The Big Bang!!!!!

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 11:36 AM

Greatings all.

Well what can i say, It went BANG wizzcrunchgrind.

:

Chopper's words of Bang would sum it up very nicely. :togo:

I blew my Diff up last night.
Never new how much mess 1.8 ltrs of diff oil could make.
Not to mention the oil was only 2 weeks old at a cost of $80

:

Hopping I did the right thing I called the police to let them know there was oil on the road that could cause an accident.
2 fire trucks turned up followed by 1 police car.

:
1 lane was blocked off and the fire's left.
Then the EPA turned up to clean up the mess.
I hope this is why we pay TAC insurance and i dont get hit with a bill for trying to do the right thing.

Here I was thinking all the extra weight in the back of my ute was a good thing as I could actually get traction in the lower gears..... :eclipsee_
How wrong was I.
Didnt really think about the extra strain on the driveline with traction and torque.

Ohh well such is my life...

:
I guess now I will have to looking at further options of finding or building something to take a bit of power.....

Daniel has pics that he can post and i will get some later today of the exit points.....

Cheers.....Kev

P.S. Anyone with a cheap BA /BF XR UTE DIFF pls PM me....

Auslandau · 02-03-2008, 11:46 AM

Bloody hell Kev! After your stirling performance in SA! Does this mean though, once its fixed, everything has been been updated and strengthed from the little pink scratch at the front to the tip of the exhaust?

Best of luck and sorry to hear. BUT you do have the HP! Stick with bald stockiies!

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KBBossedXR · 02-03-2008, 12:10 PM

Depends on what you need, i just had a complete new diff built for my XR8 Ute. I needed a new housing i saved alot of money straight up by buying a Brand new housing from FTG auto salvage $600. I have also had a Kazz centre put in with the 4:1 gears i havent driven the ute yet i should have it back soon. I have heard alot of good things about the Kazz centres so i cant wait to drive it and see what its like

rodderz · 02-03-2008, 12:22 PM

You must be getting a wee bit sick of this now kev!

Perhaps a diff from whoosha's truck!

Josh_XC · 02-03-2008, 12:30 PM

God Kev you have had some bad luck.. What is that your 2nd or 3rd diff now that has blown?

vandrsxr6 · 02-03-2008, 01:42 PM

A guy from ORSM just put a new diff in his F6 Typhoon.

I believe it's a Kaaz diff. A little dearer than most, but there supposed to be understructable.

**EASYBOSS** · 02-03-2008, 02:03 PM

Bugger, bugger, bugger, did the cop ask any questions LOL?

Looking forward to the pics

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 02:18 PM

I didnt think you could put a KAAZ into a solid rear axle.
Thought they are only for the IRS set up....

Must be some new stuff out since the last time I looked...

Here a are couple pics....
Dont think you are ment to be able to see, what looks like a small gear through the bottom of the casing.

Also managed to punch the plug strait out of the backing plate..

Sorry the pics are so big....
Something in photo bucket has changed.
Kev

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Fixed the pic's

Cops didnt say much...
I just said I had the Diff oil changed last week and i think it was the wrong oil.
Anyone that knows anything about todays diff's knows how important the correct oil is.

I changed all the oils (Diff, Box, Engine) in the Car before I went to Adelaide.
I actually noticed a little vibration, after the dyno comp, driving around Adelaide and on the drive home.
I handn't driven it since I got home.
Went out last night, gave it a little bit of stick from a set of lights going up a hill and KA BANG!!!

Cheers...

Kev

KOUPE76 · 02-03-2008, 02:32 PM

Damn Kev. another set back to your beast.

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Hpoefully when the new diff goes in you will have a bullet proof driveline and finally give it the treatmant it deserves :evil3:

Mick

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

Damn Kev. another set back to your beast.

:

Hpoefully when the new diff goes in you will have a bullet proof driveline and finally give it the treatmant it deserves :evil3:

Mick

Problem is the drivline is factory apart from the clutch....
Its all just been re built a few times.

KOUPE76 · 02-03-2008, 02:44 PM

I think we should start a "lets get Kev a bullet proof driveline" fund raiser.

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Then turn it into the ultimate drag/steet ute. :evil3:

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

I think we should start a "lets get Kev a bullet proof driveline" fund raiser.

:

Then turn it into the ultimate drag/steet ute. :evil3:

Im in......

Melz · 02-03-2008, 02:49 PM

I was trying to work out from that pic you sent me Kev, what it was! All I can say is OUCH!

atec77 · 02-03-2008, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

Greatings all.

Well what can i say, It went BANG wizzcrunchgrind.

:

Chopper's words of Bang would sum it up very nicely. :togo:

I blew my Diff up last night.
Never new how much mess 1.8 ltrs of diff oil could make.
Not to mention the oil was only 2 weeks old at a cost of $80

:

Hopping I did the right thing I called the police to let them know there was oil on the road that could cause an accident.
2 fire trucks turned up followed by 1 police car.

