Hi all,
I'm having trouble getting the diff housing to split because there is this one corner that seems to have moulded itself together...
Any suggestions??
Thanks,
Iain.
Edited by IainNeon91, 07 March 2014 - 03:48 PM.
Splitting The Diff Housing
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 03:48 PM
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 03:49 PM
Heat it up locally with a butane torch.
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 03:53 PM
I'll give it a go!
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 03:54 PM
I would get that screwdriver out! you will damage the mating surfaces and it may lead to leaking when you reassemble.
Heat should help though with a few blows with a copper mallet or block of wood and regular hammer.
I had this with mine!
Good luck
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 03:54 PM
rubber mallet helps I would stay away from pry bars or screwdrivers as any damage to the alloy faces could lead to leaks. Stick with it and it will come apart :)
Too slow - snap
Edited by The Principal, 07 March 2014 - 03:54 PM.
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:23 PM
Good ol' Butane
Cheers for that suggestion
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Posted 07 March 2014 - 06:28 PM
Nice one!
Ben
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