I have had a kaaz for 6 months, and the clunking noise while turning is driving me crazy. Does anybody have any info on how to loosen up a kaaz. Thanks

 

Dr. Hagner, post this in the 3rd gen section......

 

The clunking noise is inherent of aftermarket clutch type LSDs. You don't loosen (or tighten) the clutch plates to reduce noise. You change the clutch plates in order to affect when/how much it will lock up.

If you want a quieter unit, I would recommend the switching back to a stock unit.

 

well, there you have it

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...highlight=kaaz

 

I'm running an '86-88 S4 Turbo 2 clutch pack style LSD in my FD rear. Cheap, quiet, and strong. Total bolt in. Much stronger than the stock Torsen setup.

THe KAZZ is a race style LSD.... there are always tradeoffs.

 

I put in BG synthetic fluid and mine is smooth now. Used to make all kinds of noise.

 

It's not recomended to put synthetic gear oil with a kaaz diff. The synthetic fluid will coat the friction plates and in time, render your LSD useless. To minimize the chatter, you should add K&W's trans-x posi trac additive on your next oil change. It's just like the GM additive but you can buy it at kragens or auto-zone.

 

Thanks for the replies, I have kaaz oil in it, I'll try one of the additives.

 

For the people that are interested I got an instruction manual for the KAAZ, and it shows three different ways to set it up. If anybody needs it I can e-mail to you. I have changed mine and its now quiet.

 

give Davinci some props on that or I'll hit you with the cattle prod......

 

Yes, Ron did let me use his shop, and he helped me fix it. THANKS RON So Ron at Davinci knows how to adust the KAAZ rear end.

 

i'm still gonna hit you with the cattle prod.

 

If you break it in properly the chatter should be to a minimum
It gets you dizzy *** hell doing the 8's while break in but it helps alot

 

This one back from the dead too!

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...highlight=kaaz

Good to hear ya'lls Kaazez are making very horrible abnormal sounding clunks while turning too. I will swap fluid and do the figure 8 break-in.

 

FIXED! Thanks to Crispeed, the Rx-7 forum and the Kaaz website. I changed the Kaaz fluid just to be sure it has the correct type and amount. I also added 1 small bottle of the recommended GM limited slip additive (right off the shelf at work )
Then I did the full break in procedure as per the website:

http://www.kaazusa.com/techHelp/tech_Help.htm

I did exactly 30 minutes, was dizzy afterwards. The noise has decreased 300% and runs great. Thanks!!!

 

Yes, correct break in and using good fluid greatly reduces the chatter.
2 Way LSD - Mechanical/Clutch type will always be noisy