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The diff is gone...need some help and advice #67754 08/05/02 09:00 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 65 Vancouver, WA S shotwell OP Member
OP shotwell Member S Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 65 Vancouver, WA	Looks like I abused her one too many times. I broke the differential at the track yesterday. My best time was a 15.8 quarter. A mechanic friend and I already have the transmission out of the vehicle. I was wondering where I should go next with this. I plan to talk to a transmission shop or two, but I figure this is a fairly special transmission that I don't want to trust to just any shop. I want it done right the first time. Doesn't everyone?! I'm looking at a Quaife LSD, but the price is high. Is $595 really the best price on that? How much is a stock unit? Looks like I need a clutch too. Any recomendations there? I have searched around quite a bit and I can't seem to find anything definite on pricing. Seems most people just ate the cost and took the car to a transmission shop. I don't know whether to be afraid of doing this job myself or not. I've rebuilt several engines and dealt with various other things with a vehicle EXCEPT rebuilding the trans. Are there special tools involved? Is there a sort of how to available, or should I just use my Haynes manual? I have also read about having to machine the stock case to fit the Quaife LSD. Does anyone have any details on this just in case I have to explain it to a transmission shop? Sorry for the long post guys, but I'm really lost on where to go with this...I need more information! I'd really like to make it to the NW-CEG meet in Everett WA this Saturday...is that totally out of the question now? My friend and I could probably get that transmission back in the car in a few hours if it was done. I also read from my searches and random readings that Terry Haines is the man when it comes to the MTX-75...hope to hear from you and all of the other experts. Thanks in advance! '98 SVT Contour #639 '79 Monte Carlo

Re: The diff is gone...need some help and advice #67755 08/05/02 11:20 AM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA T Terry Haines Member
Terry Haines Member T Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 5,805 Rockford Mi USA	Feel free to call HMS ,616-874-1148.We have early,stronger 'stock' difs,Quaife ,can also repair gear cases if you have holes etc... V6 MTX 'Don't p**s up my back then tell me it's raining!!!" 'Its only nuts & bolts!' 'If I build it,fix it,upgrade it or modify it...MAYBE they will come....! Haines Motor Sports Inc, Dealer for 'Quaife America' & 'Autotech Sport Tuning' SOLE USA Dealer for the American Axle 'AUSSIE BAR'... Get a Turbo for you Zetec from HMS Inc...by 'The Demon' ...www.DemonDynamics.co.uk ..don't talk about it DO IT !!!

Re: The diff is gone...need some help and advice #67756 08/05/02 11:40 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,809 North Dartmouth, MA G GR8SVT Member
GR8SVT Member G Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,809 North Dartmouth, MA	Sorry to hear the bad news.... Good thing is - when you get it all buttoned up, you should be thrilled with the power actually going to your two front wheels! The $595 price is good compared to it's early price over $1100. I think some people might work the price a bit if you get the actual work done at their shop as well. Good luck with the install... 98 SVT Contour - #1730/6535 96 SE MTX - High Miles!! The OFFICIAL NE-CEG D*ckhead

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