StevieB
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 posted on 8/10/06 at 05:10 PM |
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2 Diff questions in one
Hi.
I'm starting to think about cleaning up my diff and have come to a couple of options that I'm hoping people on here can help me with:
How much does it cost to get a diff recon'd properly (on the basis that if I get a receipt for recon'd diff and engine, I should be able
to get a new plate rather than a Q).
Altternatively,
What's the best methid for cleaning up a diff to the best finish (currently got Gunk applied and will keep doing so for a few days, but there
must be a better way - Gunk isn't really very good!)?
Cheers,
Steve
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DIY Si
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 05:13 PM |
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Oven cleaner is supposed to be good for cleaning. No idea about recon bit though.
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StevieB
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 05:26 PM |
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I wonder if cilit bang would do any good?
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DIY Si
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 05:29 PM |
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Should be, just be sure you get the grime/limescale version and maybe the de-greaser.
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pawgrp
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 06:14 PM |
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Clean off the crap with scraper, wash down with thinners then take it with u next time u go over to mk and they will let u put it in their blaster.
comes up like new.they have blanking plates to stop any grit getting in(just incase you were wondering).
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froggy
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 06:32 PM |
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7" diffs run with very little backlash around 10 thou so if yours have any real play between pinion and output it could be adjusted but they
are pretty tough anyway, as far as re con goes its just seals and bearings which if you can lock the diff to undo the pinion plange nut you can do
yourself . around £100 should cover having it stripped and re built with new seals and bearings extra
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StevieB
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 06:38 PM |
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There's nothing wrong with the diff from what I can tell - it's not in too bad a state. The reasin for getting a recon'd one would
be to be able to present the receipt at the DVLA inspection (along with the same for the engine) and be able to get a new plate, rather than a Q
[Edited on 8/10/06 by StevieB]
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DavidM
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 08:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by StevieB
on the basis that if I get a receipt for recon'd diff and engine, I should be able to get a new plate rather than a Q).
To be eligible for a new plate you are only allowed one reconditioned part.
See here under "Kit Cars"
http://direct.gov.uk/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicle/RegisteringAVehicleArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=10014246&chk=VsQ/Fs
David
[Edited on 8/10/06 by DavidM]
Proportion is Everything
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StevieB
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| posted on 8/10/06 at 09:01 PM |
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Oh well - cilit bang or oven cleaner it is then!
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peterriley2
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| posted on 9/10/06 at 09:40 AM |
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by the way, i tried both cillit bang and oven cleaner a few times- by far the best method is to get a power drill with wire brush attachment (one
where the wires are about 1cm in diameter to reach into the ribs) and give it some serious going over. takes about 1-2 hours, but it will come up
shiney, and doesnt involve much cost at all (apart from time) thats then fine to primer and paint.
Joel
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Live your dreams, dont dream your life
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StevieB
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| posted on 9/10/06 at 10:19 AM |
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To be honest, as long as oven cleaner emoves all oilyness, I'll then shove it in the car.
You can't see it and it'll be in s**t state in no time anyway, so as long as I've given it some cursory attention and it works OK
internally, it'll do (I'll spend my hours making things look good that people can see and touch)
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chockymonster
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| posted on 9/10/06 at 10:35 AM |
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Stick some rag/stuff into the driveshaft holes and give it a soak in a bath of Soda crystals.
Seriously nasty, will melt your eyes/skin but the diff will sparkle 
I tried oven cleaner and cillit bang, far too much hard work.
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StevieB
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| posted on 9/10/06 at 10:43 AM |
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Not into using nasty chemicals - haven't got the patience to be careful with them!
Like I said, as long at's had a cursory clean (because it'd be wrong to just throw it in the car).
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Silas (Son of Silas)
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| posted on 9/10/06 at 11:40 AM |
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Good scrub with Gunk or similar the a quick once over with my grit blaster, using walnut shells instead of grit.
Works wonders on engine blocks too. Good thing about walnut is if the odd bit goes astray (inside somewhere it shouldn't) the potential of
damage is much less as its a softer blast medium.
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ProjectX
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| posted on 12/10/06 at 08:38 PM |
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Mine came up a treat using Mr Muscle. Have a look: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=45692
Cheers
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02GF74
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| posted on 18/10/06 at 02:55 PM |
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do you mean outside or inside?
outside: scrape away oil mess then use a tooth brush or similar stiff bush and petrol/paraffin.
inside oven cleaner to get rid of the brown stains and agian brush it; was out with petrol/paraffin - unless they are severe or sludgey, there
probbly is not much point.
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