mgs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Need rear end advice

To: "Douglas B. Gaither" <dbgaither@worldnet.att.net>,
Subject: Re: Need rear end advice
From: "David Hill" <davhill@cwcom.net>
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 22:14:50 -0000
Hi, Douglas,

> 1) The leaf springs are rusty (not real bad) and may be the originals, how
> do I tell if they need replacement?  If I keep them, do I just clean the
> rust off and paint them?

If they show no cracks or deeply stepped areas, it's all down to whether
they work or not. If your car has a tail down stance and spends a lot of
time on the bump stops, you need new springs.
>
> 2)  Those rubber restraining straps look kinda tired, how crucial is it
that
> I replace them?

Pretty damned crucial. The straps represent the downward limit of spring
travel and without them, your rear brake pipe would be stretched, if not
pulled apart-not recommended!
>
> 3)  What do I do to the differential?  Just replace the fluid and gaskets?
> I've heard they are pretty rugged, should I just rectify problems here if
> and when they appear?

Check it for leaks, play and noise. B diffs are never silent and can be
quite loose without being duff. Don't worry, they will tell you all about
their state before letting go!
Assuming all appears/sounds well, change the oil, using 80/90 weight GL4
gear oil.

 Hope this helps,

Dave H.

David Hill/Psychomotor
Can I Telework for you? Try...
http://www.angelfire.com/biz4/davtel/index.html
Can I help you? Try...
http://www.angelfire.com/de/ukphobias/index.html


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>