T2 Diff install problems HELP!!
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T2 Diff install problems HELP!!
I bought what is supposed to be a TII 87-88 diff from a forum member. From the pictures I have seen, it appeared to be the correct one...but yeah, you can't really see much from pictures.
Anyway, I had a local guy install it. He said everything went great and was a straight drop in, like it's suppose to be. I get the diff back and start to install it in my car. Then I start to slide the axles into the carrier. There is a ring that is preventing the driver's side axle from going in all the way, and on the passenger side, the splines don't go back far enough to seat the axle in all the way. That probably didn't make much sense, but I'll try to get pics later.
So regardless, I think I'm screwed. Does anyone have any idea what this diff could have come out of?
Anyway, I had a local guy install it. He said everything went great and was a straight drop in, like it's suppose to be. I get the diff back and start to install it in my car. Then I start to slide the axles into the carrier. There is a ring that is preventing the driver's side axle from going in all the way, and on the passenger side, the splines don't go back far enough to seat the axle in all the way. That probably didn't make much sense, but I'll try to get pics later.
So regardless, I think I'm screwed. Does anyone have any idea what this diff could have come out of?
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Here is how it looks from the driver's side.
![](https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/129946-t2-diff-install-problems-help-img_0518.jpg)
Notice the washer piece. it is offset to the driver's side of the car. That is keeping the axle from fully seating.
Here is the passenger side.
![](https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/129947-t2-diff-install-problems-help-img_0521.jpg)
It has two sets of splines. The axle is only splined for about 2 inches, so it won't seat all the way on this side either.
I'm pissed
![](https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/129946-t2-diff-install-problems-help-img_0518.jpg)
Notice the washer piece. it is offset to the driver's side of the car. That is keeping the axle from fully seating.
Here is the passenger side.
![](https://www.rx7club.com/attachments/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/129947-t2-diff-install-problems-help-img_0521.jpg)
It has two sets of splines. The axle is only splined for about 2 inches, so it won't seat all the way on this side either.
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#4
I haven't heard anything back from the seller yet, but I just PMed him a couple hours ago. He has a good reputation so hopefully we can get things straightened out w/o a road trip.
Is there someone that powdercoats and rips people off, or were you just admiring the fresh paint job on my diff? The guy that swapped the carrier painted it for me, he is somewhat of a perfectionist.
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Is there someone that powdercoats and rips people off, or were you just admiring the fresh paint job on my diff? The guy that swapped the carrier painted it for me, he is somewhat of a perfectionist.
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I've been looking through FSMs and parts fiches all day and still have no clue what it is. I don't even think it's from a FC.
I got in contact with the seller and it sounds like he's going to work with me. Now I just have to worry about getting something else in there within the next week or so. After going through the hassle of removing it, installing a new carrier, blah blah blah, I really don't want to put my stocker back in.
I got in contact with the seller and it sounds like he's going to work with me. Now I just have to worry about getting something else in there within the next week or so. After going through the hassle of removing it, installing a new carrier, blah blah blah, I really don't want to put my stocker back in.
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If I am remembering correctly from an S5 Kaaz diff swap I did over a year ago, that is an S5 diff. I recall having to get another axle stub because the S5 axles have two different insertion lengths, while the Kaaz did not.
Sorry for your misfortune!
Sorry for your misfortune!
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Originally Posted by Rotarded
If I am remembering correctly from an S5 Kaaz diff swap I did over a year ago, that is an S5 diff. I recall having to get another axle stub because the S5 axles have two different insertion lengths, while the Kaaz did not.
Sorry for your misfortune!
Sorry for your misfortune!
Thanks for your help, even though it doesn't really get me anywhere.
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I'm out...
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sorry about that....I was told it was from a TII and didn't notice the difference before I shipped it...I sent you a FULL refund plus shipping...
if this is from an S5 and anyone wants it, pm me...
once again sorry for an inconveniences...Kevin
if this is from an S5 and anyone wants it, pm me...
once again sorry for an inconveniences...Kevin
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