Thank you plus diff mounting query

[DJ8226]

Evening Gents - Firstly big thank you to Norman for the stainless bonnet hinges, can't wait to fit them. Secondly what is the diff mounting on an S3 off, Is it Sierra or Granada and can you still buy them? TIA Damon

[phillpot]

Sierra, the Granada one looks similar but put side by side is bigger,as I found out after spending hours cleaning and painting the one that came with the Granada LSD I bought !
Believe they are no longer available from Ford and could not find one from any alternative "after market" manufacturer (Quinton Hazel etc.)
So looks like scrap yards or Ebay ( tried 4 or 5 scrappies and all basically said "no one wants bits for Sierras anymore, we crush 'em soon as they come in")!

Edited by phillpot on Tuesday 1st June 21:10

[DJ8226]

Thanks very much.

[Gerald-TVR]

Here you go. The price is a bit ouch but I have a spare spare if you are interested

Norman

[DJ8226]

Thanks Norman - New one is a bit steep mine is ok but looks a bit scruffy, I am in repainting mode again in and around the back end. I thought about swapping it hence the spare. Is it an easy job or is access the issue?

[phillpot]

here's one clicky,bit cheaper !

Bit fiddly to change, as I found out when had to put old one (rubber starting to split from metal) back on coz Granada one too big then change later when I found a good 'un on ebay, originally had tank out which makes it very easy. Found it best to undo four bolts to chassis first, this allows diff to swing down a bit making access to the two bolts into the diff just about possible.

HTH Mike

PS have seen "posh" race/rally specials similar to link above for around £80....still a lot of pennies !