twybrow
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 09:04 PM |
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Play in english diff
I posted a couple of days ago (here) about a funny noise from the
propshaft/output shaft, well I have done a bit more investigating....
I found that both of my lower trailing arm bolts were not tight, which meant the axle could rotate when under load (eg by rocking gently when in
gear).
I also noticed my diff (escort rs live axle) input flange moves sideways 2-3mm if you push it sideways. Does this sound normal?
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02GF74
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 09:37 PM |
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no. pretty sure that is not right - the output flange sits in a bearing so there should be no side to side play.
looks like you are gonna have to take a peek
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 09:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by twybrow
I also noticed my diff (escort rs live axle) input flange moves sideways 2-3mm if you push it sideways. Does this sound normal?
No, the pinion bearing is supposed to be pre-loaded so there should be no play here. Probably the crush tube has relaxed a bit over time and loosened
everything up.
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twybrow
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 10:13 PM |
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Oh well... It looks like the axle rebuild + lsd is next on the cards (it was supposed to be a winter thing!)....
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 11:15 PM |
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Is it just me .......but in your avatar the car is very high off the ground at the front
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westf27
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| posted on 26/10/09 at 11:23 PM |
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look at the bottom bone,bump steer going on ?
555
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twybrow
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| posted on 27/10/09 at 12:02 AM |
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And no number plates too!!
Yeah, it was on stilts on the way to SVA. Now all suspension sorted my Procomp. I need a new avatar pic!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 27/10/09 at 08:11 AM |
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Id expect mine is going to look like that as the sump is very low.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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