Saxo VTR gearbox & diff question

[bonehead]

Hi guys

Sorry for the daft question, but here goes: if I have the gearbox of my Saxo replaced, is the differential also replaced? i.e. is the diff integral to the gearbox module of the transmission in a Saxo (FWD car), or is the diff bolted on outside the gearbox?

Just trying to isolate a noise in the car, and I had the gearbox replaced recently...hasn't cured the problem, so am worried the diff is knackered (if it hasn't been replaced as part of the gearbox replacement).

THANKS PH

[Old Merc]

The diff is part of the gearbox,all one unit.

[bonehead]

Thank you. I suspected as much, being a FWD car, but just wanted confirmation. Not all cars are the same...

[Kitchski]

On the MA gearbox (which you have) it is integral, but on BE units (used in older bigger Cits/Pugs) it can be removed, sometimes wven with the gearbox in situ, so it's not always a silly thing to ask!

Whats the noise?

[bonehead]

Heya

It's been solved, it was a bearing problem on the gearbox that had had its bearings replaced by a certain garage in Reading that reputes itself on its prowess with clutches in particular. They refuted the liability.

It's been sorted now by a friend-of-a-friend who reconditions truck gearboxes. Won't be using those clutch specialists again....

Thing is, as you say, it's not always a given (even for FWD cars) that the diff is integral to the gearbox...

Thanks for the info everyone, this is such a great community!