DAX - Handbrake and diff leaks

[Purple AK]

Originally Posted by TINKA

Forgot to say the diff leak might be a little more difficult. The first diff I had fitted in my car had the original leather seal in the front and these are well known to weep slightly and there is no way to cure this except get it converted to the modern seal but this is not just a straight swap I think there is a bit of machining to do to it. In the end I got Russell Ram as he posts on this site to rebuild the diff and it has never leaked since plus it is so much nicer to drive now as Russell eliminated as much of the lash in it as you are allowed to do. Top job.

Good Choice Tinka

[runt]

[quote=Neil O;245553]or leaving the handbrake on while driving away.........

The fly off handbrake is easily left on, if only partly.

Yep, I did that once.. it is still a better handbrake than the one on my TVR though.. surprising how many cars these days have a p*ss poor handbrake, when you consider how long ago it was..invented?

Paul/runt.

[slogger]

Originally Posted by Neil O

or leaving the handbrake on while driving away.........

The fly off handbrake is easily left on, if only partly.

The squeak stops after a while, then you'll use the handbrake again and back it will come.

If you can, you may want to cut the tunnel part way along and make brackets/joints to reconnect rather than taking out the heater etc.
Also, if you're in there anyway, maybe think about adding the backbone brace. Someone here will have a picture or two of this area. I'm not sure if it can be done with the body on, does anyone have any thoughts?

Neil, Andicole0 on here has a Dax with the brace added. This is best fitted with the body off even though with a bit of hacking around and watching for the fibreglass catching fire, it could most likely be done. Will need a new centre tunnel after. Dax will provide the brace already welded up and you can also buy the rear section of the tunnel.