ogb
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I've almost got my new rear diff guard fitted but have found a problem with 2 bolts that hold the front part of the guard to the diff casing.diff.jpg
The 2 socket head screws at top left are the problem (and are only there temporarily). The holes seem to be M10, at least they can be run through with a M10x1.5 tap. However, when I try to use M10 bolts/screws they won't "bite", being obviously slightly too small. The supplier has included 2 M12 bolts to do the job which are clearly too big. It's a TD5 Rover axle and diff (post 2002) so why the confusion/problem? Anyone any suggestions? Are the threads AF perhaps?
If I can't solve it the proper way I'm prepared to bodge it for one trip. I'm thinking of putting some locking wire in the hole and "forcing" an M10 bolt to fit..any other ideas, folks?
Just had a look at the post and there's no pic even though the draft shows that it's attached. Just in case it never appears, the holes I'm talking about are on the nearside of the diff "nose", about halfway up the case roughly in line with the prop shaft.
The 2 socket head screws at top left are the problem (and are only there temporarily). The holes seem to be M10, at least they can be run through with a M10x1.5 tap. However, when I try to use M10 bolts/screws they won't "bite", being obviously slightly too small. The supplier has included 2 M12 bolts to do the job which are clearly too big. It's a TD5 Rover axle and diff (post 2002) so why the confusion/problem? Anyone any suggestions? Are the threads AF perhaps?
If I can't solve it the proper way I'm prepared to bodge it for one trip. I'm thinking of putting some locking wire in the hole and "forcing" an M10 bolt to fit..any other ideas, folks?
Just had a look at the post and there's no pic even though the draft shows that it's attached. Just in case it never appears, the holes I'm talking about are on the nearside of the diff "nose", about halfway up the case roughly in line with the prop shaft.
