Worn clutch type LSD???
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Worn clutch type LSD???
I donīt know if my clutch type s4 gxl lsd is worn.
When I jack up the rear wheels of the car and I spin the wheel slowly and the other spin in the same direction also. But when I spin it fast from a dead stop the other with spin slightly, not at the same speed. Is this a sign of a worn LSD? How can I know by other method if my lsd is worn?
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When I jack up the rear wheels of the car and I spin the wheel slowly and the other spin in the same direction also. But when I spin it fast from a dead stop the other with spin slightly, not at the same speed. Is this a sign of a worn LSD? How can I know by other method if my lsd is worn?
Thanks a lot
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Thanks for the raplies.
I have also tried to engage the first gear with both wheels in the air and tried to stop one of them with gloves when idling, it was hard by I finally stopped it, it also seems to want to run making some force...
Anyway, is there any method to check if it is actually worn?
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I have also tried to engage the first gear with both wheels in the air and tried to stop one of them with gloves when idling, it was hard by I finally stopped it, it also seems to want to run making some force...
Anyway, is there any method to check if it is actually worn?
Cheers
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Thanks a lot one more time Ted, I was thinking about it but I wasnīt able to find the torque that the preload has to be (sorry for the grammar..). I think the wrench must show a little bigger torque because of the difference in radius from the wheel nut to the center. Does anybody know the torque specs? Cheers
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drive on gravel with wheel and pavement with the other....... do a good burnout and see if the pavement has a nice equal patch of rubber with the mess in the gravel. Thats a real test, tourque specs will be ok for testing but actually seeing how it performs is more important.
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not sure for rx7's in particular, but I've check the specs on other clutch type lsd's and it's usally in the range of 40-60 ft/lbs. Just measure yours, if it's 10 or 20 ft/lb you know it's worn. I believe you can use a shim for a temporary fix.
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Thanks for the replies. Finally I am going with Torsen because it will race on autocross and I think it will be better.
I will use the same gear ratio, do you know if I must set any preload? I supose that it is not necessary because it will be the same gearing but I think I have read something about it. Thanks
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I will use the same gear ratio, do you know if I must set any preload? I supose that it is not necessary because it will be the same gearing but I think I have read something about it. Thanks
Regards
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