Re: Leaking rear differential on 4kq

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-05-06 07:50:59 EDT, paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk (Paul
Heneghan) writes:

>My 1984 80q has been leaking from the rear diff since I've owned it (seven 
>years now).  Do you think it's within the ability of a non-professional 
>mechanic to change the seal without using the special tool (I've replaced 
>head gaskets and struts bushes in suspensions, but I've always been 
>frightened of gearboxes and diffs)?

A double edged sword, Paul. The mechanical end of the job isn't difficult at
all, very little precision work involved, it's pressing in such a large seal
evenly into a recessed area that's tough. I suppose you could fabricate a
tool to perform the same function, but the time and effort to create such a
tool might not be worth it vs. purchasing it to begin with.  I got mine
through Zelenda in NY, USA. It wasn't the usual forged Audi-style tools I'm
used to. It's a composite/plastic setup that was fragile enough that I
fractured it the first time I used it. Thanks again for Zelenda warranty.
I've no idea what I paid for the setup, but 40$ seems right. If you've got
the Bentley or equivalent, read over the procedure before tackling it.

-Hope this helps
Chris Semple
Autobahn01@aol.com
'87 4000q
   '84 4000q
       '83 TQC
           '83 TQC