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Old 10-07-2015, 09:10 AM
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Mechanic says the rear differential is going bad do you have to replace whole thing or can it be repaired and which is cheaper
Old 10-07-2015, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LOWRDN
Mechanic says the rear differential is going bad do you have to replace whole thing or can it be repaired and which is cheaper
I think rebuilding would cost more than to replace it, but why not ask your mechanic? Get a quote from them and search for prices of the diff itself.
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Look up PuddyMod for the expert on S2000 diff rebuilds.
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Labor is the killer on rebuilds. Used AP2 differetials abound on Ebay for under $600, some under $400. Still gotta put it in the car.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-HONDA-S...2d9839&vxp=mtr

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Without question just get a used one. You'll pay through the nose for a rebuild, and it may not even work out.

Taking the pumpkin in and out is a 2-3 hour job.
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common suggested fluid for the differential ?
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Originally Posted by Reasonable Doubt
common suggested fluid for the differential ?
Billman suggests this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o01_s00

Changing at 35k intervals.
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Just bought a used one for my car. Does your diff fail the spin opposite directions test in the manual?

I change my fluid every 15k but I also Autocross. 30k change came up just a few thousand after I bought the car and Goop came out. So not a fan of waiting that long. Not sure if the 75W-90 Mobil 1 was in it when I bought it though.
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