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Irukandji · 08-05-2005, 12:57 AM

Hey guys i just picked up a lsd in an r33 pumpkin w/ 5bolt axels. I searched but didn't find what I was looking for.

i was told that it was a 1.5 way lsd and I have a couple questions.

1. is it normal for both sides to be locked together when spinning one side gently?

2. when i try to make both sides rotate at different speeds, i hafta really work it. (no fluid in the diff yet, its not installed).

3. is it normal for the output shafts to pop out if i pull it and spin it a certain way? i know it doesnt bolt into the differential, but I was wondering if its normal for it sometimes pop out.

thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated. I just wanted to make sure before i install the diff because I've gone through 4 differentials so far this year and I'm getting sick of swapping them out.

Also, i was told that 75-90 GL-5 gear oil would be appropriate for the lsd. any suggestions?

thanks again guys/gals

wootwoot · 08-05-2005, 01:01 AM

Some lsd's require certain fluid, if thats what it needs then possibly; Clutch types can be annoying like that. Everything else sounds right though.Maybe you should pay to have this one installed. 4 differentials?.....

Irukandji · 08-05-2005, 01:04 AM

well i can do the swap no biggie, its just annoying. 4 diffs: 1 open, 2 welded, now this lsd.

got tired of the open
1st welded fucked me over
2nd welded is only gonna be used for track days
lsd is for daily.

anyways, anyone else have any input?

infinitexsound · 08-05-2005, 01:09 AM

welded dry season, vlsd wet season... would suck ass to constantly swap diffs...

Irukandji · 08-05-2005, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n1sm0r

Hey guys i just picked up a lsd in an r33 pumpkin w/ 5bolt axels. I searched but didn't find what I was looking for.

i was told that it was a 1.5 way lsd and I have a couple questions.

1. is it normal for both sides to be locked together when spinning one side gently?

2. when i try to make both sides rotate at different speeds, i hafta really work it. (no fluid in the diff yet, its not installed).

3. is it normal for the output shafts to pop out if i pull it and spin it a certain way? i know it doesnt bolt into the differential, but I was wondering if its normal for it sometimes pop out.

thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated. I just wanted to make sure before i install the diff because I've gone through 4 differentials so far this year and I'm getting sick of swapping them out.

Also, i was told that 75-90 GL-5 gear oil would be appropriate for the lsd. any suggestions?

thanks again guys/gals

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Irukandji · 08-05-2005, 11:53 AM

bump.

anyone else have input on this?

naed240sx · 08-05-2005, 02:51 PM

As for the outputs coming out, they are only held in my little snap rings inside the diff. If the rings busted or got loose then that might be your problem. I cant tell you for sure, but looking at it from a mechanical viewpoint, even if the snap rings are gone, and the outputs come out without much force, it should be fine, because they will be bolted into the axels anyways. I wouldnt worry about it.

Ian · 08-05-2005, 03:01 PM

yeah, you should probably replace the snap rings inside

Irukandji · 08-06-2005, 12:12 AM

thx for ur input guys, im gonna install tomorrow. anyone else ahve any last words ?

08-05-2005, 12:57 AM	#1
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	question about lsd Hey guys i just picked up a lsd in an r33 pumpkin w/ 5bolt axels. I searched but didn't find what I was looking for. i was told that it was a 1.5 way lsd and I have a couple questions. 1. is it normal for both sides to be locked together when spinning one side gently? 2. when i try to make both sides rotate at different speeds, i hafta really work it. (no fluid in the diff yet, its not installed). 3. is it normal for the output shafts to pop out if i pull it and spin it a certain way? i know it doesnt bolt into the differential, but I was wondering if its normal for it sometimes pop out. thanks guys, any help would be greatly appreciated. I just wanted to make sure before i install the diff because I've gone through 4 differentials so far this year and I'm getting sick of swapping them out. Also, i was told that 75-90 GL-5 gear oil would be appropriate for the lsd. any suggestions? thanks again guys/gals

08-05-2005, 01:01 AM	#2
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Some lsd's require certain fluid, if thats what it needs then possibly; Clutch types can be annoying like that. Everything else sounds right though.Maybe you should pay to have this one installed. 4 differentials?..... __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

08-05-2005, 01:09 AM	#4
infinitexsound Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: INtraweb Age: 42 Posts: 3,522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	welded dry season, vlsd wet season... would suck ass to constantly swap diffs... __________________ S14 TrackSlut coming to a raceway near you... 510 TimeAttack on its way...

08-05-2005, 01:04 AM	#3
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well i can do the swap no biggie, its just annoying. 4 diffs: 1 open, 2 welded, now this lsd. got tired of the open 1st welded fucked me over 2nd welded is only gonna be used for track days lsd is for daily. anyways, anyone else have any input?

08-05-2005, 11:53 AM	#6
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bump. anyone else have input on this?

08-05-2005, 02:51 PM	#7
naed240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As for the outputs coming out, they are only held in my little snap rings inside the diff. If the rings busted or got loose then that might be your problem. I cant tell you for sure, but looking at it from a mechanical viewpoint, even if the snap rings are gone, and the outputs come out without much force, it should be fine, because they will be bolted into the axels anyways. I wouldnt worry about it.

08-06-2005, 12:12 AM	#9
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thx for ur input guys, im gonna install tomorrow. anyone else ahve any last words ?