what salisbury diff pinion seal?

[hallsie]

Hi All

I have ordered a pinion and diff seal, but it appears that the pinion seal I have is 78mm and the one sent is 74mm.

Can anyone confirm what model diff seal I need?

Thanks

Stu

P.S, I know its imperial, but its been a long night!

[hallsie]

Or perhaps confirm what vehicle the diif is off of??

Stu

[bluezeeland]

Hi Stu,

Re the seal, dunno, the diff is Salisbury, standard on some jags (Mark something....)

sorry to be of little help !

Frank

[oldgeebee]

If it looks like this:



It's from a Jaguar XJ6 and is a type 4HU. This is not the limited slip variety (LokStop) but was the original fit on my 1979 3000S.

HTH

GB

[hallsie]

oldgeebee said:

If it looks like this:



It's from a Jaguar XJ6 and is a type 4HU. This is not the limited slip variety (LokStop) but was the original fit on my 1979 3000S.

HTH

GB

Thats exactly the one, only shinyer (yours not mine at the moment!0)

Thanks

Stu

[bluezeeland]

Hi Stu,

Graham (oldGB) had his overhauled, parhaps an idea, now its out ? (make/buy decision, i know...)

F

[hallsie]

Im still struggling to source a Pinion seal for the diff.

Can anyone give me a part number or web site where I can get one from?

Thanks

Stu

[hallsie]

Adrian@ said:

It will be either 15386 or 15397, what have you already got?

Adrian@

It looks similar to the one on the left, the only markings on it is EP 8 and its 78mm od.

Have you got one?

Stu

[jagracer]

hallsie said:

Im still struggling to source a Pinion seal for the diff.

Can anyone give me a part number or web site where I can get one from?

Thanks

Stu

Speak to Ray Ingman at Classic spares 0992 716236 on Tuesday, he'll be able to help. He does Jaguars but I'm sure he'll know which seal you need from a description of what you have.
Looking at the one I have I'm also pretty sure it's the same seal as fitted to the Land Rovers that use the Salisbury axles.
Just looked at a parts list and they seem to be either 39mm or 46mm (later model) inner diameter.

Edited by jagracer on Saturday 4th May 09:48

[heightswitch]

Or why not just pick up the phone, speak to one of the 2 classic TVR specialists ADRIAN and STEVE who have the correct one s on the shelf, send some beer tokens and recieve a parcel in the post!!

How many times do we carry on round and round
stroll on!!

N

[hallsie]

heightswitch said:

Or why not just pick up the phone, speak to one of the 2 classic TVR specialists ADRIAN and STEVE who have the correct one s on the shelf, send some beer tokens and recieve a parcel in the post!!

How many times do we carry on round and round
stroll on!!

N

Mainly because I dont like to pester people and would prefer to do my homework first before I start asking!

By all means message me your number so I can hassle you for a seal..

Stu

[heightswitch]

hallsie said:

Mainly because I dont like to pester people and would prefer to do my homework first before I start asking!

By all means message me your number so I can hassle you for a seal..

Stu

The other benefit of speaking to specialists is that they will also tell you to check that it is actually the seal gone...4HU's are known for oil to migrate up the pinion thread so when you change them you also allow for that possibilty too!

Ring Adrian or Steve.

N.

[hallsie]

Anyone answer me?

[adam quantrill]

Stu did you ever find out the answer as I may have the same problem to solve in a few days.

[geertvanhout]

on salisbury diffs two types of pinion seals are possible. both share the same outer diameter of 80.3 mm, but pinion seal inner holes differ. early ones are 39.8 mm ( 1 9/16" ) and the later ones are 47.6 mm ( 1 7/8").
the old stock seals have leather sealing flaps, whereas the aftermarket "modern" ones are in synthetic rubber.

with worn seal surfaces you can use speedy sleeves to conceal the worn area when fitting new seals so it will seal again properly. should the pinion flange be damaged beyond repair new flanges are available ( from me for instance). these replacements all have the larger diameter to match the later seal diameter.

hope this is of help. cheers, geert