Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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Icekottarinn
S. Markus Johannsson
Reykjavik, Iceland
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07/17/2011 07:47PM

Main British Car:
Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300

Removing the diff in Mk3 - HELP -
Posted by: Icekottarinn
Date: October 20, 2012 10:44AM

Sorry for asking, but I am having trouble removing the diff in my Spitfire Mk3.
I wanted to replace the bushes (Item 3 on this drawing: [www.canleyclassics.com])

Can anyone tell me how to loosen the old bolt? I can not loosen it to replace the bolt and the bushes. The bolt is very fastend ;( (Item 46 on the drawing)
And it is very difficult to have tools on that area, not much space.

Any good advices GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks!


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Removing the diff in Mk3 - HELP -
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 20, 2012 12:39PM

I've never done it so there may be more to it than the pic suggests, but my guess is it's just seized up. Spray some penetrating oil on it and let it sit over night and try again. May have to do that 2-3 times to break it loose. Use the longest breaker bar you have to get as much leverage as possible and use it on the nut side.


Icekottarinn
S. Markus Johannsson
Reykjavik, Iceland
(35 posts)

Registered:
07/17/2011 07:47PM

Main British Car:
Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300

Re: Removing the diff in Mk3 - HELP -
Posted by: Icekottarinn
Date: October 21, 2012 10:01AM

Well the bolt is out, but this was not easy!
With a lot of FORCE and penetrating oil I managed to hammer it out.
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