Damaged differential

[Alex_murrica]

I could use some help from those who are experienced with differential work. I bought this car as a roller; one of the selling points was the T2R it came with. It was installed in the axle housing without a ring gear, I thought that was odd. I’m finally at the point where I can spend time getting it set up so I took the cover off and removed the carrier and the driver side carrier bearing slid right off. Frustration ensued. Is this Torsen FUBAR? I bought a new bearing and it also slides on by hand.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Looks like the bearing spun and mangled the unit. If you go to a real bearing shop, they may make something called a " ready sleeve" that can be pressed on the ruined surface, and a bearing can be used. You might also find a shop that can weld that up and machine it down, otherwise, I'm afraid that carrier is toast.
That was also a BS move to put it in the car where it couldn't be inspected. You may want to burn that guy on social media. I wonder what else is screwed up?

 

[EF1]

Installed without a pinion is not a good sign. I wouldn't use it. Chalk it up to experience and take the loss.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Are you located in Central Florida?
I might be tempted to repair that, but I need to be in the right mood.

 

[twistedneck]

I went through 2 rear ends drag racing, even welded the axles in place, my 3rd one i now use a truetrack

 

[Alex_murrica]

Looks like the bearing spun and mangled the unit. If you go to a real bearing shop, they may make something called a " ready sleeve" that can be pressed on the ruined surface, and a bearing can be used. You might also find a shop that can weld that up and machine it down, otherwise, I'm afraid that carrier is toast.
That was also a BS move to put it in the car where it couldn't be inspected. You may want to burn that guy on social media. I wonder what else is screwed up?

Don’t get me started. This thing is like Swiss cheese between all the self tapping screws and holes drilled everywhere.

Are you located in Central Florida?
I might be tempted to repair that, but I need to be in the right mood.

I’m in PA, though I hope to move south one day. I’m sure I’ll still have it when I do.

Installed without a pinion is not a good sign. I wouldn't use it. Chalk it up to experience and take the loss.

Agreed. I think this will be my last time buying someone else’s junk lol.

Thanks for the responses gentlemen, I bought another axle assembly with a factory trak lok and 3.31’s that will work for now.