Where did my diff go!
09-05-2005, 09:09 PM
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Where did my diff go!
Hello everybody, long time no post!
Just had my s2k in for a 75000k service, they looked into the noise coming from the right rear wheel (started as a clunk slowing down, now a faint grinding - louder when turning left.)
Anyway dumped the diff fluid and found some metal bits - they feel I need a new diff.
Apparently these run at $6k, bummer. They are checking with Honda to see if they are feeling generous (warranty has run out).
I think I will get Bay Road exhaust to have a look for a 2nd opinion.
Anyway I am picking up my Kawasaki ZXR250 today, so I will have something to smile about!
09-05-2005, 09:28 PM
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Yep, this happened to my S back in the UK, thankfully it was still under warranty so they replaced it without question. Problem was the new one failed again after about a month!! Third time lucky!
I feel for you having this happen outside of warranty, this is precisely the reason I will not buy a used S that has less than 1 year of warranty left on it.
I hope Honda are good to you.
I feel for you having this happen outside of warranty, this is precisely the reason I will not buy a used S that has less than 1 year of warranty left on it.
I hope Honda are good to you.
09-05-2005, 09:55 PM
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I certainly wouldn't be going the Honda diff replacement unless it is under warranty.
I'd disassemble and check whether it's the crown and pinion, the centre, or both. Then replace what is required. If it's the crown and pinion you could use a Mazda or Kia replacement. If the centre is gone you could use a Kaaz or another Torsen. If it's both then probably a secondhand replacement diff is the best bet.
Anyway you look at it, it will be way less than $6000.
I'd disassemble and check whether it's the crown and pinion, the centre, or both. Then replace what is required. If it's the crown and pinion you could use a Mazda or Kia replacement. If the centre is gone you could use a Kaaz or another Torsen. If it's both then probably a secondhand replacement diff is the best bet.
Anyway you look at it, it will be way less than $6000.
09-05-2005, 10:27 PM
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sorry to hear about your diff bro... $6k is nasty . hope you get a good deal on your replacement.
AusS2000
sounds like good advice AusS2000... thats why you are the Jedi master on here bro ! 
sorry to hear about your diff bro... $6k is nasty . hope you get a good deal on your replacement.
AusS2000
I certainly wouldn't be going the Honda diff replacement unless it is under warranty.
I'd disassemble and check whether it's the crown and pinion, the centre, or both. Then replace what is required. If it's the crown and pinion you could use a Mazda or Kia replacement. If the centre is gone you could use a Kaaz or another Torsen. If it's both then probably a secondhand replacement diff is the best bet.
Anyway you look at it, it will be way less than $6000.
I'd disassemble and check whether it's the crown and pinion, the centre, or both. Then replace what is required. If it's the crown and pinion you could use a Mazda or Kia replacement. If the centre is gone you could use a Kaaz or another Torsen. If it's both then probably a secondhand replacement diff is the best bet.
Anyway you look at it, it will be way less than $6000.
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09-06-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RedRover,Sep 6 2005, 06:18 PM
Sgribble - I've got a standard Honda Crown & Pinion in very good condition - send me a PM for more info.
I think I collected too many junks in the shed
Will have to do a garage sale one day to collect some fund for my spare engine rebuild project.