Just swapped a 1.8 rear end
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Just swapped a 1.8 rear end
Hello. I recently installed a 1.8 rear end from a base 94. Is the driveshaft supposed to go in a certain way? I basically just removed the 1.6 driveshaft and popped the 1.8 driveshaft in and bolted it up to the 1.8 diff. Looks like it isn't "all the way" in there.. Then again I've read about the 1.8 driveshafts being shorter. Also, did I have to reuse the 1.6 ppf? I used the 1.8 diff, driveshaft, brakes, subframe, half shafts, axles, ppf, lower & upper control arms. Vehicle is still on jackstands. Please let me know as soon as possible. I don't want to experience any vibrations or binding issues.
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Both open and Torsen do this.
To positively identify a Torsen, look in the filler hole with a good, strong penlight. If you see spider gears, it's open.
Another way is to pull the halfshaft or stub shaft and look into the hole. If there is a spider gear axle in there, it's open.
Do a search for "Miata Differential Spotter's Guide" or similar. There's a good writeup out there with lots of pics.
To positively identify a Torsen, look in the filler hole with a good, strong penlight. If you see spider gears, it's open.
Another way is to pull the halfshaft or stub shaft and look into the hole. If there is a spider gear axle in there, it's open.
Do a search for "Miata Differential Spotter's Guide" or similar. There's a good writeup out there with lots of pics.
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