this is the axle on my locost, it probably an escort one, id just like to make sure before i order new gaskets for it It leaks from the backplate! cheers.
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Looks like an Atlas axle from a Capri to me.

how sure gazza?! did you notice the twiddly thing at the far right?

[Edited on 28/8/05 by JoelP]

Diff goes in the back into the axle, with a tin plate over it. Escort axles are usually English axles, which have a seperate diff housing which fits in the front of the casing.

The twiddly thing on the right? Breather tube.

Ripped off from Mark Allansons archive.
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looks like thats it then, cheers gaz!

Looks like Escort MK salsbury the hand brake rod guide eye on the back of the diff is the id feature for escort axles most Capri axcles used the Mk1/2 Cortina style hand brake cable that ran under the diff.

[Edited on 29/8/05 by britishtrident]

Apart from every Capri axle on sale on eBay also has the eye on the diff cover.

Fix the leak with Hylomar Blue, no need for a gasket. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and oil free.

Syd.

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Originally posted by Syd Bridge
Fix the leak with Hylomar Blue, no need for a gasket. Just make sure the surfaces are clean and oil free.

Syd.

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cheers guys, ive got a gasket coming off ebay, only £3. Just need to find time to fit it!