Hi Guys, HELP! I have a 1955 series2 minor and the rear axle is noisy, along with a lot of play in the half shafts?
Can anyone advise me please wether it's possible to refurbish it? Or can I fit a newer later type axle? Or is it possible to fit a different make of axle i.e: Ford Escort?
What would be my best plan please?
Thanks
Bob
rear axle worn out
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Re: rear axle worn out
Yes - all are possible. First check - is there any oil in it?? And - if you pull the shafts - is there then noticeable play in the rear hub bearings??
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Re: rear axle worn out
When you say 'a lot of play' in the halfshafts. I presume you mean rotary? If so, how much?
If it's axial or cross axial play, then the hub bearing is shot.
A worn diff is the next likely cause of noise - and will give increased rotary play in the halfshafts. Finding a second hand diff or complete axle shouldn't be too hard if needed.
And as Roy suggested - OIL!
If the axle is running dry it can be very noisy.
If it's axial or cross axial play, then the hub bearing is shot.
A worn diff is the next likely cause of noise - and will give increased rotary play in the halfshafts. Finding a second hand diff or complete axle shouldn't be too hard if needed.
And as Roy suggested - OIL!
If the axle is running dry it can be very noisy.
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Re: rear axle worn out
Thanks so far guys.
The play is rotary play so i guess the diff is worn and/or possibly the ends of the half shaft. If I look for a second hand axle to rebuild i assume it has to be an early type for series 2 car, or can i fit a later one but still retain the original hydraulic dampers?
Thanks again for your input.
Incidentally 'RayofLeamington' I am based in Banbury.
The play is rotary play so i guess the diff is worn and/or possibly the ends of the half shaft. If I look for a second hand axle to rebuild i assume it has to be an early type for series 2 car, or can i fit a later one but still retain the original hydraulic dampers?
Thanks again for your input.
Incidentally 'RayofLeamington' I am based in Banbury.
Re: rear axle worn out
Thanks so far guys.
The play is rotary play so i guess the diff is worn and/or possibly the ends of the half shaft. If I look for a second hand axle to rebuild i assume it has to be an early type for series 2 car, or can i fit a later one but still retain the original hydraulic dampers?
Thanks again for your input.
Incidentally 'RayofLeamington' I am based in Banbury.
The play is rotary play so i guess the diff is worn and/or possibly the ends of the half shaft. If I look for a second hand axle to rebuild i assume it has to be an early type for series 2 car, or can i fit a later one but still retain the original hydraulic dampers?
Thanks again for your input.
Incidentally 'RayofLeamington' I am based in Banbury.
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Re: rear axle worn out
A '55 Series II should have the same design rear axle as the later Minors, only the diff ratio is different
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Re: rear axle worn out
I work in Gaydon, so half way to your doorstep...Incidentally 'RayofLeamington' I am based in Banbury.
You mention wear in the halfshaft ends - at wost this could add maybe a degree but with a very badly worn diff you would be looking at maybe +/-15 degrees backlash!
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Sept 2010 - finally gave up breaking down in a SII Landy...
where to break down next?
2013... managed to seize my 1275 just by driving it round the block
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Oct 06: back from Dresden with my Trabant 601 Kombi
Jan 07: back from a month thru North Africa (via Timbuktu) in a S3 Landy
June 07 - back from Zwickau Trabi Treffen
Aug 07 & Aug 08 - back from the Lands End to Orkney in 71 pickup
Sept 2010 - finally gave up breaking down in a SII Landy...
where to break down next?
2013... managed to seize my 1275 just by driving it round the block
Re: rear axle worn out
There's always plenty of rotary 'free play' at the axle ends - so don't worry too much about that. Change the oil! EP 90.