I can't remember where but I'm sure I've read a recommendation somewhere to replace diff side covers rather than bother replacing the bushes and oil seals. But ...
1) Side covers are expensive.
2) Side covers are in short supply.
3) It doesn't looked like it should be a big job to replace the bushes and seals with just basic tools.
Am I missing something?
Diff Side Seals & Bushes
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fenghuang
, Mar 21 2015 04:59 PM
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Posted 21 March 2015 - 05:16 PM
The bushes will need machining to size after fitting
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Posted 21 March 2015 - 05:32 PM
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Posted 21 March 2015 - 05:50 PM
Yes, looking in the right place...
Since you do 2nd hand covers, do you do them ready to fit (with bushes and seals fitted) and do you do exchanges?
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Posted 21 March 2015 - 06:57 PM
As Rob Mac said, the bushes do need machining after being fitted. I actually ream them to size - 0.001 - 0.0015" clearance, it's easier. With decent bushes in there, the seals can actually work at sealing then!
Not a hard job, but without a reamer, I'm not sure what you'd do.
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Posted 21 March 2015 - 07:42 PM
Yes, looking in the right place...
Since you do 2nd hand covers, do you do them ready to fit (with bushes and seals fitted) and do you do exchanges?
Yes they are 2nd hand, all cleaned and blasted with good condition bushes.
I can do them ready to fit, ie with seal (ADU5738) and gasket (GW-22A1611), just add those to the order.
If you want a new bush fitted and machined then add £15+vat to the cost of the cover.
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 08:43 AM
I am looking for some replacement diff sides but can't see any on your website - do you not do them any more?
Thanks
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 11:13 AM
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 12:20 PM
Thanks for quick reply!
So these just need oil seals and gaskets, no further reaming required or anything?
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 12:42 PM
Ready to fit, just seals and gaskets
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 01:37 PM
Just ordered some, thanks!
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Posted 03 May 2016 - 02:34 PM
Just posted some, thanks...
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