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james3004 1st May 2010 05:26 PM

I've Got One!!!!
 
I just picked up my donor, a 1992 (J) Sierra etate 2.0 DOHC Ghia
It's got rear discs, not sure if it has abs (haven't paid that much attention to it yet :o )
But unfortunately it has a whining comming from ther back end that increases with speed, i'm hoping its a wheel bearing and not the diff, it sounds a bit like your following a tractor if your not in the car:confused:

twinturbo 1st May 2010 05:52 PM

I can't recal anyone ever killing a diff on a stock car.

It will have ABS.

should yeild some useful spares for us sierra boys.

(does it have a trip computer?)

TT

james3004 3rd May 2010 04:18 PM

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No it doesn't have a trip computer :(

Bonzo 3rd May 2010 04:29 PM

Well done on finding a donor James :cool:

Looks quite a tidy motor too :)

As TT said, the Sierra diff is quite robust, I have only ever changed 1, that was on a former Taxi that was on it's 3rd time round the clock.

When it was stripped, there was no signs of heavy wear & probably only needed a bearing or two.
At that time it was no problem finding a good used diff, so it was swapped just to be rid of the anoying whine ;)

twinturbo 3rd May 2010 04:30 PM

That looks to be in good condition.

TT

james3004 3rd May 2010 05:25 PM

It is fairly good, only a slight bubble of rust on one rear arch, its got an mot till january. and a stamped up service history to 130k (it's done 150k)

Almost seems a shame to strip it!!!!

all bits i don't need are for sale


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