WernerVC Werner Van Clapdurp Lynchburg, Va (108 posts) Registered: 09/06/2009 12:56PM Main British Car: MGB 1977 Rover 3.5 |
repair differential
I am in the process of rebuilding the rear diff on my 1977 RB.
It has developed the dreaded "clunk" when accelerating. The fix for this is the replacement of the 2 brass spacers. Unfortunately they are no longer available in brass and replaced with kind of fiber ones. Does anyone know why they did this and what about the long time durability of these new spacers ?. |
mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (2463 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
Re: repair differential
Werner, The original are composite and the stainless is softer than the hardened steel gears. Most differentials use mild steel thrust washers and I like Toyota's design with oiling holes. Can't argue with Glenn's 600,000 miles on his!
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