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Old 05-09-2011, 07:24 PM
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Noisey LSD getting worst..

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I changed MTF94 to Redline MTL 5k miles ago.. lately the noise from lsd getting worst, specially at low speed, and sudently noise compeltely dies when i right corner it with 30 some mph... Confused Not sure changing back to MTF94 would make any diference?

any suggestions would help.. thanx in advance
 
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Old 05-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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If noise is that loud and unit is dropping out, I don't think oil is the ansewer.
What make of LSD?
Who installed it?
Is car under warrenty?
 
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Its factory LSD.. I just filled with the right fluid ( from mini of dallas) and the car is still very load at slow speed (20 mph) and the car has alot of vibration. Im thinking to drive this on high speed (70 mph) and see if it reduce noise and vibration?? Or better not and take it to machanic..
 
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25k miles but no warranty cuz its 2006..
 
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I would recommend getting it to a shop very quickly.
You don't want to do any more damage to the unit or possible damage to transmission itself.
 
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I checked underneath, look fine, no rubbing mark or loose stuff.. what i notice is when i was moving the wheel fast by hand, i hear clunky noise from LSD and whole engine start to shake.. check the engine amount, look fine to me..
 
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I would check the LSD to determine if it is still working. To do this, go to a secluded road with a gravel shoulder. Put one front wheel onto the gravel and the other on the pavement. Quickly accelerate the car from standstill. The gravel wheel should spin and the one one the pavement should grip, then the spinning wheel would grip as well. If that is the case you have LSD.
 
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