Checking LSD Type

[TO82]

Hi guys, just wondering how difficult it is to open up a gearbox to find what type of LSD it has, as i may be getting an lsd box but i duno what type of lsd is in there and certain LSD's need certain oils do they not, asin would using standard gbox oil with a certain lsd damage it etc?

Any tutorials or advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[GTnomez]

when you mean type, do you mean make as in TRD n KAAZ?

or is it type as in helical and mechanical? also im not sure that you can tell the difference between the two either but trd oil may be best, this might help a bit

http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34454

 

[HYBRID]

open it up & post up pics of the diff.. then well be able to tell ya what u have

kon

 

[TO82]

Ye i mean what Make and kinda of LSD is in there, also how hard is it to remove the LSD and are there any tutorials etc?

Cheers

 

[350ep70gr]

Ye i mean what Make and kinda of LSD is in there, also how hard is it to remove the LSD and are there any tutorials etc?

Cheers

Maybe this guide helps you for the internal of the gearbox.
http://www.ae92gts.com/ae92gts_trans_rb_1.html
Chris

 

[TO82]

I think it would be easier if i didnt have to open it tho! lol

What if i was to use oil for a clutch type lsd in a helical lsd?

Is there any way of telling the type by looking into the hole where the cups sit in the gearbox?

And thanks for the link

 

[350ep70gr]

I think it would be easier if i didnt have to open it tho! lol

What if i was to use oil for a clutch type lsd in a helical lsd?

Is there any way of telling the type by looking into the hole where the cups sit in the gearbox?

And thanks for the link

lol I dont think it is possible mate without opening the box. The only other way i can imagine is to stick with the expirience of some one who can feel it while driving it because diferent lsd give slight different fillings-noise. Not sure if can be done and i think even with this way will be nothing more than a guess thing.
With a close box you can say only if it is lsd or not inside! Not what make.

 

[TO82]

Ye i know what you mean, the owner of the box seemed to think it had TRD Helical lsd due to there being no noise when turning etc, but as you say i dont think you can be 100% sure. What do you think about using clutch type oil in a helical lsd? is it beter than using normal oil in a clutch type? lol

 

[350ep70gr]

Ye i know what you mean, the owner of the box seemed to think it had TRD Helical lsd due to there being no noise when turning etc, but as you say i dont think you can be 100% sure. What do you think about using clutch type oil in a helical lsd? is it beter than using normal oil in a clutch type? lol

I can not advise about oil type as i am not lsd user yet but i imagine every type need a specific oil . Maybe wait for some other inputs.
Chris

 

[TO82]

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