andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 After all that work in getting a vice to get to work with replacing the open diff to a Quafie diff and the race finished short of just needing to the bloody thing! Have serious issues following the below guide: http://forums.nicoclub.com/diy-quaife-l ... 14548.html (should kill him for not writing a proper how-to for a start...) At the 'soft mallet' on the axles one of them refuses to budge, no matter how many wacks I've given it with the mallet it refuses to give way. I'm WAY to new to the differential scene to know what's ok or not so decided to give it up after ALL the pain I suffered getting it out from under neath the car Anyone know what could be the issue? It was all going so 'well', considering that I had to do a lot of DIY MacGyver things to get it out (might keep them to myself... or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Anders...take a deep breath and try to explain again...it really isn't clear from your post what you have or haven't managed to get done (other than remove the diff and attempt to fit the Quaifie)...or what you're asking exactly (not that I could answer anyway but maybe with a better explanation someone can help ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Will do after my shower :-) the photo shows how far I got... still open diff in there only managed to get one of the sides off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 The axles should just tap off, keep them square and you should not have any issues. Don't know why yours are tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 The axles should just tap off, keep them square and you should not have any issues.Don't know why yours are tight. diff... will take her to a garage tomorrow and see what they say, feels like its stuck somehow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Can I take off the 4 17mm bolts first and then try it? Or does have to be done in that order?? Wonder if something feel in there while I was marking up the first side.... tried to put the side I got out back but it no longer slides in fully... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Anders!!! You and your crazy meddling?!?! You sure you've not accidentally tried to install a volvo diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 If your mallet method is not working, then a couple of flat tyre levers will do the trick. One either side and just prise the axle off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Spring circlip 38225+A is all that holds the axle in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Zeddy Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I knew there was a reason I'd never attempt this job myself. Fair dues for trying though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Anders!!! You and your crazy meddling?!?! You sure you've not accidentally tried to install a volvo diff do you even know where the diff is on your car? If your mallet method is not working, then a couple of flat tyre levers will do the trick. One either side and just prise the axle off. not sure I know what you mean... oh wait I think I do, I could use socket wrench extension bars too? Might give this a bash in the early mornings thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Spring circlip 38225+A is all that holds the axle in place. mine isn't a LSD though, guess it's the same axle type though...only thing I can think of then is that the clip has got stuck somehow... will for sure have another look before I knew there was a reason I'd never attempt this job myself. Fair dues for trying though. hardest part was to actually get it out, it was 'easy' sailing from here... not to be! Oh and to get the f*cker back in will be an interesting task! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Anders!!! You and your crazy meddling?!?! You sure you've not accidentally tried to install a volvo diff do you even know where the diff is on your car? I don't even know what a diff does....don't they limit their slipping sometimes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 what alex says or wanted to say is that what you want to remove is actually held tight just with a metal ring. 2 of those tyre removal flat metal bars alex is mentioning do the job. one each side or at quarter to 3. if you put the same amount of pressure on both bars, the 2 sides of the diff that look like stars come out fairly easy. just a bit catchy at first. if you are trying to do it with one tool only you ll be lucky to get them out plus you may damage the rings. oh and make sure they dont land on your foot if the car is on the ramp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 if you are a normal bloke with a trusty hammer, wd40 and some rusty nails; things you DIY: bacon sandwich cup of tea headlight bulb change car cleaning vinyl wrapping things you dont DIY: Changing tyres eating 5 crackers quickly with no fliuds Engine swap cleaning your best suit diff swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 if you are a normal bloke with a trusty hammer, wd40 and some rusty nails; things you DIY: bacon sandwich who makes the best bacon sarnie John? cup of tea headlight bulb change car cleaning vinyl wrapping things you dont DIY: Changing tyres eating 5 crackers quickly with no fliuds Engine swap cleaning your best suit diff swap spark plugs or rocker cover removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 if you are a normal bloke with a trusty hammer, wd40 and some rusty nails; things you DIY: bacon sandwich who makes the best bacon sarnie JOhn? yeah yeah i tried today and although good... cup of tea headlight bulb change car cleaning vinyl wrapping things you dont DIY: Changing tyres eating 5 crackers quickly with no fliuds Engine swap cleaning your best suit diff swap spark plugs or rocker cover removal no no i managed rocker cover removal fine spark plugs though... although that could have happened to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I knew there was a reason I'd never attempt this job myself. Fair dues for trying though. Got to give a +1 on this to be honest mate......you are a bit of legend for trying. Might be worth cracking the wd40 out and having another crack in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 actually would not do electrics or vinyl stuff... prefer a spanner any day its not that hard... rather ask then... say crack a plenum or something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 I knew there was a reason I'd never attempt this job myself. Fair dues for trying though. Got to give a +1 on this to be honest mate......you are a bit of legend for trying. Might be worth cracking the wd40 out and having another crack in the morning. w40 will do sweet all... this item lives in oil have a few options opened to me thanks for some of the input... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 DIFF = 1 ANDLID = 1 Looks like the little ring was bent out a bit and stopped it getting wacked out, used a screw driver around the edges and slowly tried to pry it out thanks for the tips Greekman and ZmanAlex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well done Anders.....he who dares wins. Even more well done for ignoring everything I say........its usually for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well done Anders.....he who dares wins. Even more well done for ignoring everything I say........its usually for the best Think I've come to a game over area anyway, looking like I don't have the required stuff for the LSD going in so it's down to hand this box with toys over to a garage I think much to the gf delight and my wallet's dissmay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 well at least you learned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 well at least you learned... what the diff looks like inside? It's all good experience, at least it won't cost that much to get the bearings and ring over to the Quaife diff get it checked properly runout, drive pionion and tooth contact (was a bit worried about that) and closed up ready for me to put back under the car... I'm going to put a guide together or a thread or something to try and put light on the difficulties in doing this job and to have the correct tool list AND part list prior to starting off the project. The DIY bonkers stuff I read isn't very good or accurate and the FSM isn't detailed enough on 'how' to get some things done. Leason learnt hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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