Chas -
I'd go with the rebuilt unit. There are very few who have the correct
tools and knowledge, and the time it takes means plenty of shop charges.
Frankly, with a rebuilt differential from any of the usual suppliers, you
could do the swap yourself, if you're so inclined. It would be an hour or
so for your mechanic to do.
Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net
On Monday, May 18, 1998 1:35 PM, Charles Schaal [SMTP:cschaal@murlin.com]
wrote:
> While putting our green machine back on the road for this
> year, we thought the knock was one of the u-joints. It
> isn't. May have to replace part of the gears because,
> without looking, the mech is wondering if it is a "lost
> tooth." The "knock" is consistent with the speed of the car,
> not the motor. It is not real loud nor can it be felt in the car.
>
> My question: if it is just a gear or two, am I better off
> going to a mechanic with the tools and experience or should
> I be better of just buying a new diff. while trading in the
> core? Is there a dependable supply of "used" or rebuilt
> ones?
>
> My mech is a good man, will not tackle something beyond his
> tools or experience so I will have to go "commercial" on
> this one.
>
> Chas
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