cat=332


The serial No. is stamped into the main casing on the bottom, usually buried under paint or dirt and can be hard to spot sometimes. At a guess will start MB, MG, ME or MN.

[Mr Happy]

Excellent....many thanks Richard and all.

Very much appreciated

Regards

LB

[GT6 M]

Dont use a gasket, use  silicon sealant
it,ll never leak



M

[Mr Happy]

Hi GT6 M


Can you recommend one....and can it be used in conjunction with the gasket?

[GT6 M]

No gasket, just silicon sealant

I use the high temp stuff i get frae the fire place spot int toon
butt, most of the motor factors will sell it,

its in smaller tubes,  butt still plenty for sealing it up
just mek sure its all clean, no oil, clean wid thinners or petrol

and if yer covers no fitting correctly, cos its wrong cover,  then ye need to drill a 1/4 hole in diff
tap it, and use a 1/4 bolt
it,ll fit just oot wards of the hole already there

M