Are you talking about a ring and pinion in the front diff? That would be on the other side of the VC and I shouldn't be getting VC lockup in a 5 degree rotation. That was the other thing I wondered about. With the driveshaft off shouldn't I be able to turn the diff input shaft more? I thought it was about a 1/4 to 1/2 turn before the VC locked. -Mark
>From: Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca> >To: "Mark McCulley" <transporter99@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [Syncro] loose input shaft on syncro front diff >Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 12:56:48 -0300 > > >be about 5 degrees or so, enough so that you get a good clanking sound >when > >you twist the driveshaft flange back and forth. From looking at the > > >rng and pinion wear/slop? Do you get that 'ringing' from the driveshaft >when you shift quickly/hard? that's also a sign of worn R&P. > >bye, Tim > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com |
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