Replacement Parts Question

[The Kingmaker]

Just got back from the doctor and he tells me that I need speedo cog........my speedo only kicks in at around 40-50 mph and apparently the teeth are gone on my cog. Would love to know what car this came from originally? He seems to think the gear box is a ford....hmmmmm

Also need the ceals for the diff....and alternative parts advice greatly appreciated

PS; I'm turning into a real train spotter! Saw a yellow eclat in Penge and almost jumped into the road to wave my car keys!

[amarshall]

Gearbox is Toyota W58 - your "doctor" needs an eye test.

Lots of alternative parts listed in the "Parts Alternatives" section of this forum and some good hints & suppliers in the Technical Articles section too.

[MrCoolA]

Just got back from the doctor and he tells me that I need speedo cog........my speedo only kicks in at around 40-50 mph and apparently the teeth are gone on my cog. Would love to know what car this came from originally? He seems to think the gear box is a ford....hmmmmm

Also need the ceals for the diff....and alternative parts advice greatly appreciated

PS; I'm turning into a real train spotter! Saw a yellow eclat in Penge and almost jumped into the road to wave my car keys!

is it definitely the seals and if so which ones? as i though mine were on the way out and it turned out to be the breather on top of the diff that was off so the oil ran from there.....................

[The Kingmaker]

Hmmm.....not sure whether it is the seals now since my 'doctor' clear needs glasses!

I think I need a 2nd opinion!

I note Mr Taylor that you have the same colour car as me and wonder if you might be able to tell me whether I can get a matching colour spray can for patching up the bumper?

I appreciate that I ask a LOT of questions but I am very new to this

[AndyC]

Matching paint, simple go to a local APEC or other automotive paint supplier and get them to do a colour match from the paint code, they'll do an aerosol for you, normally about £15 for 500ml.

Seals for the diff (if you do need them) would be from the Celica Supra rear diff of the MA61 type, so a local Toyota dealer would be a good option or try automotive parts supplier.

[The Kingmaker]

Thank you very much!!!

[ttedj]

I also had breather issues to the point that it was venting through the diff cover gsaket. Took a lot of cleaning before I could work out where the leak was coming from. You should be able to see if it is the output seals though - there was no evidence of oil at all on mine but the whole of the diff cover was covered in oil.

Ted

[MrCoolA]

Hmmm.....not sure whether it is the seals now since my 'doctor' clear needs glasses!

I think I need a 2nd opinion!

I note Mr Taylor that you have the same colour car as me and wonder if you might be able to tell me whether I can get a matching colour spray can for patching up the bumper?

I appreciate that I ask a LOT of questions but I am very new to this

I got a Pacific blue from halfords and it was a good match, they mix it for you