DoctorPetrol
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Hello everyone! I have a few things I'd like to get done on my '07 Panda 4x4 to get her in tip top shape, but I'd like some advice from someone with experience dealing with these things. I've marked questions I'd like advice on in bold below. Thank you very much for any insight and advice!
First of all the central differential mounting bush on the rear of the differential is completely shot and the differential moves quite freely because of it. The part itself is fairly cheap - but I assume it's a bit of faff to get if off so labour pricey.
I wonder if it's worth to then also just go ahead and replace the side mounts on the differential as the diff will be loose already anyways? My Panda has done 42k miles - and I'm assuming if the rear mount is shot the side mounts might be as well?
Can anybody confirm the OEM part numbers for these side mounts? I watched this Youtube video and they show the side mounts off a 1.3 Diesel Cross differential (left - with the small round hole) in comparison with the side mounts off a 1.2 petrol 4x4 (right - with the bigger rectangular hole). Though - the only ones I find online are the ones with the small round hole... E.g.: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/original-imperium/9394383 - do these fit the 1.2 petrol diff as well?
Then, additionally the center prop shaft supporting mount is also completely gone. Again, a cheap part where labour will be the most expensive element as I understand the whole prop shaft needs to come off. I am aware of the DIY method to try fix the supporting mount, but I'd rather just fit a new one and pay for it. However - I was wondering if there's a way (and how then?) to gauge the state of the prop shaft and how long prop shafts are usually expected to last before they require replacing (again - my car has done 42k miles).
Lastly - the rear diff is sweating oil on one side where the axle comes out. Other side is bone dry. Is this simply replacing the seal? If so - would anybody know the OEM part number for this?
Many thanks for all your expertise and help!
First of all the central differential mounting bush on the rear of the differential is completely shot and the differential moves quite freely because of it. The part itself is fairly cheap - but I assume it's a bit of faff to get if off so labour pricey.
I wonder if it's worth to then also just go ahead and replace the side mounts on the differential as the diff will be loose already anyways? My Panda has done 42k miles - and I'm assuming if the rear mount is shot the side mounts might be as well?
Can anybody confirm the OEM part numbers for these side mounts? I watched this Youtube video and they show the side mounts off a 1.3 Diesel Cross differential (left - with the small round hole) in comparison with the side mounts off a 1.2 petrol 4x4 (right - with the bigger rectangular hole). Though - the only ones I find online are the ones with the small round hole... E.g.: https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/original-imperium/9394383 - do these fit the 1.2 petrol diff as well?
Then, additionally the center prop shaft supporting mount is also completely gone. Again, a cheap part where labour will be the most expensive element as I understand the whole prop shaft needs to come off. I am aware of the DIY method to try fix the supporting mount, but I'd rather just fit a new one and pay for it. However - I was wondering if there's a way (and how then?) to gauge the state of the prop shaft and how long prop shafts are usually expected to last before they require replacing (again - my car has done 42k miles).
Lastly - the rear diff is sweating oil on one side where the axle comes out. Other side is bone dry. Is this simply replacing the seal? If so - would anybody know the OEM part number for this?
Many thanks for all your expertise and help!
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