Okay, finally got the rear end off the car. Wasn't that hard. It appears I don't have a broken driveshaft. It looks like a broken pinion gear of all things! Grrr! What do you think? Pinon gear?





Here is a picture someone took on here. On the left is my pinion gear and on the right is the new pinion gear. Anyone know what year I need to get to upgrade mine? Also...I am going to replace the transmission driveshaft while I am at it. I have seen those break on the eraly models too. Any idea what the upgrade year was? Who has the best deal on them? Idea of cost?

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1992 Ferrari 512TR

Anyone give me a few tips on removing the transmission drive shaft? I am sure I will figure it out but hoping for a few pointers so that way I can save time and aggrevation.


Here's a few misc pictures.

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1992 Ferrari 512TR

that sucks dude, but nice pics and good luck with it.

just remember to keep your cool if you run into a dead end.

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Oh buddy that is ugly. SI Lambo can help you out. Send him a private message. He is the one that posted the other image. Good luck. Remember if all else fails turn the lights out and come back to it another day.

I am not too worried about it, just need to find the right parts.

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1992 Ferrari 512TR

email George Evans, he is the one that got it for SI Lambo. I am sure he can help you. I have bought some stuff from him. He is a stand up guy!!

I will PM you his email address.

Wow that is tooo bad any idea why did that happen ? I have a 93 so i hope this is not a common problem

From what I understand, the pinon gear in the early Diablos can break and I don't want to say it's common, but I think it's towards "common".

If the pinion gear breaks, you don't have to pull the engine out to get at it. It can all be done from the bottom of the car. Now I have seen driveshafts break and that requires the engine to be removed.

I post this kind of information on here to help anyone who wants to see what can be done to help cost of repair to stay down. Taking it apart was not really hard. I carry a digital camera and take pics before and after.

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1992 Ferrari 512TR

I contacted George Evans today. I am working out something as we speak. When it comes to lashing gears...I know very little about it. Luckily for me, George is not too far away. So if we work things out I will make a visit to him. I will keep you guys posted on the progress.

update:

it looks like the way you get the transmission drive shaft off is with a slide hammer, in the front of the shaft, it's threaded...so I will post pics of that when I am done.

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1992 Ferrari 512TR

Thanks for your feedback , and yes please keep us updated