Diff Rebuild Recommendation?

[ukkid35]

I need to get my diff rebuilt due to runout and vibration.

It also gets very hot, is that normal?

Who would you recommend and how much do I need to budget?

TIA

[philh]

I used readman racing in Blackpool for my chimp diff rebuild he's ex Tvr and a great guy to talk to, oh and the diff is good cost £400 ish

[ukkid35]

Many thanks - much appreciated

[greenracing]

Just got mine back from Readman after I found excessive play in the output flanges (killed speedo sensor) and also making a whining noise. Readman found that the teflon liners were non-existent and even returned some of the melted bits they found inside for me to look at! Hopefully I will have time to fit it at the weekend. Total cost was £420 inc vat and shipping as the diff didn’t need any major parts.

[Hawkeye1922]

http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/index.html

I used this firm. Complete rebuild and paint was about £350 iirc. Seemed to know their stuff. Can't tell you if the result is any good yet tho - car not running yet.

[camel_landy]

Talking of diffs...

What oil should it be filled with?

M

[Tanguero]

I had a discussion about rebuilding my diff with Readman Racing, in the end we decided that it didn't really need it, but he had a very specific recommendation as to oil, which apparently is the only oil on the market that is the same as the oil that the diff was specced to use. Having used this oil I must say the whole thing feels a lot tighter and smoother as he said it would.

Unfortunately I can't remember off the top of my head what the oil is but I will have a look this evening or if you give him a ring I am sure he would tell you.

[MaidstoneSports]

Hi,

We've done quite a few diff rebuilds for Cerbera's in the past. if you would like a chat

Regards
Andy

ETA

Suggest email as discussing business on the forums is not allowed.

Edited by Big Al. on Friday 7th December 20:21

[greenracing]

the oil is morris oil xfs80w/140

http://www.racetechdirect.co.uk/tvr-car-parts-deta...

I also use Morris in the engine and gearbox.

[ukkid35]

Thanks everyone, I'll probably go see Gearboxman since they're local to me.

[Tanguero]

The oil that Readman recommended to me as being the only suitable replacement is Morris Lodexol SS 80W/40

[greenracing]

May depend on diff type then, mine is a hydratrak unit.

[Tanguero]

greenracing said:

May depend on diff type then, mine is a hydratrak unit.

Could be. Mine is non-hydratrack.