SootySport 23 Posted November 4, 2019 I’m about to remove both driveshatfts from the gearbox but I read somewhere the diff could drop out of place. So is this true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugdamo 111 2 Cars Posted November 4, 2019 Iv never had this issue, wouldn't say its impossible just very unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted November 4, 2019 I believe it only applies to very early 205s, possibly only ones with the laid back 'suitcase' style (Douvrin) engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SootySport 23 Posted November 4, 2019 Looks like I'll be ok then with a 1990 car then,. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted November 5, 2019 12 hours ago, SootySport said: Looks like I'll be ok then with a 1990 car then,. Thanks. Yes 100% a 1990 will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitch 4 Posted December 13, 2019 Hi guys, I've got a BE1 in a 1983 car, and the diff seems to have fallen apart! It's been off the road for a few years, driveshafts have been out a while. Got engine running the other day, completely forgetting that it had no driveshafts in (car in on a dolly currently). Pretty sure it wasn't in gear, but of course, the only way I'd know for sure is to use a time machine! Basically, the output splines seem to have vanished. I can see a planet gear just sitting loosely on a shaft, but no splines. The inner CV joint splines won't engage, either. Haven't heard any banging or clanking. I did drive the car around the yard prior to taking it apart, so I know it works (or worked). I'm assuming running the engine for that period of time without the shafts in has broken the diff? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
