Differential rebuild

[jonbarrett]

I think my diff needs some care. Is a service kit available? I notice a rebuild kit is available for the T5 gearbox on ebay. Looks OK to me.

[BLUETHUNDER]

You may need a specialist company.The diff is made by an Aussie company caled BTR

[morebeanz]

I'm sure every Indie has their own approach, but I can tell you that Fernies send their's away to a specialist. Don't bother asking how I came to know...

[ridds]

Unless you know how to set preload on the ring and pinion gear send it away.

[sjwb]

More to the point, how did you reach your diagnosis?

[jonbarrett]

Developed a whine. It's either the diff or wheel bearing. My money is on the diff. The diff housing is damp suggesting a small leak. There is a tiny patch of oil on the garage floor but I'm guessing the drips might be hitting the exhaust pipe. Given the diff only holds just over a litre of oil I fear it may be empty. I'm refilling it tomorrow to see of the noise goes but I'm worried the damage is already done.