I have some questions about my differential (79 Spit) and I was hoping
someone could help me. I removed and disassembled my diff to replace the
oil seals and try to solve some problems. I disassembled it only as far as
the Haynes manual recommended, which involves removing the input and output
shafts and opening the case. I had noticed that when the output shafts
were turned there seemed to be a slight clicking, it did not turn real
smooth. If I turned the input shaft it was silky smooth. The bearings
seem to be in good shape though? A friend said that might have do with the
limited slip in the rear end, or simply just the gears clicking as they
engage. (the noise/vibration does seem to originate from the gears). Does
this sound right? All the gears seem to be in great shape, and if I turn
the input shaft it only takes a couple of degrees to engage the gears.
What are some other things to look for in the diff?
My next question is: If I don't have to, I don't want to disassemble the
diff any further but I do want to clean it out with solvent, are the inner
bearings sealed or will I flush out the bearing grease and have to repack
them (hence have to disassemble further) Any easy answers?
#3 Which gear ratio is for an overdrive spit
#4 What is the take on treating the gears in the differential with teflon
(PTFE)?
I appreciate all the help I can get!!!!!
Patrick Bowen
'79 Spit
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