ThreeSheds Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi, I need a new diff pan (rear) for my 1990 RRC: And Paddocks only list pans for Defenders - are they different on the RRC? Diff pan for 90 - weld on - with hole for filler plug - rear axle to KA930455 - DEFENDER LR150 £29.50 ex VAT I strongly suspect that all of them would fit, but you never know.. I will be asking Paddocks these questions later this morning, but it's always nice to be pre-armed with information from the experts... ie the members of this forum Cheers, Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 According to Paddocks, they are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_d Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Spoilt the image now...I doubt Wesley owns a scriber or did that get thrown up off the road. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plank22 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 im confused, if the new diff pan is weld on why not just weld up the hole? p.s: sorry, absolutey no idea as to weather they fit each other or not!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintman Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 When they get to that state there's not much metal left to weld to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Spoilt the image now...I doubt Wesley owns a scriber or did that get thrown up off the road.Steve He probably (like me) bought it 30 years ago when he worked in a tool-room - some tools just last for ever im confused, if the new diff pan is weld on why not just weld up the hole? I did think about doing a small repair (first thought was a self-tapper with some Sikaflex ) but the whole pan looks pretty knackered (and thin to judge by the dents) and while I have it off the car I thought it would be nice to do a propper job. The rest of the axle appears to be in quite good condition so I'm not sure why this bit has rusted so badly. My only concern is that my welding (especially since I am using gasless on a cheap welder) will not form a perfect seal - but I plan to use some chemical metal on the joint on the inside - I have done this before on my holed generator case on the Honda and it's still fine 2 years later. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scube Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Yes Discovery I Range Rover Classic and defender diff pans are the same size. Filler may be in different configuration. For the cost of the diff pan you could consider getting another axle and replaceing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Yes Discovery I Range Rover Classic and defender diff pans are the same size.Filler may be in different configuration. Thanks for that. The one that I got from Paddocks is more or less the same as the original (but not so well made) For the cost of the diff pan you could consider getting another axle and replaceing it Ahh but the current axle is a 24 spline with virtually no wear and, apart from the pan, no serious corrosion Thinking about it, everybody says that 24 spline diffs are better, but just how much better are they? Anyway, I have welded on the diff pan now - it was quite an easy job with the axle out on the bench. One thing that helped was that the new pan is built so as to fit over the original so when I cut the old one off I could leave a little lip for location, and also there was no need to grind off all of the original weld. That's it for today, re-assembly starts tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 if it is a little wider than the origional, does that mean my diff guard wont fit on it once i get a new diff pan for my disco? mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey1000 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So where does one get the pan with the lowest price? (including post and packing) It looks like £21 + VAT is the starting point but one firm charges £38.50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 The pan with the lowest price may not be your best option. I expect material thickness, and accuracy of fit will vary. Beware of stuff in blue boxes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 If you need to replace the diff pan and intend subsequently fitting a diff guard may I suggest you bin the guard and weld on a heavy duty diff pan instead? can be bought from the likes of gigglepin and Gwyn Lewis. Much better fit and forget solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Carl hurst is making some nice ones now Have a look at eBay item 161038672876 G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponnyj Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 On the subject of the gwyn lewis pans he has diy sets on ebay currently. http://bit.ly/12h05wI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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