JDM R200 vlsd in&out output flange play - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

RiceBuster · 03-01-2012, 09:15 AM

Hey guys,

I've searched on google and zilvia but I couldn't find a clear answer. Please excuse me if it is an obvious/noobish question. I bought a JDM R200 vlsd from ebay (not really sure what Nissan model it is off of) and its right/passenger side output flange has a little bit of in&out play. It's making sucking/pop sound when I move the flange outward. The left side is solid though. I was wondering if this is normal or it is something that I should take the diff apart then take a look inside. Could anyone please provide some suggestion?

Thanks in advance.

Video: JDM R200 Output Flange Play - YouTube

zmannz · 03-01-2012, 11:49 AM

I was noticing this on an r200 open housing I put a nismo 2way in last weekend. Mine is not working right so I am interested to know this too. I will be disassembling this tomorrow to see whats up.

RiceBuster · 03-01-2012, 03:21 PM

Any differential gurus? I hope to figure this thing out before installing on my car...

*fliprayzin240sx* · 03-02-2012, 01:01 AM

You can knock out the ears off with a hammer to inspect inside it. Only thing holding them in place is a ring clip at the end of the shafts.

RiceBuster · 03-02-2012, 03:47 AM

So I guess the in/out play isn't normal after all. Do you think the ring clip is worn out?

RiceBuster · 03-02-2012, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

You can knock out the ears off with a hammer to inspect inside it. Only thing holding them in place is a ring clip at the end of the shafts.

When you said ears, you mean the output flanges? You can just knock them out with hammer without taking the backing plate off? Thanks.

RiceBuster · 03-03-2012, 08:36 PM

Bumpp!! still seeking for some clear answer.

RiceBuster · 03-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Video uploaded, please refer to the original post.

Frank_Jaeger · 03-06-2012, 11:12 PM

Send me a pm. I'll check my r200v tomorrow to see if there's play. I've read about this before.

RiceBuster · 03-07-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank_Jaeger

Send me a pm. I'll check my r200v tomorrow to see if there's play. I've read about this before.

Pm'ed you, sir!

Frank_Jaeger · 03-07-2012, 09:23 PM

My left side has about 1mm of play (maybe a little more, but not quite 2mm), while the other side is solid. It's hard to move, but it doesn't pop though.

Something that seriously concerns me though is when you spin one side in your vid, the other flange spun the same way. As far as I know VLSDs should spin the opposite way, unless you spin the driveshaft flange (not sure if that's what it's called). That's how mine behaves too.

For instance with it installed, if you jacked up the rear end, and spin one tire one way, the other tire should spin the other way.

Maybe that's a welded diff?

EDIT: Now I'm reading the tires should spin the same way, so maybe the VLSD I just bought isn't a VLSD. lol
EDIT2: People are saying both, but I'm pretty sure they should spin the same way like yours. Sorry man, this means I just gave irrelevant information lol. You might want to wait before dropping it in.

03-01-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
RiceBuster Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	JDM R200 vlsd in&out output flange play - Video Updated Hey guys, I've searched on google and zilvia but I couldn't find a clear answer. Please excuse me if it is an obvious/noobish question. I bought a JDM R200 vlsd from ebay (not really sure what Nissan model it is off of) and its right/passenger side output flange has a little bit of in&out play. It's making sucking/pop sound when I move the flange outward. The left side is solid though. I was wondering if this is normal or it is something that I should take the diff apart then take a look inside. Could anyone please provide some suggestion? Thanks in advance. Video: JDM R200 Output Flange Play - YouTube Last edited by RiceBuster; 03-06-2012 at 10:46 AM..

03-02-2012, 01:01 AM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	You can knock out the ears off with a hammer to inspect inside it. Only thing holding them in place is a ring clip at the end of the shafts. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

03-01-2012, 11:49 AM	#2
zmannz Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rock Hill, SC Age: 40 Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was noticing this on an r200 open housing I put a nismo 2way in last weekend. Mine is not working right so I am interested to know this too. I will be disassembling this tomorrow to see whats up.

03-01-2012, 03:21 PM	#3
RiceBuster Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Any differential gurus? I hope to figure this thing out before installing on my car...

03-02-2012, 03:47 AM	#5
RiceBuster Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So I guess the in/out play isn't normal after all. Do you think the ring clip is worn out?

03-03-2012, 08:36 PM	#7
RiceBuster Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Bumpp!! still seeking for some clear answer.

03-06-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
RiceBuster Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Video uploaded, please refer to the original post.

03-06-2012, 11:12 PM	#9
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Send me a pm. I'll check my r200v tomorrow to see if there's play. I've read about this before.

03-07-2012, 09:23 PM	#11
Frank_Jaeger Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Age: 33 Posts: 1,352 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My left side has about 1mm of play (maybe a little more, but not quite 2mm), while the other side is solid. It's hard to move, but it doesn't pop though. Something that seriously concerns me though is when you spin one side in your vid, the other flange spun the same way. As far as I know VLSDs should spin the opposite way, unless you spin the driveshaft flange (not sure if that's what it's called). That's how mine behaves too. For instance with it installed, if you jacked up the rear end, and spin one tire one way, the other tire should spin the other way. Maybe that's a welded diff? EDIT: Now I'm reading the tires should spin the same way, so maybe the VLSD I just bought isn't a VLSD. lol EDIT2: People are saying both, but I'm pretty sure they should spin the same way like yours. Sorry man, this means I just gave irrelevant information lol. You might want to wait before dropping it in.