Datsun 180B differential

[Scott Meaklim <SMeaklim@domain.elided>]

Hi John,

Sorry, but I have to plead ignorance on this question (apart from the
obvious answer of the Datsun 180B, of course).

Maybe the list can help.

Cheers,

Scott
74 Stag

At 08:03 18/03/99 -0800, you wrote:
>Scott,
>
>Thanks for the info.  One more quick question:  what model(s) was the 180B
differential used on? 
>
>Thanks again,
>
>john
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>> From: 	Scott Meaklim[SMTP:SMeaklim@domain.elided]
>> Sent: 	Tuesday, March 16, 1999 11:21 PM
>> To: 	Dombey, John R
>> Subject: 	RE:  Whoo hoo
>> 
>> Hi John,
>> 
>> Sorry, but I have next to no mechanical ability - I left the work to
>> professionals.  They had the car for 3 days, I left $900 Australian (which
>> is about $1.50 US at current exchange rates <g>).
>> 
>> I have since had several knowledgable friends look over the job and give
>> their approval.  I have had no problems with it; if I do, at least the 180B
>> diff is readily available and not overly expensive.
>> 
>> When the original diff was making nasty sounds, I was given three options
>> by my mechanic
>> 	repair the existing diff
>> 	obtain second hand diff
>> 	install 180B unit
>> 
>> The first 2 options were not pleasant, as I had heard about rebuilt diffs
>> not being up to scratch; and a second hand unit as unknown history.  So I
>> opted for the third option and haven't looked back.
>> 
>> Sorry that I can't be of more help.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> Scott
>> 
>> 
>> At 02:17 PM 15/03/99 -0800, you wrote:
>> >Scott,
>> >
>> >Congratulations!  A quick question though:
>> >
>> >You said:
>> >
>> >> 5 years ago
>> >> - - diff with broken teeth replaced with Datsun 180B unit
>> >
>> >Just how big of a deal was this substitution?  I live in terror of doing
>> something stupid to my diff as they are scarcer than hen's teeth in the US.
>>  Any details/experiences welcome.
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >
>> >John Dombey
>> >
>> >
>> 
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