Rear Diff play on the drive shaft

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Last night I got the syncro on a lift as I could hear something strange from the rear,
After giving everything a shake found that where the rear driveshaft bolts on there is play in the output part of the diff. this is on the uk drivers side (mine being a left hooker).
Does anybody know if there is anything that can be tightened up in there or will I be needing new bearings or worse a diff?
any help much appreciated.
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[Chris S]

Unfortunately you cant tighten up the right hand side of the rear diff, possibly you might need a new bearing,

btw, if you do need a new diff? I have a couple of 2nd hand ones here, or if you want to send me yours I can rebuild it for you.

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Oh, maybe I’ll drive it till it breaks then buy another car! Those diffs are expensive, I now regret not buying an old stock brand new unused diff I was offered for 150! Doh!!

[86 Syncro]

Chris,

Just for future reference for all who visit the site…

How much do you charge to rebuild the rear diff?

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