Subject	because water pumps fail
Posted by	aliaZ on February 06, 2007 at 11:47 PM
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In Reply To	Heck in that case, why do we replace water pumps posted by twinturbopoweredz on February 06, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Message	and tensioners fail (that's why it is recommended to change these at regular intervals)...can't say that I've ever heard anything about diff bearings failing. Sure, bearings are a wear item. Keep in mind that when designing a mechanical device it is possible to choose a tapered roller bearing such that it's lifespan in a given application will far exceed the useful life of the vehicle in which it is installed. Clearly, the R230 diff bearings fall into this category. So, unless they are obviously damaged due to contaminated lubricant, it is not necessary to change them. :Thats my 2 cents. :) No offense, but I value the opinion of a guy that rebuilds diffs for a living more than your 2 cents :) If he says my bearings don't need to be replaced, I'm going to take his word for it.
Follow Ups	Leader Gear Install Question: - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 10:29:29 02/06/07 Here's what Sebastian at SpecialtyZ told me: - n8guy (Boise, ID) 11:15:33 02/06/07 If you removed the differential yourself, why not put it - TheTwinZ (Peru) 11:20:21 02/06/07 i think he is reinstalling it himself, just not doing the - Atl300zxTT 11:21:57 02/06/07 Oh, I see...Labor is soo expensive in the US, but you get a - TheTwinZ (Peru) 11:26:10 02/06/07 I think you misunderstood what I am asking. I plan to put - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 11:25:37 02/06/07 Yes, I missed that :) I guess I can not help you, since - TheTwinZ (Peru) 11:31:29 02/06/07 I want to post about it but, I don't want to steal her - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 11:38:28 02/06/07 Hrm, if you're doing a full rebuild - BOOZTD 3 12:30:34 02/06/07 LoL. These guys are telling me that I will need to get the - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 12:52:37 02/06/07 I did a full rebuild like you speak of - collegeboy 12:58:03 02/06/07 Sorry..I thought you didn't already have all the parts in ha - collegeboy 12:59:52 02/06/07 They want $325 ONLY to install the ring and pinion. If I - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 13:12:07 02/06/07 Ok, this isn't that hard man - collegeboy 13:19:30 02/06/07 Will do. Thanks for the advice man. - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 13:27:55 02/06/07 Leader Gear Information - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 15:30:01 02/06/07 Do you have a list of the parts in the rebuilt kit? (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 15:57:15 02/06/07 There was a list on leadergear.com - collegeboy 15:58:40 02/06/07 Right here, from leadergears.com --> - Inzane 17:28:25 02/06/07 LOL..I went to "leadergear.com" - collegeboy 18:45:23 02/06/07 Car's aren't cheap - collegeboy 15:57:44 02/06/07 How many miles did your differential have on it? - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 20:30:59 02/06/07 bah - aliaZ 16:53:25 02/06/07 Parts list please. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 16:55:37 02/06/07 I dont recommend using old bearings as they - twinturbopoweredz 17:24:35 02/06/07 well, speak for yourself - aliaZ 18:03:32 02/06/07 I think we got lucky living close to that shop - collegeboy 18:43:21 02/06/07 IMO it would not be wise to spend $700 on a set of gears - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 20:28:33 02/06/07 Heck in that case, why do we replace water pumps - twinturbopoweredz 23:11:31 02/06/07 because water pumps fail - aliaZ 23:47:37 02/06/07 Without beating a dead horse, I have NEVER - SirpriZ 00:10:21 02/07/07 Im sure twinturbopoweredz would be happy to sell you some :) (n/m) - Guapo 00:19:11 02/07/07 Maybe I should stock up? Take care, Mark (n/m) - SirpriZ 00:51:06 02/07/07 Hey, isn't it late in your neck of the woods.... - SirpriZ 00:53:50 02/07/07 I got 2 bad diffs in the past and one of them got hot enough - twinturbopoweredz 01:38:41 02/07/07 They should not be "messed up" when properly - SirpriZ 01:01:47 02/07/07 Agreed, but not all drivetrain shop carry the same work - twinturbopoweredz 02:12:05 02/07/07 Works for me. I am selectively that way. Take care, Mark - SirpriZ 12:39:03 02/07/07 so was it worth it? - naZeer (Dallas) 19:52:01 02/06/07 yep - aliaZ 21:50:09 02/06/07 Wow looks like I'm sticking with the stock TT gearing - PiranhaTT 17:39:46 02/06/07 Do your own research before you count them out - SeedyROM 17:52:48 02/06/07 2nd (n/m) - aliaZ 18:04:27 02/06/07 Your scenario utilizes a diff that is in perfect condition. - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 20:45:40 02/06/07 My diff had 145k on it and was original - SeedyROM 00:18:40 02/07/07 I am probably going to end up completing this project - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 06:58:38 02/07/07 Read my post. I spent ~$1200 for everything - collegeboy 18:44:21 02/06/07 no need for a lift just use a jack to remove it and - dream Z (MD) 18:10:50 02/06/07 could of gone through 6 na rear ends with that kinda money (n/m) - SpecNATT (Houston) 18:46:01 02/06/07 Flawed logic @ best - 6x R&R labor would eat you up. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 19:08:45 02/06/07 If I payed for laybor i'd be in debt 75,000$ My opinion - SpecNATT (Houston) 23:30:28 02/06/07 I don't care to loose HICAS. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 00:28:18 02/07/07 I don't want to lose HICAS either. (n/m) - PiranhaTT 06:04:23 02/07/07 My buddy got 4.10 gears for his Mustang GT - Mikeys300zx 14:01:08 02/06/07 Thanks for the advice. - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 14:04:29 02/06/07 haha glad i could help - Mikeys300zx 14:11:36 02/06/07 It's not my quote. I forget where I got it from. - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 14:22:48 02/06/07 Re: It's not my quote. I forget where I got it from. - Guapo 14:25:38 02/06/07 ... - Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL) 14:37:29 02/06/07 While many folks opt to replace the bearings when - SirpriZ 16:44:00 02/06/07 Mark, is there anything that you.... - Stile (GA) 07:21:16 02/07/07 The pinion seal, the two side axle seals, and it's best - SirpriZ 12:35:31 02/07/07 Alex, Here is a proposal for you: return your gears to - SirpriZ 23:07:51 02/06/07 Where is the box that says "Save for SS"? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 09:58:31 02/07/07
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