aaaaahh !!! split diff housing on me disco 1 !!!

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• Jun 6, 2009

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hi all i have got a sall split in the diff housing does anyone know if this can be welded ? it does seem a bit thin !! or is it a change of axle ?

 

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• Jun 6, 2009

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yes it can be welded or yu can use MetalMend EpoxyResin, or you can buy a pipe cap AKA sewer cap (much thicker than a lr diff casing and weld it on to the axle. You'll never split the fooker again.

 

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redhand said:

yes it can be welded or yu can use MetalMend EpoxyResin, or you can buy a pipe cap AKA sewer cap (much thicker than a lr diff casing and weld it on to the axle. You'll never split the fooker again.

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Make sure its not a cast one tho .

 

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thanx for the quick reply Redhand and MHM do you know where i can get Metalmend from ? i will try that first

 

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GAZ68 said:

thanx for the quick reply Redhand and MHM do you know where i can get Metalmend from ? i will try that first

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It comes in lots of names just look for a 2 part epoxy resin that says it's for metal repairs. & make sure the split is clean and free of oil or other contaminants,


Edit this is the sort of thing ya looking for http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...refview=search&ts=1244320974019&isSearch=true

 

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• Jun 6, 2009

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got the oil draining at the minute !! will get some and give it a good clean first thanx again

 

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• Jun 8, 2009

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I found the only way to make sure it stuck, was to remove the diff and wash both inside and out with petrol - you can then put some mastic on the inside - as well as the outside. It is a bit more fiddly, but much more chance it will work.

 

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• Jun 8, 2009

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Thanx MHM will take your advice and take the diff out and clean it thoroughly !!! Damn pain but thats the joy of a landy !!!! cheers