converting splicer joints to pot joints ????

[nismobrown]

i have a 1300 cc 1991 metro engine, it has pot joints on the diff, I have just bought a new engine fitted with splicer joints.

please can anyone tell me what i need to do to convert the new engine to pot joints ?

thanks!

[guru_1071]

take the diff out, swop either the entire diff for a pot joint one, or strip yours down and swop the output shafts for pot joint ones.

refit diff with the correct potjoint sized side covers.

fit potjoints!


sell old diff and cooper s side covers on ebay for mega-coin

[nismobrown]

thanks for the quick reply, do i need proper gaskets or can I use silicone on diff and shaft covers?

[guru_1071]

nismobrown said:

thanks for the quick reply, do i need proper gaskets or can I use silicone on diff and shaft covers?

always use the paper gaskets, they are there to both stop leaks and to set the preload on the diff bearings.

edit - missed the word bearings off the last bit!

Edited by guru_1071 on Thursday 23 May 19:42

[FWDRacer]

guru_1071 said:

sell old diff and cooper s side covers on ebay for mega-coin

Ar$e$ - I need a set of these

[guru_1071]

FWDRacer said:

guru_1071 said:

sell old diff and cooper s side covers on ebay for not a lot of money, they are utterly worthless

Ar$e$ - I need a set of these

better?

[FWDRacer]

Rich

[nismobrown]

what is the best grease to use on the pot joints ?