Now we are making progress! Finally got the diff out with a bit of force and strange techniques it eventually came out. The problem I found, it that the brace/strengthening beam attaches all the way down the the gear box and has wire clips plugged in all along it. However the bolts came out no problem and a chisel made short work of the clips. However, the beam is still attached using witchcraft or some hiding bolts. Eitherway will have to work that off before putting it into the new chassis.
The propshaft and other final drive shaft now out as well, thought it would be a good idea to glove the gearbox spline end of the propshaft to prevent dust and dirt contamination.
<- A view of the gearbox from underneath the car.
And one of where the differential used to sit ->
One of the problem front hubs. I've been told these are easy to remove however I am starting to find them a little more difficult due to rust and fatigue of parts over their 23 year life.
Speaking of rust...
This is a photo of the front part of the diff, with either chunks of metal or just a build up of rust pulling off in flakes. Will need a tidy up but no need for painting as that will be too much hassle.
These two picture show the beam that is currently stuck on as I said before. It appears to have a connection somewhere that is allowing the beam to pivort, however hammering didn't solve the problem, maybe a look at a detached diff will enlightem me further which section to hammer...
This is a photo of the front part of the diff, with either chunks of metal or just a build up of rust pulling off in flakes. Will need a tidy up but no need for painting as that will be too much hassle.
These two picture show the beam that is currently stuck on as I said before. It appears to have a connection somewhere that is allowing the beam to pivort, however hammering didn't solve the problem, maybe a look at a detached diff will enlightem me further which section to hammer...
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