Camilla Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Hi therei have been told by our garage that our poor old Herald needs a new diff and has suggested a cost of £300 for the parts plus work. Does this sound about right or is there somewhere I can get hold of a cheaper differential? Your guys help as ever is very welcome.Cheers Camilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I need to replace mine as well and got various quotes from £285,- to £400,- just for the unit. I will not recommend the cheapest one as I bought this 4 years and 20.000 miles ago and it recently broke down. I’ve got the recommendation to use Canley classics, see this tread: [Sorry, link no longer available] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 There are few reputable suppliers so for the pupose of impartiality I won't say where I went for mine on the forum, but send me a PM if you would like more info. It cost me £260 exchange for a reconditioned unit. I've only done a couple of thousand miles since fitting it but I'm satisfied with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSter Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 what area are you in i know a company in kent that rebuild all bits like this and are very reasonable?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camilla Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 we are in Bristol but would like to know what kind of cost you got yours for as it might be cheaper to get it sent here from kent than the amounts we have been quoted. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 And there was I thinking second-hand Herald 4:11 diffs were two a penny. I would have though a second-hand diff would've been so cheap, bordering on free, and with a couple of hours or so labour to fit.....£100 plus VAT all done is what I'd expect.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paudman Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 1218 wrote:And there was I thinking second-hand Herald 4:11 diffs were two a penny. MarkSo was I. Just broke one - and I mean broke it - for a magazine article. Oops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cureton Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 1218 wrote:And there was I thinking second-hand Herald 4:11 diffs were two a penny. I would have though a second-hand diff would've been so cheap, bordering on free, and with a couple of hours or so labour to fit.....£100 plus VAT all done is what I'd expect.MarkSecond hand ones are available, but most have been used for 40 years or more so are at best in dubious condition. I would sooner spend the extra and know it's likely to last, that's the route I took a couple of years ago. I also think two hours labour is very optomistic, I'm pretty experienced at these things and don't think I could do it that time unless everything comes apart easily etc. But then it takes me 20 minutes to get my overalls on, get the ramps out (can't do it without ramps, blocks or pit) and get it up in the air etc - but maybe I'm just getting old :) I'm certain no garage would be prepared to take it on for two hours labour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 S-T operation No 3-112 Differential unit. Replace ... ... 04.20 Hrsalso 3-113 Differential unit. Overhaul ... 09.70 HrsC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 2hrs to change a herald diff? No sweat (providing everything comes undone!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hammond Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have done this in 2 hours, agreed it does depend on everything coming apart ok! Granted, back in the day the cars (usually Vitesses) were not terribly old, Vitesses broke diffs often, but not sure if I ever have encountered this on a Herald.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camilla Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 We have been quoted £340 before VAT. With VAT and delivery the diff alone is going to cost £500 before any labour has been factored in. I would greatly appreciate all and everybodies help in sourcing a cheaper alternative as many people have suggested that we should be able to get a reconditioned unit for much less. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyf Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I've just had a look on the Canley Classics website, Herald 4.11 Ratio Differential exchange is £299.80 including the V.A.T.There is a £50.75 surcharge if you haven't got a serviceable exchange unit and not sure what the delivery charge would be?They can also rebuild your existing Diff for £197.80 incl V.A.T. subject to it being rebuildable? :-/I had a recon 3.89 ratio unit for my Vitesse off TD Fitchetts a few years ago, I've done around 8,000 miles with no problems, I reckon it was £285 exchange including the V.A.T. but that was 5 or 6 years ago?I've heard Mick Papworth does a good job of rebuilding Diffs, though I've not dealt with him personally, if you get up to the Midlands then one of the above shouldn't be to far away, Canleys & Mick Papworth are near to Coventry on the M6?RegardsGary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 You can probably get a S/H unit for about £50.But you don't want to be paying someone to fit a S/H unit only to find its knackered. Unfortunately if you cannot do the work yourselves you are better off paying and getting a good unit fitted once only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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