What Diff have I got R160 or R180?
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yes its still the original diff in there, would you have any good second replacements in stock? (Diff is rattling and knocking - was sold some contaminated gear oil in case you ask how i've manged to damage a plated diff lol)
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Call me, we have the parts and the expertise to rebuild the diff you have and keep costs down. There is no need to replace it. Once we talk I can run you through the options and pricing.
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The AR180 diff is bigger than the AR160 and if you want to satisfy yourself as to which one you have, measure the top bolt centres.
Funnily enough the AR180 has 80mm bolt centres and the AR160 has 60mm bolt centres.
If you are in any doubt about this send me an e-mail and I will send you photos of the two side by side.
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Funnily enough the AR180 has 80mm bolt centres and the AR160 has 60mm bolt centres.
If you are in any doubt about this send me an e-mail and I will send you photos of the two side by side.
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I should have said that as David says, if it is an R180 plated diff then after a while they do need the lash taking up for them to function satisfactorily or for plates to be replaced. Using the WRONG oil in these does not help either.
Do not use the same oil as you would use in the common viscuous diff. Oil for plated diffs has no friction modifier and is designated by some manufacturers as N.S. which I assume is non slip. Obviously plated diffs work by virtue of the plates not slipping.
Do not use the same oil as you would use in the common viscuous diff. Oil for plated diffs has no friction modifier and is designated by some manufacturers as N.S. which I assume is non slip. Obviously plated diffs work by virtue of the plates not slipping.
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Diff oil
ok ive definately got a R180 plated diff, whats the best oil i could use harvey? Someone recommended using a 75W90 LS oil, but brand wise what is the best, theres so many on the market, redline, millers, motul, silkolene, etc
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