Is it time for a torsen????

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Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Carnage » Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:01 pm

Driving home this just started happening from the rear... http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151208687763180
Is it my diff or is it like a wheel bearing? help please?

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby flycasta » Mon Oct 22, 2012 7:49 pm

It sounds more like a Balance problem but you probably need to try and get a better idea of where it is coming from...... could be tailshaft, diff, driveshafts, wheel bearings, brakes, diff mounts, gearbox mounts, shocks or springs or a bubble/bulge in your tyre.

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Smokinscotty » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:35 pm

As flycasta said, it could be lots of things, first things first get to a tyre shop or at least take the rear wheels in for a balance. Start with the smallest possible problem first.

As a recent converter from vicious to Torsen.... It's always Torsen time! They're so nice :D
I knew mine was due for replacement when it was making gunshot type noises that had no dicernable rhythm, and it would hop and clunk in a gutwrenching Fashion.

Hope it's an easy fix for you.
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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Carnage » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:41 pm


better link.

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Carnage » Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:42 pm

thanks for the replies.ill need to find some time to try a few things.... and yes it will still be torsen time :D

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Boyracer » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:21 am

Sounds like diff to me and you need to clean the car.
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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Guran » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:09 am

... or loose wheel nuts? Much cheaper to fix if it is. :lol:
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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Dweezle » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:13 am

Me thinks all those hard launchs/burnouts on Rspecs at various hillclimbs have finally caught up with the 23 year old vlsd!!!!

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Carnage » Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:14 pm

Yes does need a clean lol. Wheels nuts are to torque first thing I checked cause I was worried about my brand new wheels. Also tyres and wheels are new so we're just balanced so I doubt that is it but no ruling It out yet. Diff points are brand new and engine mounts are not old either. Bearings I don't think have ever been changed.... see what happens when I jack it up tonight

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Carnage » Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:04 pm

So who has a 4.3 for me? Or even 4.1.....

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby hks_kansei » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:51 am

Carnage wrote:So who has a 4.3 for me? Or even 4.1.....

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Pm Flycasta who was the first response.

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Re: Is it time for a torsen????

Postby Keith » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:17 am

Have you sorted the problem yet? Sounds like a universal .
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