> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cregg Cowan [SMTP:cowan@lax.erg.sri.com]
> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 1997 11:09 AM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Cc: cowan@lax.erg.sri.com
> Subject: seeking TR6 Rear end advice
>
> I am currently working on the rear end of my 71 TR6 (pinion oil seal,
> diff.
> mounts, and poly bushings for the trailing arms). As I have (too)
> little
> fear of shipwright's, I'm wondering what else I should do while in
> here.
>
I would recommend getting the diff drilled and tapped for a
drain plug. Also, you might want to consider replacing the vent hole
plug with one of the ones like new cars have (a plastic "valve" type of
thing). Also might as well do the u-joints (all 6) while all the stuff
is accessible. Have the mounts checked for the dreaded right front
passenger side mount crack - if it is cracked have it repaired while the
diff is out.
I just did all this on my car - well worth it. The car feels a
lot tighter than before (in my case the mount was cracked but not too
badly so the repair was pretty simple).
I have pictures at http://www.cyberbia.com/peterz/tr6/index.html
under "Diff Images".
HTH,
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
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