this is a question for any honda owners with an lsd equipped tranny. whether it be oem/jdm, aftermarket, open or helical type.

upon initial break-in or after a few hundred miles of driving, did it make any noises while turning? any clunking noises? most would think it would be the cv axles but it's not a clicking.

i've got a friend with an issue and we are trying to figure out if its normal and to get used to it. or, if there is indeed something wrong with his lsd. any helpful info is appreciated.

 

it all depends on what lsd you have

 

i personally have no idea. he bought the swap from a friend.

also, we put the car on jackstands in the air to try to reproduce the problem. it would not make the noise unless we put the car in gear and popped the clutch. when this was done, the noise was very minimal.

 

what trans oil is he using

 

honda mtf

also, while turning, it only makes the noise while the clutch is engaged. if you cruise the corner in neutral, you hear nothing. i'm stumped.

 

If the car is in the air, the motor is not running, and the transmission is in gear, can you turn the front wheels by hand? If not, you have a clutch pack LSD. If so, you have a helical LSD, which should make no noise. Clutch pack LSDs often require special transmission fluid.

 

thanks for the info. i'll try jacking it back up in the air to see.

 

also, if it is a clutch type, what type/weight gear oil should i try out?

 

It helps to know who made the LSD unit if it is a clutch type. If I recall correctly, Kaaz has a special fluid for their units. Someone on here has to have better knowledge than me regarding this.

 

ans so you do know some lsd just make noise nothing you can do but you do need lsd trans fluid that will held it not to be so loud

 

well, i picked up some redline mtl and a bottle of gm synchromesh with the friction modifier today. hopefully this will quiet it down.

 

unless it is redline lsd oil it will do nothing for you and you will destroy your lsd

 

i know that redline makes an oil with a friction modifier in it, if this is what you mean. but i was unable to find it.

 

if it don't say lsd oil on it its not right it will say for lsd trans on it you can get some at any auto parts store any brand will work

 

I have a Quaife that I use with Honda MTF, it's never made any kind of noise.

 

your using the wrong oil call quaife they will tell you.

 

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