Pinion bearing replacement 2003 XKR
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I ended up getting a used one with 35k miles on it, for 600 EUR. Should have my baby up running again next week!
Now, what are the other service items which make sense to replace while replacing the diff, to save on labor costs? For example, which bushings are related to the parts removed for a diff change?
Now, what to do with the old diff. Should I just scrap it, or is there a company that could rebuild it, so I could later sell it? Should I just put it on Ebay as a "broken XKR diff with 100k miles". I wonder if anyone would buy that...
Now, what are the other service items which make sense to replace while replacing the diff, to save on labor costs? For example, which bushings are related to the parts removed for a diff change?
Now, what to do with the old diff. Should I just scrap it, or is there a company that could rebuild it, so I could later sell it? Should I just put it on Ebay as a "broken XKR diff with 100k miles". I wonder if anyone would buy that...
Last edited by azeteg; 07-23-2012 at 08:07 AM.
#22
Finally got the car back after waiting for parts and mechanic. Diff is now replaced with the one I found on eBay. Mechanic called me and said the u-joints were also in need of replacement, was quoted 880 EUR for the 4 rear axle u-joints alone! Luckily I found some OEM replacements on eBay (again!) for 150 EUR and had them delivered directly to the garage.
Further the mech replaced the stabilizer links and bushings and added some new bolts since some old ones had seized. Total cost of this operation:
Used diff (35k miles): 600 EUR
U-joints: 150 EUR
Labor, links, bushings and bolts: 1220 EUR
Total: 1970 EUR (2442 USD)
Pretty hefty bill, but I think the mech's cost wasn't too bad for the work required.
Further the mech replaced the stabilizer links and bushings and added some new bolts since some old ones had seized. Total cost of this operation:
Used diff (35k miles): 600 EUR
U-joints: 150 EUR
Labor, links, bushings and bolts: 1220 EUR
Total: 1970 EUR (2442 USD)
Pretty hefty bill, but I think the mech's cost wasn't too bad for the work required.
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Pinion Bearing Replacement
Have a 2000 XKR that is exhibiting the noises related to a differential pinion bearing failure. Have tried several different searches on You Tube but nothing related other than the great shot on the lift. If anyone can give us a link to a video I'm sure we would all appreciate it.
#25
The issue is cost. Taking the diff apart and replacing the pinion bearing has to be done by a specialist. There are none around my area, besides, parts and labor would probably be more expensive than finding a good used low/mileage diff.
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Have a 2000 XKR that is exhibiting the noises related to a differential pinion bearing failure. Have tried several different searches on You Tube but nothing related other than the great shot on the lift. If anyone can give us a link to a video I'm sure we would all appreciate it.
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Pinion Bearing
I have yet to get it up on jacks and pin it down. The sound is the same and I wanted background info on the problem. Thanks for the heads up on the output bearings. Plan on getting up this afternoon yet, but going to run it around the track at Road America for a "Fall Color" cruise this evening. Hope it holds up.
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