gearbox inclination

[lhd]

This just doesnt look right to me, the flange on the front diff looks nice and vertical but look at the angle of the flange on the gearbox.
Its really apparent when you look at the prop bar flange and the prop bar bash mounts.
Do the mounts look correctly assembled, any ideas?

Rob.

[HarryMann]

Think mount plastic interlock discs are assembled wrong... they interlock 'through the mounting plate, not on one side (top, or bottom)

What does other side look like? Slightly better focus (camera further away) would help

Nose of box should be down a bit, as should tail of diff, as the axes should meet (cross) about half away alomg propshaft length (and below it)

[lhd]

Think mount plastic interlock discs are assembled wrong... they interlock 'through the mounting plate, not on one side (top, or bottom)

What does other side look like? Slightly better focus (camera further away) would help

Nose of box should be down a bit, as should tail of diff, as the axes should meet (cross) about half away alomg propshaft length (and below it)

Will get a photo of the other side tomorrow, doesnt look right though does it, at that angle the other end of the prop would be miles blow the direct line to mate with the dif flange.
Rob.

[HarryMann]

Er, no, as the UJ should be running offset, not straight...

But agree the mount doesn't look correct, disassmeble and put one plastic disc* either side of the body mounted support flange.

* They interlock through the large hole in mount flange, to centre the rubber mount cones.

[Russel]

You probably have a 2wd engine hanging bar fitted. I have come across this a few times.
Russel

[jed the spread]

You know what Rob you might have a result here. The prop was off your van for a reason when you bought it and we assumed it was because of a tight VC. I bet you someone has replaced the engine at some point in the past with one from a 2wd van and they used the engine bar off that and bolted it streight in. It wouldn't be until they tried to put the prop back that they would have noticed it wouldn't line up. Actually i am sure you had 2wd exhaust mounts so I guess this could be a safe bet.

Fingers crossed, your VC could be ok.

Jed

[syncrowjoker]

Mine was like that when i got it.

[lhd]

Mine was like that when i got it.

Do you mean looked the same or had a 2wd engine bar fitted?
Rob.

[syncrowjoker]

Sorry, 2wd engine bar.

[lhd]

Sorry, 2wd engine bar.

It sounds very plausable then, Now to find the part number to make sure.

Thanks Russel.

[..lee..]

Those mounts are deff' wrong. Syncro bars should have the bash plate brackets welded to them near the rear panel.

[lhd]

Can't find a part number on it but heres a pic of the hanging bar, maybe someone can tell the difference?
It also reminds me that I forgot to remove the cardboard after changing the driveshaft.


The bash plate was mounted on the outer engine mount bolts, you can see one of them sticking out from the outer right mount.
cheers Rob.

[futbus]

Rob, take a picture of the ends of the engine bar. The syncro ones sit about 40mm lower (from memory). Jed should be able to cross ref from his doka.

[syncroandy]

My crossbar has a stud in the middle to hold the muffler shield. The gearbox mount looks fine to me.

[lhd]

Rob, take a picture of the ends of the engine bar. The syncro ones sit about 40mm lower (from memory). Jed should be able to cross ref from his doka.

Cheers Dave never thought of that.
Rob.