["Whiney" Diff In My 38 Wagon]

I remeber starting a similar thread when I owned this car - just never got around to fixing it haha! Sorry mate!

 

I tried numerous times to get those axles out, and they were very tight. As others have mentioned it could be more than just bearings too, and as you've discovered bearings aren't all that cheap. Neither will the labor be to remove those axles - it will require heat and/or one big-ass puller.

 

The other option is to swap the diff for one out of a sedan (cheap and readily available). The wagon has a 4.5:1 diff, where manual sedans use 4.1:1 and auto sedan 4.3:1. Thus the wagon diff gives more take-off / less top speed and the sedan diff gives less take off / more top speed.

 

In my opinion this is great as the car will cruise at 100kph more comfortably and give you more legs in the gear and better fuel economy, and it's a straight swap over with no mods needed as far as I know.

 

A 2nd hand KE55 diff will cost you $free - $100 and is the best option in my opinion, unless you are mad keen on keeping the short wagon gearing.

 

Hows that clutch holding out? Hope she's been treating you well otherwise!

 

I remember you saying about the axels being pretty firmly in there. I'll probably just do as you said, it could use a bit more top end cruisiness.

 

The clutch has been fine, loving it mate! :laff:

["Whiney" Diff In My 38 Wagon]

The whine just gets louder the faster the wheels are turning. I had some bearings priced up at Lonsdale and for a borg warner diff and for an import.

 

The borg warner bearings are $89 and for the import they are $169.

["Whiney" Diff In My 38 Wagon]

So getting some fresh bearings is a viable option? Finding labour is easy, just don't know where i'd get some bearings from..

["Whiney" Diff In My 38 Wagon]

I have a whiney diff in my 38 wagon, is it easy to replace the bearings, or should i get a new diff..

 

- Where would i get bearings, is it as easy as going to a spare parts store?

 

- How would i pull apart my diff?

[Lowering My 38 Wagon]

Hey, i'm sure it's been posted here somewhere, but i want to hear some of your opinions and pointers on an affordable way to drop my 38 a couple of inches.. :dance:

[Ke38 "Brownie"]

Can't wait to collect this beast, Tom. I will be sure to do my best to continue giving it the love and attention it needs, as you obviously have!

 

Thought it was funny that one of the conditions of me buying the car was if i do respray it, it is to be in the same colour as it is now. Love the metallic brown, you have my word!

 

Chris (Oh-KE) has already put his hand up to help me out with bits and pieces and i'm sure i wouldn't hear the end of it if i was slack or distasteful with this gem. :y:

 

I look forward to carrying on the legacy mate! :laff:

 

Cheers,

Brad.