Diff Problem

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Had the car on the ramp today,first thing i noticed was all four nuts were loose on the propshaft.After jacking the rear wheel and turning there is a clunk type sound in the diff.

The mechanic is adamant the diff is broken and the nuts have gone loose from vibration ..Do you think this could be the case..

Where do i go from here ?It needs upgraded because of the extra power.
It`s the one with fins at the rear for cooling.

[Jammy Dodger]

Grantura of course !

in Blackpool mind...

ETA www.readmanracing.co.uk

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Thats miles away ! would anything else need servicing etc like the drive shafts ,any replaceable parts there,

[Jammy Dodger]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Thats miles away ! would anything else need servicing etc like the drive shafts ,any replaceable parts there,

just send it, DHL or something.

AFAIK you don't have to do out else if the CV joints are ok (which they probably are)

i only changed my driveshafts to allow me to whack up the power/torque safely in future

Ask John Reid !

[domV8]

On the phone to him yesterday - really helpful chap.

My diff will be going there shortly...

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Mines the early diff and is good for 450hp(been told) ,so it does not need uprated parts..

I wonder if it can be removed in my Garage so i can carry on with other jobs over the winter..

Im a bit pd off because i wanted to kick ass down Shakespears Raceway

who`s going when? I may just come down to watch.. IN MY VAN!

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Wednesday 28th September 13:45

[Jammy Dodger]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Mines the early diff and is good for 450hp ,so it does not need uprated parts..

I wonder if it can be removed in my Garage so i can carry on with other jobs over the winter..

i thought someone told you it was buggered ? did you speak to John ?

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Yes just spoke to him ! needs rebuilding .

Weird how all four nuts were loose .

[Simon says]

Daz,have you done the bolts up and then road tested the car since? Are you certain thats all the noise is? your noise maybe just the loose bolts in which case you need to tighten up your maintenance routine

Edited by Simon says on Wednesday 28th September 14:18

[neal1980]

Come on Daz quit the excuses rebuild the diff after the weekend!

Whats the worst that can happen!

[Jammy Dodger]

neal1980 said:

Come on Daz quit the excuses rebuild the diff after the weekend!

Whats the worst that can happen!

there'll be more than 4 nuts loose this weekend...

disappointed won't be there

[dbv8]

Yeah come on down to Shakey DAz.

My diffs been slack and clunking for years.
It isnt stopping me from being there.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Which day ? Im aware its on Saturday and Sunday..

[Alexdaredevilz]

I had this problem took me weeks to find

The 4 nuts are just locking nuts,

So loosen them back off, then tighten the 4 bolts from behind(Allen?) once there done up, then tighten the nuts back up

[dbv8]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Which day ? Im aware its on Saturday and Sunday..

Both Daz Its your choice.
Most of us are there for the whole weekend starting Friday night at 6.

[Simon says]

Would really have liked to have gone to this but just have to much going on at thr moment. got a feeling its going to be better than the Pod meet too.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Can you just turn up with the tent and camp or does it need booking ..whats it cost..

[haircutmike]

That's what I'm doing Daz.

Come on down, I'll be honoured to whip your ass!

[SILICONEKID340HP]

[quote=haircutmike]That's what I'm doing Daz.

Come on down, I'll be honoured to whip your ass![/quot

Are you taking the Skoda ? more chance of winning

[neal1980]

Come on Daz come down for the weekend I think you would be a right laff with a few beers down you!