AdamR20
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 10:10 AM |
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MX-5 VLSD Chain Drive Conversion
Morning all,
I'm looking to convert an early 1.6 MX-5 VLSD to chain drive and wondering if anyone has any pearls of wisdom?
I've checked out the (probably deliberately fairly small  ) photos on chaindrivediff.co.uk and think I know how they are doing it, but the bit
I'm struggling on is sealing the unit up - mainly the side of the flange where the crownwheel is normally fitted, the holes circled red
below:
Here are some other pics:
The 'cup' that goes over the main body of the diff looks like a right bugger to make - a LOT of boring / machining - but I guess it would
be possible to do it in steel instead, using a piece of tube of the right ID and then weld a 'cap' over the end.
But yeah, anyone else done this conversion and willing to share how they did it?
Many thanks in advance,
Adam
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minitici
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 10:36 AM |
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Simple - send the bits to me to convert - as you can see I have done a few!
Doug (AKA Westgarage Engineering)
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AdamR20
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 10:40 AM |
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Haha. I actually just sent you an email asking for prices. I'll give you a call if it's easier  Thanks.
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russbost
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 03:18 PM |
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We convert the standard MR2 Mk1 donor diff for use in the Furore, the first ones I had an ali "can" machined up similar to what
you've pictured, which was bl**dy expensive, on all after the first couple we simply get plates welded into the gaps in the casing & have a
bung & grease nipple, fill the diff with grease - I've not managed to break one yet with a ZZR1400, so the principle certainly works!
It's simpler, cheaper & significantly lighter.
I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator
headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names
furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
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maccmike
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| posted on 28/10/15 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by minitici
Simple - send the bits to me to convert - as you can see I have done a few!
Doug (AKA Westgarage Engineering)
hahaha
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