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Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 10:54 am
by S14michael
Hello, im new to this forum but i dont own a capri. I own a cortina that has a capri diff, its an open type and thats all i know.
I want to put in lsd internals but i really dont know what would fit or not. I keep seeing the name Atlas ? is that a common name or is that the factory make ? Also i also keep seeing diff's that say they fit escort or capri, are they the same ?
I really just need some advice as i have no clue right now.
Thanks if any can help me.
Mike.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 11:14 am
by Matty2148
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 11:24 am
by Wilky
There are three different types of axle avaialable on a Cortina and the English is the least common.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 11:25 am
by Wilky
S14michael wrote:Hello, im new to this forum but i dont own a capri. I own a cortina that has a capri diff, its an open type and thats all i know.
I want to put in lsd internals but i really dont know what would fit or not. I keep seeing the name Atlas ? is that a common name or is that the factory make ? Also i also keep seeing diff's that say they fit escort or capri, are they the same ?
I really just need some advice as i have no clue right now.
Thanks if any can help me.
Mike.
Give me a call or send me your number, I'll tell you all you need to know. 07598 235424
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 6:07 pm
by S14michael
Thanks guys, i have been told to look at quaife but its a bit expensive, the car is only for weekends so a 2nd hand one would do fine.
Wilky if i remember i call give you a shout but can i text you ?
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 8:48 pm
by Terra-Kotta
Is it a mk1/2/3/4 or 5 ?
Is it hairy ???
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 8:50 pm
by Wilky
S14michael wrote:Thanks guys, i have been told to look at quaife but its a bit expensive, the car is only for weekends so a 2nd hand one would do fine.
Wilky if i remember i call give you a shout but can i text you ?
Sure mate, anytime
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 5:40 pm
by S14michael
Terra i have no clue, this is the real issue i have but its all been painted so i doudt ill find a number but i will take some pictures tonight and Wilky i will message you tomorrow.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 7:23 pm
by S14michael
71BG 4198 AC
I was only told it is a capri diff so what do you think guys ?
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 194026.jpg
I tried attaching the pic but it keeps showing it upside down! i even uploaded it upside down to try to fool it that didnt work.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 7:37 pm
by S14michael
Ive done a bit of searching, I think its a cortina Koln diff, im not 100% but ive found a forum thread with a guy quoting the same diff number as mine so its got to be a cortina diff right ?
Anyway thanks for the help anyway guys
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 9:12 pm
by Wilky
S14michael wrote:Ive done a bit of searching, I think its a cortina Koln diff, im not 100% but ive found a forum thread with a guy quoting the same diff number as mine so its got to be a cortina diff right ?
Anyway thanks for the help anyway guys
Post a picture of the rear cover and I'll tell you straight away
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 10:22 pm
by S14michael
Its a koln diff as it has the offset bolts ?
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 11:27 pm
by Terra-Kotta
Bloody hell. My 2.3 had that axle. Looks like an atlass but isn't.
I'm wondering if the best way is to adapt a 2.8i special axle to fit. I think from memory them axles weren't up to much.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 1:07 am
by Wilky
Yes that is a Koln, Atlas axles never have the bushes on the pigs head for starters. Can you measure the distance between the two brake backplates (in inches)?
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:29 pm
by S14michael
Wilky do you mean measure the whole alxe ?
Ive been looking at seirra's diff's and they look like alot of work, if the worst come to it i can weld it solid but id prefer a lsd.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:47 pm
by Terra-Kotta
Sierra diffs are floating with separate shafts and cv joints.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:53 pm
by Wilky
S14michael wrote:Wilky do you mean measure the whole alxe ?
Ive been looking at seirra's diff's and they look like alot of work, if the worst come to it i can weld it solid but id prefer a lsd.
Yes measure from the inside of the brake backplate to the I inside of the other one across the width of the axle. From the measurement I'll tell you what Atlas options you have
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 9:16 pm
by S14michael
yes terra i realised quickly that it would take quite a bit of fabircation and isnt worht it.
Ok wilky i will measure it tomorrow when i get home from work.
Cheers for all the help guys
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 7:19 am
by Hot_Protein
Volvo axle why not? Cheap LSD's and lockers.
Re: Diff help please
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 10:35 am
by -JC-
What's involved in Volvo Axle swap? Any complications with prop, handbrake/brakes?