182 gearbox problem diff bolts sheared!!

[joel-182]

Hi need some help got a 182 with a jc5 130 box, on Sunday I lost all drive it still went through gears but nothing out the box! The box is now out the car to find the bolts on the diff (the ones used to replace the c-clip) they have all sheared!! It's done 66k is this common?

 

[Silent_Scone]

If you're a complete and utter lunatic

 

[joel-182]

I don't go round wheel spinning but on a nice day I do enjoy opening it up! Iv just had ITBs and ecu fitted which has increased the torque slightly but iv seen 182s putting out a lot more and the gearbox last

 

[Dan519]

first I've seen or heard of it. Is this a standard late type diff, or one of the upgrades that are available?

 

[joel-182]

Standard diff

 

[MartinR]

First time i have heard the bolt on version give! Must have been an underlying problem

 

[smokeybone]

I have seen this twice, both times on lagunas

 

[joel-182]

All fixed now! gear box out, stripped bolts drilled out and replaced new planet gears and 1st-2nd selecter fork, rebuilt and fitted back in with new clutch in 5days and £600! Was expecting alot worse!!
thanks to Transgear in Southampton for the rebuild and my mate ronnie for the fitting of it back in!