Indifferent diff

[paul w]

As if i aint had enough practise with back axles lately,the auto's
diff is gettin'very noisy. I had assumed it was a 3.08:1,no such
luck it is a 3.27:1 which are scarce. Anyone got advice on pulling
the thing out? Is it best to replace as a unit,or could diff be
dismantled and repaired? Whats the most cost effective way of doing
this job? I hope the half shaft bearings are ok cos i hear they are
a right 8ugg3r to replace on this three quarter floating axle!
Looks like another trek to 'Bobsport'is on the horizon!

See ya. Paul

[Beans]

If it is a 3.27:1 diff this means it's a "Dolly" rear axle.
So quite easy to get the complete centre assembly out of the axle casing, recondition it and put it back (contrary to the "5 speed" axlewere).
Remove half shafts and prop shaft. Then undo the bolts (8 iirc) on the front of the axle casing and pull the diff assembly out.

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[trphil]

Paul, your auto *should* have a 3.45:1 diff.

[paul w]

Nope! Def. a 3.27:1 axle,Phil.just as it should be!

See ya. Paul

[Beans]

From VIN 402027 the automatics a 3.08:1 diff (and the 5 speed axle)

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<font color="blue"><i>1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/</i></font id="blue"></center>