chunkielad
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 11:31 AM |
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Sierra Saphire
I remember reading that the Sapphire has a different back end - Is this right? If so can it still be used as the De Dion setup you'd use from a
not Sapphire part without any issues?
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Hellfire
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 11:34 AM |
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Is that a trick question Chunkie? 
The Sapphire does have a different backend from a hatchback Sierra in shape. Not in the running gear AFAIA. It's certainly not De Dion but can
be used pretty much with most other Sierra transmissions of the non-LSD ilk.
IIRC the sapphire does not have either LSD or disc's on the rear.
Correct me if I'm wrong
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James
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 12:05 PM |
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Chunkie,
I used a Sapphire. It's fine.
I remember someone saying they were different- maybe Locost car club newsletter or something (a few years ago) but I've not seen any
differences.
HTH,
James
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ned
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 12:09 PM |
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only difference in the back end of later sierra's (not necessarily just saphhires asa far as i know) is that they use rear disc brakes as
oppsoed to drums. not a problem for either dedion or irs though..
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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nick205
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| posted on 10/1/05 at 12:56 PM |
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I'm using a Saphire and have not found any differences.
Nick
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chunkielad
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| posted on 12/1/05 at 10:45 AM |
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Fantastic fellas thanks.
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