Help needed on my diff...

Smallfry · 2026-04-02T12:49:45+0100

I am surprised a thing like that only has two pinion diff. I guess it must have some heft.

RaceDiagnostics · 2026-04-02T13:13:51+0100

I have seen reports about the pin wallering out the housing, fortunately this pin was still very tight.

RaceDiagnostics · 2026-04-02T14:49:00+0100

Bearing caps in.

Mesh test, although there is nothing I can do about it as I don't have any shims to adjust the pinion depth.

I think it's just about ok

Smallfry · 2026-04-02T16:54:55+0100

Ideally be better nearer the root. As you have gone to all that trouble already .......

Just sayin

RaceDiagnostics · 2026-04-02T17:11:33+0100

I know, but I'm now sick of this job and just want it done, so pushed on.

The ends of the axles are held into the diff with these clips. One went on ok and the other pinged off into the depths of the diff, thankfully I was able to fish it out with a magnet. Otherwise doesn't bear thinking about.

Back cover on with sealant.

Just need to bolt the prop shaft on then bolt the diff back onto the subframe from above! Ludicrous design bolting from above when there is no access to get to the fixings.

Blobber · 2026-04-02T18:09:10+0100

RaceDiagnostics said:
I know, but I'm now sick of this job and just want it done, so pushed on.

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The ends of the axles are held into the diff with these clips. On went on ok and the other pinged off into the depths of the diff, thankfully I was able to fish it out with a magnet. Otherwise doesn't bear thinking about.

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Back cover on with sealant.

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Just need to bolt the prop shaft on then bolt the diff back onto the subframe from above! Ludicrous design bolting from above when there is no access to get to the fixings.