2.8 rear diff leaking

[Mossey]

I have just noticed that the rear diff on my 2.8 is leaking, judjing by the look of it I will have to replace it.
Does anyone have one they could sell or would a trooper diff cover fit as I'm sure there are a few in a breaker near me???

[Rifleman]

If the cover is rotten, can't you just replace it?

[alex]

Depends on the state of it, if its porous then its a new one, if its punctured a good welder can sort it. Stand to be corrected, but I think in general the trooper diff is different.

[Road Hog]

They are still available new from Vx

[Mossey]

any idea how much only funds are a bit tight at the mo

[Red Oktober]

they are about 50 ish quid brand new

[FUDDY MUCKER]

[Mossey]

That may be my next step, as far as welding goes i'm fairly good when there is enough metal to weld to but miracles usually are not my forte.
I was hoping someone would have a spare that I could just swap over.

[Mossey]

a friend of mine has a rear axle from a 2.4 - will that diff cover fit my 2.8???

[Sir-Doris]

Should do. The only thing I could think of that might be different is the brake bias valve bracket, but that only bolts onto the studs that are securing the cover anyway. So would imagine all the covers are the same.

[alex]

Sorry, but the 2.8 is unique, it wont fit. As for welders, no sorry will watch from distance if you get pulled Sunday

[Mossey]

Thanks Alex, not quite the answer I was looking for but thanks all the same

[Drift]

Trooper deffo different, if its the seal leaking it can be resealed, but likely it will need replacing, looking around £60 these day main deal, it aint worth getting second hand.

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