Let me start from the beginning.
We have a hi-performance 3800SC connected to the 016. The car is used as a rental and every idiot out there tries to do a burnout with it.
Our first series of problems was the gear case being broken at the rear of the pinion shaft. The bearing was pushing through the cast iron case.
I designed and installed a plate to give it Audi Upgrade strength and this problem is cured.
Step by Step here - http://stweb.peelschools.org/sssweb/TTI-WEB/cars/pictures/AudiTransaxleUpgradeStepbyStep/index.html
Then our next series of problems were the CV shafts breaking. We have Audi shafts milled to mate to GM 4X4 axles. The GM 4X4 shafts were breaking and the Audi shafts were twisting.
I made my own axles using DANA 1350 axle components (light truck) and this cured that problem. I found that balance is not a problem if you get it close, these axles spin at a slower rate than normal driveshafts.
NOW THE CURRENT PROBLEM. We have just broken our third spider side gear. I can change the diff carrier without removing it from the car so it is easier than changing the transaxle.
I am afraid of welding these solid because I don't think the car will steer after I do it. I will be posting pictures of the broken gears to my site next week.
Does anyone have experience in this department?
Jim Dinner
www.kwikercars.com
We have a hi-performance 3800SC connected to the 016. The car is used as a rental and every idiot out there tries to do a burnout with it.
Our first series of problems was the gear case being broken at the rear of the pinion shaft. The bearing was pushing through the cast iron case.
I designed and installed a plate to give it Audi Upgrade strength and this problem is cured.
Step by Step here - http://stweb.peelschools.org/sssweb/TTI-WEB/cars/pictures/AudiTransaxleUpgradeStepbyStep/index.html
Then our next series of problems were the CV shafts breaking. We have Audi shafts milled to mate to GM 4X4 axles. The GM 4X4 shafts were breaking and the Audi shafts were twisting.
I made my own axles using DANA 1350 axle components (light truck) and this cured that problem. I found that balance is not a problem if you get it close, these axles spin at a slower rate than normal driveshafts.
NOW THE CURRENT PROBLEM. We have just broken our third spider side gear. I can change the diff carrier without removing it from the car so it is easier than changing the transaxle.
I am afraid of welding these solid because I don't think the car will steer after I do it. I will be posting pictures of the broken gears to my site next week.
Does anyone have experience in this department?
Jim Dinner
www.kwikercars.com