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diff rebuild - where?
john_p_b - 25/6/19 at 07:26 AM

got a couple of sierra diffs sat in my garage, both of unknown condition but a mate is about to embark on a kit build so want to get one overhauled for him but it's been years since i've had a diff rebuilt and the guy i used to use has hung his spanners up now.

anyone point me in the right direction? closer to leicester the better really.

40inches - 25/6/19 at 07:48 AM

Is Sheffield too far away? M&T Transmissions

john_p_b - 25/6/19 at 08:28 AM

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
Is Sheffield too far away? M&T Transmissions


sheffield is fine if that's where i need to go. cheers for that.

CosKev3 - 25/6/19 at 09:45 AM

http://www.daveraemotorsport.com

Highly reccomend Dave Rae,he will arrange collection so no need to be local

sdh2903 - 25/6/19 at 11:40 AM

quote:
Originally posted by CosKev3
http://www.daveraemotorsport.com

Highly reccomend Dave Rae,he will arrange collection so no need to be local


Another vote for Dave Rae. Top service at a very reasonable price.

matty h - 25/6/19 at 06:32 PM

All gears Worksop.

matt5964 - 25/6/19 at 08:55 PM

Paul at road and race transmissions is a go to guy for all things gears

https://www.rrtransmissions.com/

pigeondave - 25/6/19 at 10:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by matt5964
Paul at road and race transmissions is a go to guy for all things gears

https://www.rrtransmissions.com/


Another vote for road and race, but they might be too far away.

sandhu - 26/6/19 at 04:41 PM

Colin Coventry 07733466478

sandhu - 26/6/19 at 04:46 PM

Top guy does what u what .man of his word
Not like some

nick205 - 27/6/19 at 12:13 PM

I don't know the cost of a diff rebuild, but how does the does it compare with getting a diff that doesn't need a rebuild?

talkingshte - 27/6/19 at 06:53 PM

What about doing it yourself? It's not too hard, just take your time.

sdh2903 - 27/6/19 at 06:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
I don't know the cost of a diff rebuild, but how does the does it compare with getting a diff that doesn't need a rebuild?


Problem is knowing 100% that it doesn't need a rebuild. Most Sierra diffs out there are very long in the tooth now.

250 ish quid for a rebuild from Dave Rae. All new bearings, seals, blast cleaned and repainted. No brainer really

john_p_b - 28/6/19 at 11:56 AM

quote:
Originally posted by talkingshte
What about doing it yourself? It's not too hard, just take your time.


if i had means of setting the preload and backlash on it i would as they aren't rocket science but seeing as it's a 1 off job it's not worth investing in the kit to do it myself.

john_p_b - 28/6/19 at 11:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
I don't know the cost of a diff rebuild, but how does the does it compare with getting a diff that doesn't need a rebuild?


the chap is just getting set up to build a GBS Zero, GBS want £564 for a recon unit which has had bearings, seals and a coat of paint

Dave Rae will do the same to one of the units i've got including painting it and there's just shy of £300 difference to buying from GBS. I think Dave wins this one!