LSD "clutch chatter" is it bad?
02-06-04, 12:50 PM
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LSD "clutch chatter" is it bad?
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When I am going in a strait line on a snow covered street and I punch the gas, I get a little bit of wheel hop as the rear wheels start to spin (it feels like wheel hop anyways...), after a second of "wheel hop" it is smooth and they continue to spin smoothly. I am guessing that there is something up with my LSD. If I kick it sideways the LSD engages smoothly and doesnt jump like it does when I spin the wheels while going strait. So it seems like the LSD has some "clutch chatter" when it is engaging. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it time for a torsen swap or what?
When I am going in a strait line on a snow covered street and I punch the gas, I get a little bit of wheel hop as the rear wheels start to spin (it feels like wheel hop anyways...), after a second of "wheel hop" it is smooth and they continue to spin smoothly. I am guessing that there is something up with my LSD. If I kick it sideways the LSD engages smoothly and doesnt jump like it does when I spin the wheels while going strait. So it seems like the LSD has some "clutch chatter" when it is engaging. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it time for a torsen swap or what?
02-06-04, 01:02 PM
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I've heard that this is kinda the way a clutch LSD will work. (although, I've never had that happen...maybe I can't notice it over all the standard clutch shudder my car has)
Of course, have you checked your diff oil lately?
Of course, have you checked your diff oil lately?
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You might also check your diff mounts and all that crap... Mine used to do the same thing on wet roads (it hasn't been outside the garage from Nov-March since i've owned it). I replaced all the bushings and mounts in the rear end, and that helped a LOT, BUT when i put new struts on it went away almost completely. I think it may be caused by the rear suspension "twisting up" a bit when you first slam it.
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