Diffs

[davebart25]

Can anyone tell me if I can replace my VS rear end (which is stuffed) with one from a VP. I dont want to muck around changing the diff. I have a VP which is being used for parts.
Neither cars have IRS.

 

[hako]

I think you can swap it over but I'm no expert. I know there were some changes to the front end from VP to VS but I think they left the rear end alone. A visual check should answer your question....mainly check that the the rear uni joint flange, hydraulic fluid lines and handbrake cables are identical. Good Luck.

 

[TheForgotten]

What is it your changing?
if it's the diff, and niether are IRS then yes its a simple bolt job.
if it's things like rear bar etc then AFAIK they're different and not interchangable

 

[davebart25]

Thank for the replies.

I want to take the whole rear end out of the VP and put into the VS as the diff in the VS is whinning its head off.

I believe that if I take the diff out and change over the diff it will then have to have be set with shims as they arn't like a banjo diff (older holden) where you can replace the centre without any problems.....is that right?

 

[hako]

They are a Salisbury type and not a banjo as you say which means you cannot swap centres....at least not without a lot of hassles which you are trying to avoid. Try taking some measurements to make sure they are the same or maybe ring a Holden wrecker and ask them if a VP fits a VS. Sure would be a lot easier to swap the whole lot over. Good Luck.