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I think I just broke my diff
RENNWAGEN - December 8th, 2009 at 06:00 PM

I have a 67 van IRS with an Lbug ssp gearbox Albins gears and a super diff. Running a Subaru ej20 turbo. All has been going well until without warning I pull sedately away from a set o lights and bang. If I try to move it it sounds like someone is belting the rear end with a lump hammer. It seems to knock about once every revolution of the wheels. Rolling is much quieter than in gear. Cv's seem ok. Any thoughts? :(


dangerous - December 8th, 2009 at 08:35 PM

Sounds like the crown wheel and peanut.
OUCH!

When you get it re-done, get a really good side cover to keep the crown wheel in mesh.
That is the toughest challenge with the bug box.


RENNWAGEN - December 9th, 2009 at 07:41 AM

Am I likely to do any more damage getting it towed. Should I take the drive shafts out first?


matberry - December 9th, 2009 at 07:49 AM

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Originally posted by RENNWAGEN
Am I likely to do any more damage getting it towed. Should I take the drive shafts out first?
IMO yes and yes.


dekkerboy - December 14th, 2009 at 01:36 PM

Nice work