240sx VLSD problems

[ABence27]

Hey everyone I need some help with my diff. I put in a VLSD rear end today and went to go test it out and it is binding rreally bad in turns. It is perfect in a straight line and powering through turns but when I take turns slow it binds. I had it sitting nose down for about 2 months. My only thought is the clutch packs are stuck since they have been dry. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[Chukidori]

Clutch pack??

VLSD'S do not have clutch packs....Clutch pack LSD'S have clutch packs...unless im missing something o.O

[ABence27]

Damn I was told wrong then. The internals are completely inclosed an look almost identical to the one on this link. http://www.quaifeamerica.com/d...f.gif Have you heard of anything like this happening before?

[LayNLow240]

what do you mean its binding? you mean your car is jerking a little and scrubbing the tires at low speeds? thats clutch/welded charisticts. vlsd wouldnt do that. maybe you got lucky and picked up a vlsd pumpkin with aftermarket clutch pack lsd in it?

[ABence27]

That is very possible. It makes a loud clunking noise and my wheels shutter in every direction. I do know it is not welded. Do you think the fluid could have anything to do with it? It also only does it when I am slowly accelerating through turns but if I'm in neutral or accelerating hard it is fine.

[ABence27]

So I changed the fluid and the guy before me didn't put LSD fluid or additive. I put synthetic fluid and LSD additive and it is spinning perfect now. Thanks for all the help!

[luv2spedup]

what kind of fluid did you use im having the came problem

[ABence27]

I can't remember the exact name but it is just LSD additive. You have pick it up at any auto parts store in the gear oil section. When the fluid is cold it still clunks a little put is smooth after a mile or so. Hope that helps. Good Luck!

[Valett85]

Seeing that we are on the subject. My vlsd jerks very hard after i let off of the gas. not all of the time. only if its under stress and i let off quickly. does this mean i need more fluid or might it be something worse?

[driftiteasy0113]

ya i just put mine in and its doing the exact same thing...what weight fluid did you put in it??

[CMG]

You put in the lsd without changing the oil? That's a problem right there. Use Royal purple 75/140, good stuff.

[Slappy]

I can't remember the exact name but it is just LSD additive. You have pick it up at any auto parts store in the gear oil section. When the fluid is cold it still clunks a little put is smooth after a mile or so. Hope that helps. Good Luck!

LSD additive is useless in a VLSD.

http://forums.driftinginsider....t=597

Sounds like the OP has a welded diff..

[driftiteasy0113]

well the guy i bought it from has redline in there right now,im just not sure how long its been there. how many quarts of that royal purple?

[CMG]

Always change fluids when installing used parts. Redline is fine, RP is just my preference. It's a tall skinny purple bottle and lsd uses about 1.5 bottles I believe.

[driftiteasy0113]

well i mean what weight is the oil.sorry

[Slappy]

75w90 is what i use in my skyline diff.

[driftiteasy0113]

hey slappy i put in that vlsd additive as well.that doesnt help anything for the vlsd? its still jerking and feels like its seizing at the diff not at the wheels..it has the sticker that says vlsd so i dunno im confused

[Slappy]

LSD additive doesnt go where it needs to go when you put it in a VLSD. Ifs its a VLSD , then it isnt welded , because you cant weld a VLSD. So , your problem might be you bought a worn out diff with some other problems. Drain it and take the diff cover off and have someone that knows look at it , although you wont be able to see much because its mainly enclosed.

[driftiteasy0113]

do you think i should just get my money back?

[Slappy]

Its your call man. I dont know who or where you got it from.