Blown Diff???? ST183C 4WS

[jezinbris]

Hi

Just bought a 92 ST183c and have just replaced fron wheel bearings and CV's in the front, BUT when going round a corner with foot on accelerator, there is a very loud clunk happening. It will happen sometimes in a straight line but always happens turning corners.

My mechanic thinks the diff is shot, but I was hoping to get some info from this web site.

A few questions

1. If it is the diff, does that mean I need a complete gearbox/diff or is it better to have the existing box rebuilt

2. Any rough ideas of cost to repair

3. Any ideas where to buy a used box if I go down that road

I am in brisbane, but can freight from Sydney if need be

Thanks very much in advance

Cheers

Jez

[trentmeyer23]

Are the engine mounts, ball joint and sway bar bushes all good? If not then you may have to start looking at a new box. Is it manual or auto?

I would contact http://www.selfserveautoparts.com.au/ before going interstate, they are very good on prices normally.

[jezinbris]

Are the engine mounts, ball joint and sway bar bushes all good? If not then you may have to start looking at a new box. Is it manual or auto?

I would contact http://www.selfserveautoparts.com.au/ before going interstate, they are very good on prices normally.

Hi - Had one broken engine mount, have not checked sway bar bushes yet.....Found a used box yesterday for $259 at Calpalaba Wreckers yesterday. Its a manual box.

Thanks for your advice

Cheers

Jez

[trentmeyer23]

For future reference, Self Serve sell engines for less than that.