Jaybeee1 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Hi all Can anyone suggest a diff specialist in the North London/Hertfordshire area? Many thanks Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Why does it need work ? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Why does it need work ? Pete Family to feed, bills coming in... same as the rest of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 To rebuild existing or supply/fit a reconditioned unit? Mooredale motors, picton sports cars are a couple of Triumph specialists who spring to mind. If you are prepared to travel then Mike Papworth has an enviable reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 It is making some horrible noises. Coming out of Enfield show last bank holiday weekend the diff bottomed out on a speed hump due to an aftermarket period handling kit. Then I dropped of my girlfriend when to put the car beck in the garage and the very same handling kit hit one of the security metal posts that was in the dropped position! If I could figure out how to add a video I would I have posted in on the Facebook Vitesse page and I have had some useful advice a couple suggesting it might be UJ'S rather than diff. One of the UJ'S is grunchy but the diff is also making noise. Sorry Pete I won't be able to make this evenings meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 To rebuild existing or supply/fit a reconditioned unit? Mooredale motors, picton sports cars are a couple of Triumph specialists who spring to mind. If you are prepared to travel then Mike Papworth has an enviable reputation. Thanks Clive I will look into them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Family to feed, bills coming in... same as the rest of us. That's the problem Colin it didn't need work it WAS in very good condition but not it is sitting in the garage with its backside in the air minus it's wheels and my girlfriend is asking what are we going to go to car shows in now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 and to add glad you cant make tonights meeting as it actually the 27th this month Ha ! 2016 Meeting Dates Bus card 1215.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Unusual for a UJ to make a noise, that is usually a wheel bearing Which period kit? camber compensator? (being nosey!) Sounds like a thorough inspection needed to find the problem, unless the case broke and lost all the oil. Not always easy to spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 and to add glad you cant make tonights meeting as it actually the 27th this month Ha ! I just looked in my wallet (which will be a little lighter soon!) and noticed the next club night was next week so there is a possibility I will be there finger crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Unusual for a UJ to make a noise, that is usually a wheel bearing Which period kit? camber compensator? (being nosey!) Sounds like a thorough inspection needed to find the problem, unless the case broke and lost all the oil. Not always easy to spot. Hi Clive I took the UJ apart and there was a roll pin broken into 3 pieces some going given the short length of them. There is also a problem in the diff it is noisy and notchy when you spin it over by hand so I will be looking for a replacement. Luckily I have 2 days off at the end of the week so all being well I can get it back on the road. Thanks to everyone for the advice I will let you know how I get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Could be bearings in the diff. Sounds like you dodged a bullet with the UJ too. You may be able to get somebody to refurb the diff, but many fit a recon as it keeps time off the road short. Shame you are not closer, we have a "pet" gearbox/diff chap down here who is good at fixing them (within reason, even he can't fix a damaged crownwheel/pinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybeee1 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 This is why it needed rebuilding. I'm shocked it was still drive able. trim.A16E6FEF-2D56-421D-AAB1-A6D8DCEFA4D0.MOV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 Amazing, a mate did that to his Herald 6 months ago, odd noise still driving it too. Think you won't be getting much back on your diff, fairly comprehensive job has been done on it Anyway, have you sourced a "new" diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 yikes catastrophic this is generally due to wild wheel spins on mud or ice and suddenly one gets a violent grip' and Bang ! seen it on local authority using std trucks with snow ploughs did you follow up the local email diff from dave Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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