Einar Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 I am about to fit a recon diff unit to my Vitesse. When the rear attachments are fitted the front mounting plate does not fit on the studs from the chassis. Some clearance of around 1 cm is missing to be able to fit the front plate. I have attached a pic of the front left attachment of the mounting plate to illustrate the problem. I have heard that it is recommended to have the original one reconditioned rather than fitting another recon one as the shape of the front mounting plate may be different from car to car. I experienced some difference between the new and old plates and have therefore used the old plate on the new reconditioned one. Anyway it does not fit. As far as I can see the mounting should be straight forward or am I missing something here? Is there anyone that has experienced this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elm-phoenix Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 changed mine 3 times, and hade to adjust each one with force to the wings to fit each one, and have no problems, changed to suit engines not throgh neglect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 Okey, I see the picture. The plate seems to be quite stiff to me so is it bended/adjusted in place or on the bench? Do I need to heat it to ease the adjustment? (the Vit is just jacked up so limited space) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elm-phoenix Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 done all mine in position with the hinge side bolt/bolts in other side, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 OK - thanks. However, I may imagine it would be hard to bend it ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elm-phoenix Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 laying on back under car, after jacking up diff and bolting on back, swing up try, drop down swing at arm with lump hammer and offer up again, repeat till fits, worked for me, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Have a look at the paint in the front bracket.Here's mine after I had the same problem.The line of shed paint shows where was the very slight bend.Nothing to see on the other side.Cure? BFH!John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einar Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 The diff is fitted - and the mounting plate was quite easy to bend. In fact not a problem at all :). Anyway, thanks for the replies as I feel much more comfortable to proceed after getting some input. (There are not that many Triumph-specialists in my neighborhood – in Norway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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