:
1 lane was blocked off and the fire's left.
Then the EPA turned up to clean up the mess.
I hope this is why we pay TAC insurance and i dont get hit with a bill for trying to do the right thing.

Here I was thinking all the extra weight in the back of my ute was a good thing as I could actually get traction in the lower gears..... :eclipsee_
How wrong was I.
Didnt really think about the extra strain on the driveline with traction and torque.

Ohh well such is my life...

:
I guess now I will have to looking at further options of finding or building something to take a bit of power.....

Daniel has pics that he can post and i will get some later today of the exit points.....

Cheers.....Kev

P.S. Anyone with a cheap BA /BF XR UTE DIFF pls PM me....

time for a 31 spline kit ?

Walkinshaw · 02-03-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

Greatings all.

Well what can i say, It went BANG wizzcrunchgrind.

:

Chopper's words of Bang would sum it up very nicely. :togo:

I blew my Diff up last night.
Never new how much mess 1.8 ltrs of diff oil could make.
Not to mention the oil was only 2 weeks old at a cost of $80

:

Hopping I did the right thing I called the police to let them know there was oil on the road that could cause an accident.
2 fire trucks turned up followed by 1 police car.

:
1 lane was blocked off and the fire's left.
Then the EPA turned up to clean up the mess.
I hope this is why we pay TAC insurance and i dont get hit with a bill for trying to do the right thing.

Here I was thinking all the extra weight in the back of my ute was a good thing as I could actually get traction in the lower gears..... :eclipsee_
How wrong was I.
Didnt really think about the extra strain on the driveline with traction and torque.

Ohh well such is my life...

:
I guess now I will have to looking at further options of finding or building something to take a bit of power.....

Daniel has pics that he can post and i will get some later today of the exit points.....

Cheers.....Kev

P.S. Anyone with a cheap BA /BF XR UTE DIFF pls PM me....

I hope you wont, but i'd be expecting a combination of a bill+fine in the mail from the EPA :S

GORDZ · 02-03-2008, 05:47 PM

damn kev! i have my old 3.23 ba diff you can have for free provided you pick it up!

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melz

I was trying to work out from that pic you sent me Kev, what it was! All I can say is OUCH!

Sorry Melz, i relised after the pics I should have mentioned what it was....

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Quote:

Originally Posted by atec77

time for a 31 spline kit ?

They are a 31 spline from factory

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

I hope you wont, but i'd be expecting a combination of a bill+fine in the mail from the EPA :S

That would suck...

Quote:

Originally Posted by GORDZ

damn kev! i have my old 3.23 ba diff you can have for free provided you pick it up!

Sending PM now

Kev

mik · 02-03-2008, 07:17 PM

how hard would it be to convert a 9" for the beast? it might be cheaper in the long run.

AU2PWR · 02-03-2008, 07:43 PM

Jesus there was some oil on the road ..

200 meters , Found part of Diff Housing ..

320 meters , Found Sump Plug and LSD Tag .. Oil went for 450 meters easy ..

that and the fact that half of the Ford Forums Rocked up ..

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 02-03-2008, 09:26 PM

Who's fault was it we had a car meet on the side of the road????

Think there was 7 cars...lol

xdclevo · 02-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev_Blown_XR8_Ute

They are a 31 spline from factory

Kev

I don't think so.

justa6 · 02-03-2008, 10:19 PM

is'nt your's a t5, i thought it would brake everytime before the diff

genebaby · 02-03-2008, 10:43 PM

No T5's in Boss powered cars.

No good Kev. Mal Wood has a tougher diff now, but I"m not sure if it suits a ute.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 03-03-2008, 05:41 PM

This is the 2nd diff that has gone in a major way.
I have worn out the LSD clutches and other bits and peices but only killed 2 diffs.

As a std thing i guess they are not that bad...

I just went out and had a look at my spare axle..

They are 30 spline from factory.
After speaking to a couple diff guys today, I am told the std diff's are 8.6inch and going to a 9 inch is nearly the last option they would offer.(Due to cost, weight, new tail shaft ect ect ect)

I have been advised to go the Kaaz as KBBossedXR mentioned above.

I have also been advised the power I am putting out will be about all the Kaaz can cope with.
How ever I figure its worth a go.

Realy I cant complain about the stock diff.
I am putting at a minimum 550hp to the ground and the diff let go.Im really not upset about it. It's very very bad timming but it had to happen.

I will try pull the rear cover off and get a couple more pics to post later tonight or tomorrow.

Kev

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 03-03-2008, 07:27 PM

Well i decided to go over to the parents.
Jack the ute up and have a closer look...

Better angle than before...
Looks like the spider gear almost made it out....

I started un bolting the rear case.
There was actualy still a trickle of oil in there.

I could see bits againts the filler hole and wasnt sure what would fall out.

Anyway here are some other pics for anyone interested..