Adam H Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I'm thinking about the LSD bulk buy currently being organised but am a bit wary being a complete novice when it comes to taking things apart etc. Is it a relatively simple job to remove and refit the differential in a de dion 7? i.e bolt off. bolt back on again I bought the car already built and have a build manual which seems to explain things but assumes you are building from scratch. Would I need to invest in any specialist tools etc? Also, does anybody have an idea of the weight of a differential as I'd like to get some idea of cost of postage before I commit to BB. Thanks for any answers. Adam 1400ss 6sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Adam it's about a 2 hour job to remove a diff, less if you've done it before. It probably helps if you have two people around as they aren't light, I could be wrong but I think a Sierra LSD is going to weigh 20-25kgs There's an techtalk article somewhere with instructions on how to remote the diff somewere but basically you need to undo the dedion ears and pull the complete ear/brake/hub/driveshaft assembly out on each side, then undo the propshaft bolts (that's the tricky bit!) and then the 3 diff bolts (making sure to make a note of how many washers are fitted on each side). It's not hard but the diff bolts are a usually a pain to get out and back in again. Depending on where you are I'm sure there are people around who could lend a hand. Cheers Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bees Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 21.5kg when fitted with AP Suretrak LSD. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I made them / had the info passed on to me... Diff Sierra Standard (inc oil) 21.5Kg Diff AP suretrack inc complete 22 Kg Diff Quaife complete (no oil) 24Kg Diff limited slip AP suretrack unit 5Kg Hants (north) / Berkshire club here Area meeting pics here My Racing here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Rob, Next time my diff needs to come out do you mind coming round and showing me how to do it in 2 hours please 😬. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrigsby Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I cheat slightly and undo the A frame at the chassis end then drop the diff down that way rather than removing the dedion tube etc, I think it took me about 1.5hours to get it out last time i did it maybe a bit longer. Rob G www.SpeedySeven.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbutnotslow Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Adam, It was my intention to produce details of how to take your diff out and how to put it back using the experience of thoses who have done it before. There will a few of us who will not hav done the job before either! Grant 😬 183 BHP of Black and 'Stone Chip' excitement. 😬 here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam H Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Thank guys, very useful indeed. I'll go and get a few quotes for shipping to and from Quaife and if not too expensive, put my name on BB list. Budgets pretty tight and it's either LSD or new set of 13" wheels and tyres to replace 16"'s ❗ Adam 1400ss 6sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Whizz Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 some detailed instructions would really help! I was lost around the dedion ears bit! Gavin Gee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Rob, How do you get the driveshafts out? Is there enough of an angle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalders Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 There are good instructions on Myles' site that I used, hopefully he'll be along to post a link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Badoing! here This was written from the perspective of a propshaft replacement - but getting the diff out was a necessary step. It was the first major bit of work I did to the car - and I did it on my own, outside, in the snow with only blatchat advice as assistance. It took me the whole day to complete the job, but that was mostly down to my lack of experience at the time and the delays caused by the weather. FWIW, I would *not* recommend doing it on your own - or at least, not without some careful preparation. The diff is s*dding heavy and can be a complete pig to raise to the right height safely and then to get the bolts and washers into place - this was, without doubt, the most dangerous bit of maintenance I've performed. If your boot floor is removeable - and you have access to a crane - it has been suggested that it is a hell of a lot easier and safer to drop the diff in from above... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Finally took the plunge and had a go at removing the diff single-handed today. Only needed to remove one drive shaft to drop the diff downwards. Very surprised to get it out in 1h 45m !! Even more surprised to get it back in the same day in a couple of hours. Something tells me I am going to know I have done it in a day or two !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyemerson Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Am I going mad ??? I cant see a build buy for an LSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Time warp ...... OP was from 2005 !! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yeh............... who is organizing this Bulk buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbutnotslow Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 It was me but it was in 2005!!!! Grant Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Grateful for these old threads including one started by Brent, to provide info to give me the confidence to tackle it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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