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Without beating a dead horse, I have NEVER
Posted by
SirpriZ
on February 07, 2007 at 12:10 AM
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because water pumps fail
posted by aliaZ
on February 06, 2007 at 11:47 PM
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heard of someone needing to replace a differential bearing (pinion or side) in any mileage Z32TT due to failure. As further evidence of this, it is almost impossible to get the inner pinion bearing because there is no call for them. Hi Don. Mark
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Leader Gear Install Question:
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
10:29:29 02/06/07
Here's what Sebastian at SpecialtyZ told me:
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n8guy (Boise, ID)
11:15:33 02/06/07
If you removed the differential yourself, why not put it
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TheTwinZ (Peru)
11:20:21 02/06/07
i think he is reinstalling it himself, just not doing the
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Atl300zxTT
11:21:57 02/06/07
Oh, I see...Labor is soo expensive in the US, but you get a
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TheTwinZ (Peru)
11:26:10 02/06/07
I think you misunderstood what I am asking. I plan to put
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
11:25:37 02/06/07
Yes, I missed that :) I guess I can not help you, since
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TheTwinZ (Peru)
11:31:29 02/06/07
I want to post about it but, I don't want to steal her
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
11:38:28 02/06/07
Hrm, if you're doing a full rebuild
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BOOZTD 3
12:30:34 02/06/07
LoL. These guys are telling me that I will need to get the
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
12:52:37 02/06/07
I did a full rebuild like you speak of
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collegeboy
12:58:03 02/06/07
Sorry..I thought you didn't already have all the parts in ha
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collegeboy
12:59:52 02/06/07
They want $325 ONLY to install the ring and pinion. If I
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
13:12:07 02/06/07
Ok, this isn't that hard man
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collegeboy
13:19:30 02/06/07
Will do. Thanks for the advice man.
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
13:27:55 02/06/07
Leader Gear Information
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
15:30:01 02/06/07
Do you have a list of the parts in the rebuilt kit? (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
15:57:15 02/06/07
There was a list on leadergear.com
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collegeboy
15:58:40 02/06/07
Right here, from leadergears.com -->
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Inzane
17:28:25 02/06/07
LOL..I went to "leadergear.com"
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collegeboy
18:45:23 02/06/07
Car's aren't cheap
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collegeboy
15:57:44 02/06/07
How many miles did your differential have on it?
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
20:30:59 02/06/07
bah
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aliaZ
16:53:25 02/06/07
Parts list please. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
16:55:37 02/06/07
I dont recommend using old bearings as they
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twinturbopoweredz
17:24:35 02/06/07
well, speak for yourself
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aliaZ
18:03:32 02/06/07
I think we got lucky living close to that shop
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collegeboy
18:43:21 02/06/07
IMO it would not be wise to spend $700 on a set of gears
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
20:28:33 02/06/07
Heck in that case, why do we replace water pumps
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twinturbopoweredz
23:11:31 02/06/07
because water pumps fail
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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)
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Guapo
00:19:11 02/07/07
Maybe I should stock up? Take care, Mark (n/m)
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SirpriZ
00:51:06 02/07/07
Hey, isn't it late in your neck of the woods....
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SirpriZ
00:53:50 02/07/07
I got 2 bad diffs in the past and one of them got hot enough
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twinturbopoweredz
01:38:41 02/07/07
They should not be "messed up" when properly
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SirpriZ
01:01:47 02/07/07
Agreed, but not all drivetrain shop carry the same work
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twinturbopoweredz
02:12:05 02/07/07
Works for me. I am selectively that way. Take care, Mark
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SirpriZ
12:39:03 02/07/07
so was it worth it?
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naZeer (Dallas)
19:52:01 02/06/07
yep
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aliaZ
21:50:09 02/06/07
Wow looks like I'm sticking with the stock TT gearing
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PiranhaTT
17:39:46 02/06/07
Do your own research before you count them out
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SeedyROM
17:52:48 02/06/07
2nd (n/m)
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aliaZ
18:04:27 02/06/07
Your scenario utilizes a diff that is in perfect condition.
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
20:45:40 02/06/07
My diff had 145k on it and was original
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SeedyROM
00:18:40 02/07/07
I am probably going to end up completing this project
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
06:58:38 02/07/07
Read my post. I spent ~$1200 for everything
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collegeboy
18:44:21 02/06/07
no need for a lift just use a jack to remove it and
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dream Z (MD)
18:10:50 02/06/07
could of gone through 6 na rear ends with that kinda money (n/m)
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SpecNATT (Houston)
18:46:01 02/06/07
Flawed logic @ best - 6x R&R labor would eat you up. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
19:08:45 02/06/07
If I payed for laybor i'd be in debt 75,000$ My opinion
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SpecNATT (Houston)
23:30:28 02/06/07
I don't care to loose HICAS. (n/m)
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YugoBernie (NoVA)
00:28:18 02/07/07
I don't want to lose HICAS either. (n/m)
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PiranhaTT
06:04:23 02/07/07
My buddy got 4.10 gears for his Mustang GT
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Mikeys300zx
14:01:08 02/06/07
Thanks for the advice.
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
14:04:29 02/06/07
haha glad i could help
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Mikeys300zx
14:11:36 02/06/07
It's not my quote. I forget where I got it from.
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
14:22:48 02/06/07
Re: It's not my quote. I forget where I got it from.
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Guapo
14:25:38 02/06/07
...
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Alex'sVG30DETT (SoFL)
14:37:29 02/06/07
While many folks opt to replace the bearings when
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SirpriZ
16:44:00 02/06/07
Mark, is there anything that you....
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Stile (GA)
07:21:16 02/07/07
The pinion seal, the two side axle seals, and it's best
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SirpriZ
12:35:31 02/07/07
Alex, Here is a proposal for you: return your gears to
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SirpriZ
23:07:51 02/06/07
Where is the box that says "Save for SS"? (n/m)
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Scotts94z32
09:58:31 02/07/07
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