Miata Mailing List: May 1997, Message #275
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From: 	DNutting@aol.com

Subject: Re: Viscous LSD Identification and repair

Date: 	Fri, 2 May 1997 16:17:20 -0500





In a message dated 5/2/97 04:18:31, you wrote:



>Do these items have a common failure. It was removed from his car by the   

>dealer and replaced with a new one, before sale, because it made a noise.   

>Is it totally shagged, or can I expect to replace a couple of bearings   

>and have an LSD in my car?

>

>I know the torsen is the way to go, but surely a viscous is better than   

>open right?  I've been doing gymkhanas on grass and loving it. I expect   

>this should help get my times down a bit eh?  (mucho wheelspin)

>

>Thanks for any advice...





My 91 BRG with VLSD died last month. A little noise was a major problem.  NO

ONE wanted to get inside it and fit it.  I read the book and taking it apart

and getting it together again is extremely complicated and time consuming.

 Also to but the LSD in you car you may have to also replace the propeller

shaft and the t short drive shafts.  Mine cost me $125.00 EACH.  This added

greatly to the cost.  My new torsen is doing fine.



Dennis in Missouri