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Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 02:40 pm
by Callum
Well mines gone bang and need one asap as im now without a car. Im on the isle of wight so if its possible to be couriederd will be handy, Not sure if other diffs fit but mines a 1984 340 1.4 5peed

*Edit Will take a welded one happily! :lol:

Many thanks

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 04:32 pm
by Chris_C
Bloody islanders trying to pike my turbo :lol: :lol:

There are normally a few about bud, but lots are getting broken and no new ones made.

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 04:41 pm
by Callum
Who me never.... 8)

I know now its easily done lol! Just drove it home with one unsecured planet gear and made it luckily, Defo need a welded diff to handle some abuse :lol:

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 08:14 pm
by wolfpack
i have a 2l welded diff it was the best thing ever...till it sheared a output shaft and now i need a hole new diff as the end of the shaft is stuck in the planit gear and we think it has friction welded it self there sm2

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 09 Jan 2012 09:55 pm
by Callum
wolfpack wrote:i have a 2l welded diff it was the best thing ever...till it sheared a output shaft and now i need a hole new diff as the end of the shaft is stuck in the planit gear and we think it has friction welded it self there sm2
I guess thats a labourless way to weld it! :lol: I knwo theres a lot of mixed opinions but i want a welder to save me busting another diff, but dads going mental saying ill wrap it round a tree, but surely if you drive normally it shouldnt be that bad? Or am i off the mark here?

Easy way as im told is not to plant my foot mid corner but wheres the fun it that :roll:

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:36 pm
by Callum
Bump! Desperate to have a car on the road :roll:

Cheers

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 10:48 pm
by Callum
Sods law just had a email from http://www.volvospares-uk.com/ saying they have one for £125. Just wondering if they're any good and if the price sounds right? (Seems bit much to me but i aint clued up atm)

Cheers

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 10:06 am
by Chris_C
Have a search on the VOC for volvospares-uk. I *believe* (and could be barking up the wrong tree so check for yourself) that some people have had issues with him. I've always picked stuff up from his yard however and not had any problems. I note there isn't an address on the website anymore though.

Re: Wanted diff for 1.4 5speed 340

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 06:53 pm
by Callum
Chris_C wrote:Have a search on the VOC for volvospares-uk. I *believe* (and could be barking up the wrong tree so check for yourself) that some people have had issues with him. I've always picked stuff up from his yard however and not had any problems. I note there isn't an address on the website anymore though.

Cheers mate, well with a bit of luck i *shouldnt* need to get the one he offered me... £120 for a welder plus whatever postage is makes me happy :D