[RohsWeee]

I've been listening to my diff. noise for bout 2 years so far. I had it verified at a few place and got quote over $2,000 CAD to fix, which I did not do since the car is 1992 with 180 000km.
I finally remove the diffential from the car and after openint it, I found that all the gear are all fine and the noise come from the front bearing where the differential gets connected to the drive shaft.

Is the diferential bearing easy to replace or should I sent to a shop? Does anyone knows out to remove the differential front bearing.

Also in the process of remoning the differential I pierce the CV joint outer casing, is CV joint outer casing sold separatly or do I have to replace the complete CV joint.

 

[RohsWeee]

I solved my problem, sent the diff to a shop and they found that all the bearing were wearned out, $600 will fix them all, saved $1400 still.

 

[284037]

I am sure that a bearing kit with a press would have done the trick. $600 for bearings is a bit much, what are they made of?

 

[Yal]

Not bad. If I could find a place to do mine for $600 I would.

 

[doomrt]

Wouldn't a new differential from a junkyard be a cheaper solution?

 

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how do we know if our 16vs actually have the 1.5 lsd. as opposed to regular 190E diff....

 

[JimAB]

I've got a diff from a '91 190E w/ 185K miles if anyone wants it for $100 + shipping from Columbus, GA 31904

banville at bellsouth dot net

 

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put that up on the for sale forums...