9 replies to this topic

[racingbob]

how do I check to see if I have play in the diff

 

and what is ok and not, to see about this movement I have on / off the throttle

 

as if  the subframe or engine mounts have gone which seem all ok

[Cooperman]

Jack the car up on one side and see how much free play you have in the raised wheel with the car in gear. You will soon know if this is a problem.

If there is a lot of free play, remove the engine & gearbox, take off the diff cover, remove the diff unit and look at the pin. If it is worn, fit a X-Pin diff and the problem is solved.

[xrocketengineer]

how do I check to see if I have play in the diff

 

and what is ok and not, to see about this movement I have on / off the throttle

 

as if  the subframe or engine mounts have gone which seem all ok

Some more info:

http://www.theminifo...ferential play

[racingbob]

Jack the car up on one side and see how much free play you have in the raised wheel with the car in gear. You will soon know if this is a problem.

If there is a lot of free play, remove the engine & gearbox, take off the diff cover, remove the diff unit and look at the pin. If it is worn, fit a X-Pin diff and the problem is solved.

yes I did that but don't know what is exceptable or not  it was 50mm both sides in first gear

[racingbob]

looks like something in the diff not right

 

will take engine out have alook

[Cooperman]

Fit a X-pin and never have to worry about the diff pin again.

[xrocketengineer]

If it looks like this, something is wrong:

Edited by xrocketengineer, 11 July 2014 - 08:05 PM.

[Guess-Works.com]

lol

[racingbob]

got drive shaft and pot joint out from drivers side and the shaft from the diff

 

has about 3/16 play up and down and sideways

 

so engine coming out,

 

DO I REALY NEED A CROSS PIN DIFF OR WILL A MOLY ONE BE OK FOR WHAT I NEED

ONLY GOT 75 HP AND 80 TORQUE JUST SEMI FAST ROAD UP THE LANES, NO RACING

LIKE THE OLD DAYS

 

ALSO WHAT POT JOINT BEST THE MINISPARES £28 or £37

[Guess-Works.com]

What kills the diff pin is long final drives ( eg MPi's ) or lifting a driving wheel (wheelspin), so if you're into spirited driving then I would suggest an x-pin... it's a belt and braces replacement, but you must buy the correct type, too many times I've had to rebuild some cheaper x-pins which have come across my bench because substandard quality parts have been used, namely the pins, and they've worn and taken out the thrusts and planets too...

 

The moly pins are good, I use them as standard in my rebuilds and are fine for every day cars.