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Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 227
Reg: 07-2005
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My diff has blown and now I need to fit a new one. Have purchased a 1997 TT diff and I'm thinking of installing it myself.
I got a heavy duty jack, 4 stands and the usual mechanics tools. I have worked on the car before doing other small jobs (like replacing alternator, power steering pump, fuel pump, etc) but never a diff.
Is it a hard job to do at home?
And what else would I need except the diff and fluid? |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 5324
Reg: 11-2004
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Might be worth a read here:
http://planetsoarer.com/diff/diff.htm |
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 228
Reg: 07-2005
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Thanks Peter. That's a good write-up.
I've seen that article before, but I was after other people's opinions that have tried this at home. |
Adam Foster
TryHard
SA
SC400 Limited GT
Posts: 337
Reg: 07-2005
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best done with 2 people |
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 229
Reg: 07-2005
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I got a quote from a mechanic for $200 labour including fluids.
Not sure what to do |
Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
Soarer TT
Posts: 530
Reg: 07-2005
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As long as your mechanic uses the correct fluids....$200 is a good price.
I would let him do it. |
Andrew Meiers
DieHard
Victoria
V8
Posts: 550
Reg: 07-2005
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Allow 4 hours for your first diff change with a helper to lift it in place (steadying it on the trolley jack.)
Or con a mate in helping you with the promise of repaying the favour.
Its one of those simple unbolt remove, replace and bolt up jobs.
Just don't drop it on yourself!!! |
Maurice Diggler
TryHard
Victoria
Twin Turbo
Posts: 134
Reg: 06-2006
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Yes, it's best to have a helper, one person to hold the diff centre, and the other to bolt it in place.
I'd get it done professionally, $200 is a great price providing the correct oils are used.
Good luck.  |
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 230
Reg: 07-2005
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Sports and Luxury Cars quoted me that price, so I'm guessing they will use the correct oils. |
Blaine Hanson
TryHard
WA
V8
Posts: 333
Reg: 08-2005
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I'm only a weekend mechanic and I did my diff swap on my own the hard way. Interpreted, this means you should be able to too! It just depends whether you get satisfaction from working on your own car verses paying others. It took me a complete day as I ran into complications with my big exhaust getting in the way and I had to disassemble more than I had planned. I just balanced the old and new diff on a jack stand with a board on it as in the photo, so I could align it properly. The rest is pretty much, unbolt and bolt back again ( with the right diff ).
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Blaine Hanson
TryHard
WA
V8
Posts: 334
Reg: 08-2005
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If you are going to pay a workshop to do it, you can always supply your own oil. Not all workshops use premium grade lubricants as it effects their bottom line profits. "Oils ain't oil's" .... I personally used Redline Shockproof in my differential. No problems yet. |
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
MANUAL Super Charged UZZ31 
Posts: 2398
Reg: 07-2005
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Lift it up with 1 hand,, Bolt it in with the other !!
Only weighs 30kg odd...
You young blokes should be able to handle that pissy amount of weight with ease  hehehehe
I can carry it with one hand !! |
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 232
Reg: 07-2005
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It just came through my mind, since the new diff I bought was from a 97 TT, could it be an LSD one?
Anyway I can check? |
Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
Soarer TT
Posts: 532
Reg: 07-2005
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Neil...you are one tough nut
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Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4303
Reg: 05-2005
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Where as you sir, are just a nut!  |
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
MANUAL Super Charged UZZ31
Posts: 2406
Reg: 07-2005
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HAHHAHAHAHHAHA |
Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
Soarer TT
Posts: 536
Reg: 07-2005
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Don.
your ex is knocking on your door
why dont you go and open it
then tell tell me what is the part number for plain vanila struts of a 91 TT |
Adam Lonergan
TryHard
Victoria
UZZ32
Posts: 285
Reg: 08-2005
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Tattoos add strength. |
Cristian Gruber
TryHard
VIC
UZZ31 SC400
Posts: 233
Reg: 07-2005
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huh  |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4321
Reg: 05-2005
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Greg Nikitiuk wrote on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 09:51 pm:then tell tell me what is the part number for plain vanilla struts of a 91 TT
Which ones?..........you Putz........front or (wait for it......) REAR!
Arf!Arf!.
ps: Send me your data plate details Dood! |
Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
Soarer TT
Posts: 539
Reg: 07-2005
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front pair pov pack tt non TEMS |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 4346
Reg: 05-2005
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If it's just the shocks ewe is wanting, the part number is: 48510 - 29115 (same for both sides)
Baaaaa!
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Greg Nikitiuk
DieHard
Vic
Soarer TT
Posts: 541
Reg: 07-2005
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Thanks Don!!!
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