Re: Differential re-install tips?Thanks John. I didn't have to move the
exhaust to get it in. But I had help.
I used a leather seal from BPNW. Soaked it for a couple of days in gear oil.
I'll report on its effectiveness. I have 2 of the 3 shafts hooked up and am
taking a break. For some reason I have been getting dizzy when I work on my
back under the car for any length of time.
- Hugh
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From: Lumia, John [mailto:jlumia@ball.com]
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 10:57 AM
To: 'hfader@usa.net'; '6pack@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: Differential re-install tips?
Hugh, you may want to try dropping the exhaust system a little. I was
able to get mine out the first time, but youre right it is a major hassle to
get it back in. I have heard it is doable, but I wound up lowering my
exhaust system. Then I found it it was not rusted together and it came
apart fairly easily. So I just removed the muffler and it went back in much
easier, obviously. If you do wind up removing it, dont put any muffler
cement on the pipes. This will enable you to remove them later, which I
have done about 3 or 4 times in the last two years!
Dont forget to report on what pinion seal you used and if the leak went
away.
John - 1976 TR6
Louisville CO
Hugh wrote:>
I've been wrestling with my TR6 differential for the last couple of hours.
It doesn't seem to want to go into place. I have the standard exhaust
still
in place. It came out with a bit of effort, but not this bad. Any tips on
how to get this back in place? I forget who, maybe Dave or Dick, said they
had done this many times.
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