Hi folks. For another, non-Locost, project I have a genuine MK2 RS2000 English axle.

The diff pan (the pressed steel part welded to the axle casing) is damaged.

Does anywhere sell a replacement weld-on pan? I know from my Land Rover projects that it’s a tricky, but doable job but I haven’t been able to find a source for English axle pans. Alternatively if any of the rally specialists do them it might be quicker just to send them the axle casing for a refurb.

Thank you.

PS: the RS2000 diff pan had a little u-shaped hoop welded onto it and I can’t for the life of me picture what it was for: any ideas?

[Edited on 15/2/21 by gasket999]

The U hoop. normally has a rubber insert, and its for the handbrake rod to slide into, and align
as the handbrake cable only goes to one side

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Originally posted by gasket999
Hi folks. For another, non-Locost, project I have a genuine MK2 RS2000 English axle.

The diff pan (the pressed steel part welded to the axle casing) is damaged.

Does anywhere sell a replacement weld-on pan? I know from my Land Rover projects that it’s a tricky, but doable job but I haven’t been able to find a source for English axle pans. Alternatively if any of the rally specialists do them it might be quicker just to send them the axle casing for a refurb.

Thank you.

PS: the RS2000 diff pan had a little u-shaped hoop welded onto it and I can’t for the life of me picture what it was for: any ideas?

[Edited on 15/2/21 by gasket999]

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Guys - thank you very much! That answers the loop query.

On the casing, I’m now kicking myself: I had seen that advert but just saw the pics of the fabricated housing. As this is a restoration I wanted an original look - which is exactly what they offer in the blurb. Just called them and they can supply exactly what I need.

That’s all the answers I needed. Thank you.

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