Steve,
can you tell me how difficult repairing the diff mounts is?
Why is it so expensive. It looks rather straightforward to me......Isn't
It just a matter of welding the broken mount together again.
thanks,
Frank
steve j daniels wrote:
> Frank;
>
> The problem with your differential probable isn't too
> bad yet. The short short explanation is that the
> bearings that support the input shaft and the two axle
> shafts have worn. The ring and pinion gears that are
> inside of the diff are probable still ok, but the
> bearings will need to be replaced. You will have to
> find an old school shop to do this work for you. The
> reason for this is that the pinion shaft should be
> properly bushed to accurately position it in relation
> to the ring gear. This will prevent excessive wear (a
> situation that you are right now) and make the
> "howling" noise go away.
>
> This would also be the time to have the diff mounts
> repaired. Be very careful who you take this work to.
> It will be expensive and you won't want to have to
> have the work done over by a different shop.
>
> Good luck, Steve J. Daniels.
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