Cost to replace rear diff in 1g gsx?

[videogamemaster]

ok now that Ive found out what a noob I am about how much would I be looking at spending to have a new rear diff installed on a 1g gsx?

 

[greddy_1700]

ummm, yes? The rear diff transfers power to the back wheels. If you dont have a rear diff then you have a Front Wheel Drive car.

 

[videogamemaster]

ummm, yes? The rear diff transfers power to the back wheels. If you dont have a rear diff then you have a Front Wheel Drive car.

shows how much of a noob i am

alright so what am i lookin at to have a new rear diff installed?

 

[greddy_1700]

Couldn't tell you. I don't pay people to do my work. Im going to guess that a shop would charge a full days work, or at least 5 hours. I know it doesn't take me that long, but shops always charge more than what you would expect.

 

[greddy_1700]

woops, double post.

 

[buddahboost]

Learn and do it your self man! What's wrong with the current one?

I don't know if yours is a 3 or 4 bolt rear end, but if you are in a hurry, I would just get another 4bolt or whatever rear end again

Have that blown one on the side and beef it up for next season or whatever JUst MY opinion

 

[videogamemaster]

Learn and do it your self man! What's wrong with the current one?

I don't know if yours is a 3 or 4 bolt rear end, but if you are in a hurry, I would just get another 4bolt or whatever rear end again

Have that blown one on the side and beef it up for next season or whatever JUst MY opinion

Not sure how hard it is because me without transportation = BAAAAAD also its a 1991 so it should be a 3bolt but from what ive read i guess a 4bolt will bolt right up ?

 

[webconnect]

It costs $18.04

Mitsubishi Eclipse Haynes Paper Repair Manual - 1990-1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Haynes H1668030

 

[videogamemaster]

It costs $18.04

Mitsubishi Eclipse Haynes Paper Repair Manual - 1990-1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Haynes H1668030

Got one of those ! so ok about how long should it take to pull off the old rear diff and throw in a new one? also would you assume it has 3 bolt or 4 bolt or is there an easy way for me to check?

 

[buddahboost]

Yeah 3/4 bolts are interchangable!

I couldn't tell you how hard it is to drop it cause everyone has their own pace. I take too many blunt breaks

READ AND READ AND READ on how to drop it, that way you know what to expect and what to do in order

 

[videogamemaster]

Yeah 3/4 bolts are interchangable!

I couldn't tell you how hard it is to drop it cause everyone has their own pace. I take too many blunt breaks

READ AND READ AND READ on how to drop it, that way you know what to expect and what to do in order

do you know of any online guides with pics that i could begin studying? or what exactly the technical term is for doing this so i can find it in my repair manual?

 

[mmmmbst]

I use alldata.com, get a year account. I have a haynes but i would rather use alldata. Step-by-step with pictures, cost of parts, and estimated time to complete the job. but, I agree on trying it yourself. Almost everyone on this forum is a backyard mechanic. With how ofter these things breakdown, you will be broke in no time if you payed someone to fix it. Give it a try, you might be suprised. Good luck!

 

[mikelv]

It costs $18.04

Mitsubishi Eclipse Haynes Paper Repair Manual - 1990-1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Haynes H1668030

+1

If you're going to be a DSM'er then you better be good or rich.

Hell, I've gone from knowing nothing about cars to builing engines in my kitchen.

 

[mikelv]

do you know of any online guides with pics that i could begin studying? or what exactly the technical term is for doing this so i can find it in my repair manual?

VFAQ Site - Visual Frequently Answered Questions

There is everything on there you need to know about your DSM.
Don't be lazy, if you want to learn, read the whole thing.

Also, there is a picture guide on there for caveman style. You click on the picture in the engine bay and it tells you what it is.

Plus there is great knowledge on here. Look up drivetrain articles.

Hell, you could just pay me, I'll do it, I need to buy Christmas presents still.

 

[mikelv]

I take too many blunt breaks

Blunt breaks huh?

Wow, I can't believe you really posted that.

 

[e85_4g63]

If I lived closer I'd come help too. Do you have another rear diff already? As far as checking to see if you have a 3 or 4 bolt rear is easy. Craw under neath the car. Look at the half shaft where it connects to the hub (the end of the axle that's closest to the tire). There will either be 3 bolts holding the axle to the hub or 4. If you want pic's let me know.

 

[videogamemaster]

HA thanks guys and I dont have a new rear diff yet will ###### order one sometime next week

 

[91boostfedGSX]

if you plan to order one just an option on where to get one...thedsmgraveyard.com has some for about $450...its a little high but there somewhat hard to find....it is a viscous lsd 4 bolt....they also have a whole kit with axles, basically the rear subframe for like 2100...thats if you cant find one in a junk yard...