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DJTTon · 09-12-2019, 09:12 AM

Zilvia, please steer me in the right direction.

I have what I believe to be an S14 LSD installed, but it clunks like a mf between gear shifts. I took it out at some point to try to identify the issue, and what I believe is happening is the actual differential assembly itself has too much play not the ring/pinion clearance; when I grabbed both axle stubs on the disassembled diff and rotated them in opposite directions, there was a lot more play compared to a spare S13 LSD that I have.

To fix, I believe everything has to be taken apart up to the spider gears and the clutches inside may need to be replaced, but Im not 100% sure. I am considering having the differential rebuilt by a shop, and was wondering what kind of costs I could expect from a differential overhaul.

What would you recommend, buy another used LSD? Pay to fix this one? Pay for aftermarket?

09-12-2019, 09:12 AM	#22808
DJTTon Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Where the bad guys are Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (6)	Zilvia, please steer me in the right direction. I have what I believe to be an S14 LSD installed, but it clunks like a mf between gear shifts. I took it out at some point to try to identify the issue, and what I believe is happening is the actual differential assembly itself has too much play not the ring/pinion clearance; when I grabbed both axle stubs on the disassembled diff and rotated them in opposite directions, there was a lot more play compared to a spare S13 LSD that I have. To fix, I believe everything has to be taken apart up to the spider gears and the clutches inside may need to be replaced, but Im not 100% sure. I am considering having the differential rebuilt by a shop, and was wondering what kind of costs I could expect from a differential overhaul. What would you recommend, buy another used LSD? Pay to fix this one? Pay for aftermarket? __________________ Skurr Skurr