e30 rear diff - Page 2

slimjim · 01-08-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by craz azn

I don't understand. The 'drive axles' have a bit of play where its connected to the 'drive axles'. What?

If you mean the hub is moving, are you sure you tighten the nut on the halfshaft enough??? That thing should be cranked right tight. The wheel bearing is in all the way, straight and proper?

yes that is all perfect, works great, although it took me along time getting that bearing in. I am talking about where the drive axel connects to the differential, where there or 8-10 hex screws. on both sides of the dif i can move it maybe 1/2 an inch.

want pics of what im talking about?

e30_kid89 · 01-08-2008, 12:17 AM

Thats the CV joint(constant velocity joint) thats moving. It is supposed to move a bit.

slimjim · 01-08-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by e30_kid89

Thats the CV joint(constant velocity joint) thats moving. It is supposed to move a bit.

thats the word! lol i wanted to say that but i thought i might look like an idiot (even more)

. thanks! Do u know if there is any purpose for this?

craz azn · 01-08-2008, 12:21 AM

It cannot be solid or it would seize up

e30_kid89 · 01-08-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by slimjim

thats the word! lol i wanted to say that but i thought i might look like an idiot (even more)

. thanks! Do u know if there is any purpose for this?

I don't feel like explaining. Just Google CV joint.....

craz azn · 01-08-2008, 12:28 AM

It allows the movement so when the suspension goes up and down it will not bind. Unless you have a solid axle type suspension which won't need the movement

slimjim · 01-08-2008, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by e30_kid89

I don't feel like explaining. Just Google CV joint.....

errm i just thought of a logical answer... wheel moves up and down. drive axel angle changes...therefore need play or else it would go to shit?

lol shit, u beat me to the punch!

e30_kid89 · 01-08-2008, 12:33 AM

Boy oh boy you have a lot to learn.

slimjim · 01-08-2008, 12:38 AM

ya well, im willing to learn.

ZiMMie · 01-08-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by slimjim

ya well, im willing to learn.

Great!
Start Reading.
www.wikipedia.com

slimjim · 01-08-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ZiMMie

Great!
Start Reading.
www.wikipedia.com

its not that i dont know how things work on a car... my greatest accomplishments are rebuilding an automatic transmission in an old mercedese (the only thing that was confusing was the valve body), and rebuilding a cylinder head from an older mazada.... so i consider myself somewhat mechanically inclined. id like to learn how to improve a cars performance and effeiciency now...

Chris de la Cruz · 01-08-2008, 05:03 PM

do you want a cookie or something?

Ej_Red · 01-09-2008, 11:02 PM

mercedese and mazada?
Something new?

slimjim · 01-09-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ej_Red

mercedese and mazada?
Something new?

not really. mercedese from 89 and mazda from 96 i believe. its a start...

e30_kid89 · 01-09-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slimjim

not really. mercedese from 89 and mazda from 96 i believe. its a start...

If you did those things you shouldn't need to ask so many questions. The infomation is out there, go get it, and then when you cant find something or you're not sure post. Also if you REALLY wanna learn about e30s, join up r3vlimited.com but trust me they'll rip you apart if you ask questions that have been asked eleventybillion times. If you can last there its a good e30 site.