bishbosh Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I have decided that I need to replace my front diff pan as, although it doesn't leak following its recent reshaping , I think it will do in the very near future so fitting any sort of guard is a waste of time. So, a heavy duty replacement pan is needed to remove the need for a guard. I have seen Steve Parker's, but that doesn't look very HD to me (1.6mm and a bit of crown wheel protection) and Devon 4x4 - very bling but way to spendy. So, can anyone point me in the direction of some decent options? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Click this link http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=545, you will not bend or wear this diff cover out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 the gigglepin pan is very simple and straightforward, as it fits over the existing cover, so no need for removing the internals to cut of the old diff pan. its 6 mm thick, I havent managed to dent it yet. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thanks guys. Ralph - can't find anything like that on the web. Anyone know of a source? Daan - any pics / links? Nothing on GP's site. Don't forget folks that I will have to remove the existing pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Another thread on here http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=13705&pid=141872&mode=threaded&start= weld on diff cover Rover axle only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl hurst Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Try a plumbers merchant for this type of thing http://www.nero.co.uk/butt_weld_pipe_fittings~caps_sch_40s They do them large enough for a diff pan and you only need to put a filler plug in it, you wont bend these, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Thanks guys. Ralph - can't find anything like that on the web. Anyone know of a source? Daan - any pics / links? Nothing on GP's site. Don't forget folks that I will have to remove the existing pan. here: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=28573&view=&hl=diff pan&fromsearch=1 Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cieranc Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hi BishBosh, I did the same as you and was suprised at how thin the standard pan actually was. I needed a quick fix, so just chopped t'arse end of a gas cylinder. Nice and strong, cheap (free), and a pretty good fit. Bit of a write up here: http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php?topic=376158.0 Some have suggested you don't need to take the diff out to weld the new one on, but I'd be wary. It'll only take one small blob of spatter in your diff to cause problems. For what it takes it's a much safer job taking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I bought 2 H/D diff pans (don't know who made them). One is fitted and the other is waiting. It appears to be about 5mm thick, so about twice the thickness of a standard item. Thread on how to do it, but I suppose you don't need to know that http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=39815 Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Thanks guys. Ralph - can't find anything like that on the web. Anyone know of a source? Daan - any pics / links? Nothing on GP's site. Don't forget folks that I will have to remove the existing pan. http://gigglepin4x4-shop.co.uk/epages/eshop343529.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/eshop343529/Products/Diff_Pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 6mm Inox pipe end, 230mm od, just chisel your old cover off with a sharp chisel, or air chisel, takes about 5 minutes by hand or 1 with air! Clean up and prep for weld, fit a plug for the filler. weld all. Total of about 2 hours work. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 That looks ever so slightly bomb-proof Lara Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Opefully Driven by a blind man though so needs to be Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Gwyn Lewis weln Diff guard for consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Did you run out of paint before you managed to paint the whole axle? Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 No time to tart it all up and after all no point it'll soon get raked off I did think some one would mention my painting skills I painted the welding then the rest looked carp so I painted the tubes the axle stands stopped me getting any further and then interest stopped me going back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks Tony, if I hadn't made a mess of the existing pan I would have had a guard form Gwyn as it is a nice easy fix, but my pan is so deformed that it is going to have to come off. I notice Jase has a bling new diff pan since the de-cider. Wonder what he's going to do with that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I notice Jase has a bling new diff pan since the de-cider. Wonder what he's going to do with that..... Well thanks to the smoking ban in the work place I cannot use it for an ashtray in my office , nah ! its already got a new home , on my new front axle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Job finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Bish - Tim has your guard now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Bish - Tim has your guard now ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore101 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 those weld on guards do look quite good but what happens if you blow parts of diff through the original case underneath? you'll then have to cut off the welded on guard and weld on a new pan or replace the case. seems like a lot of work for not a lot of gain over a decent unboltable diff guard. also, are you not creating a mud trap if you dont plate in the top of the guard to diff pan gap? just my few thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 The decent bolt on you talk of would these be QT type? as I have had 3 they are either on others cars after straightening or in the scrap yard as they all bent to buggery. there are large cut outs for washing any crud that gets caught up. as for blowing the diff out of the original case, then my worries will be a little more than cutting off a diff guard with an angle grinder. Gwyn Lewis variety is Ideal and strong as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajh Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=9334865&l=29f9f8c41d&id=544610503 has a pic of mine sewercapped. I really believe it is the best way to do it, although I totally stripped the old sheet metal from the banjo and then had to make a small spacer ring to weld in first, but now there is no gap at all, solid 1/4" or thicker all the way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore101 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 ive got a QT style one and not put a bend in it yet (a few deep scratches but nothing to distort it) although i dont tend to go crashing into rocks that often, tend to find it bends handbrake back plate once the diff's bounced over the rock or whatever ive crashed into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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