Help needed -
Impreza 95 Uk Spec Turbo - Few weeks back the rear diff bearings where knocking now ive think they have gone as got no power in the car then it comes back so im pretty sure that the rear wheels are not driving all the time anyway I cant afford to get this done for a couple of weeks but is it ok the continue driving it with only the front wheels working ???
The other question is anyone got a rear diff or know where I can get one delivered etc ?
Thanks

 

Hi Mate,

I have no idea about whether you can continue driving without it but try calling these guys:

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tel: 01663 744114

Ive used them quite a few times and they are really good and provide a great service!

 

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cool is it safe to drive thou lol it keeps on coming back then going again cheap cr@p

 

I've orderded a newage one from them today, by far the best price on the market £152.75 incl VAT and delivery.

 

I didn't think they ever broke, more likely box to go than diff...

You chucking lots horses through it or just high miles and no oil changes?

 

I broke the nut when I treid to fit a diff guard, and then the case broke when I was drilling it out and so did the seal...

 

Blimey, do you live by the sea or something, not seen that much rust on diff or shafts before ever...nice shiny exhaust though!!

 

I lived up Scarborough way when I bought it and it spent it first 5 years cruising the NE coast as far as I can tell.

I'm slowly getting aroung and sorting the salt corrosion, and the diff problem is a result of it

 

I must admit I wouldn't know how to deal with that much rust layers, can you sand blast some of it then get it sprayed? Underseal once clean is a must or she'll keep rusting and rustin. It must be tricky doing various bits of jobs, even brake calipers bleeding? Good luck m8.
Oh, I sprayed my R180 diff cover wrinkle red and it looked good, also no rust for removing bolts

 

Wire brush, jenolite and some hammerite.

I'm thinking about polishing the new diff before it gets fitted, or maybe paint depending on how enthusiastic I feel.

 

are you still looking for a uk turbo spec rear diff, cus i have one sitting hear doing nowt, got the driveshafts and prop to match it, pm me if you do

 

If polish, it will tar over time, you need keep polishing unless you can clear seal it somehow? If by sea, I'd spray it all.

 

I live in London now and having aquired a couple of low ramps keeping it polished won't be a problem. I've already got a polished lower h-brace, diff guard and exhaust to keep on top of, plus I'm thinking of doing the front lower wishbones



Yes, more rust to treat...

 

I smashed the rear diff in my 02 WRX, it drove (just) on the front for a very short distance, roughly as far as my local garage then lost all drive completely.


Just engaged and made lots of nice grinding noises.

 

I have a bit of rust on my rear anti roll bar i was wondering is waxoil good at getting rid of rust as i heard you just spray it over the rust leave for a bit then wipe off.