Replacing the diff
10-23-2008, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Vixen,Oct 22 2008, 08:31 PM
The mechanic was saying something about pressure in bearings - is it likely it's more than just the diff - does that mean anything to anyone?
I suspect you are being quoted for replacing the bearings in the diff which could be quite a time consuming job.
Replacing the diff should take no more than an hour but it is common for the bolts that connect the drive shaft to the diff to snap. I think 2 were snapped when my diff was replaced. I think I still have a spare bolt at home.
10-23-2008, 01:26 AM
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Thanks Steven that makes sense.
I've actually just rung Honda. I really didn't want to go through them but to find out if the warranty will cover I probably need to.
I'm seriously doubtful that they will cover it but at least now I know it won't cost me
10-23-2008, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Vixen,Oct 23 2008, 09:26 AM
Sorry Steven, I'm guessing I will probably still need yours but I should know by tomorrow (and pick up sat if that's ok). Don't want to mess you around.
10-23-2008, 01:50 AM
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I've overhauled a diff back in my mechanic days. And it's a job I'd never want to do again. I'd imagine that most mechanics will say an extortionate amount to do the job just to get the customer to go elsewhere. Swapping a diff over though isn't such a big deal. Especially if you have the car on a ramp.
What are you people doing to your cars to go through diffs like this though?
I thought the diff should last the life of the car?
What are you people doing to your cars to go through diffs like this though?
I thought the diff should last the life of the car?
10-23-2008, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by pistonbroke,Oct 23 2008, 10:50 AM
I've overhauled a diff back in my mechanic days.
I'm hoping Honda think the same about the life of the diff and just replace it for me
10-23-2008, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pistonbroke,Oct 23 2008, 09:50 AM
What are you people doing to your cars to go through diffs like this though?
I thought the diff should last the life of the car?
I thought the diff should last the life of the car?