Matthew Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hello again everyone! I posted some time ago regarding some steering problems I had, since then I managed to pin this problem on the CV joints, mainly the offside but the other wasn't much better. I've managed to get hold of another complete axle from a low mileage vehicle that seems in excellent condition. Only thing is the Diff appears to be different... I have attached 3 images of my old "standard" diff and 3 images of my "new" diff. Standard Diff: I have 2 plugs which I have labelled Drain and Level Plugs. I'm sure this is correct but if I'm wrong someone please put me right! New Diff: I have 3 plugs, which I have Labelled A, B and C. A: I assume this is simply a different type of Drain plug?? It has a large slot in the bottom. B: This must be the level pug, same place as standard diff but different type of plug which is fine. C: This is the one I really need help with..what is this one for? another level/drain?? Thanks for all your help in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 As you say A=drain, B=fill/level and also C=fill/level. B and C should both give the same level, well near enough anyway. I believe some diff pans, I think it was early ones didn't have the fill/level plug in the pan, only the drain, and the fill/level plug was in the diff housing as per your photo of C. I have a diff will a fill/level in the housing, but simply ignore it and use the fill/level plug in the diff pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadoldgit Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 hi mathew' i think the plug C in the diff indicates an imperial (earlier) diff the ones without a plug in are metric, not sure what the score is with splines but i suppose if you change the whole axle it won't matter anyway. good luck paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 shafts etc all swop between imperial & metric diffs in my experience. only difference is the size of the bearings. not sure if both types of bearing have the same ID - hence swoppable but you can get sleeves for them to fit metric bearings into imperial housings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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