Proper LSD Transaxle Lubricant for Aging Transmission
05-28-2014, 01:04 PM
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Thanks everyone for such great input. Kevin, big thanks for the advise about the front pinion bearing as the deceleration part had me confused on what it probably is. I am having a mechanic check things out the 9th of next month and give some pricing. Not certain what is involved if they have to replace internal bearings, if they have to remove the transmission is there other items I should have done as well like the clutch, torque tube........ ? Just don't want to pay for removing the transaxle multiple times if I save money having stuff done at once. Not that I have the money, might be cheaper to buy a used car lift for my garage and learn how to work on my favorite European import! 
05-28-2014, 01:26 PM
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I can't recommend any vendor more than the service I received from Constantine on my TT. Everything about the process was excellent, especially the end result. A true 5 star product/Upgrade he is selling there at a reasonable price. If you have high mileage and are planning on keeping the car, I would recommend this for sure. If you are unaware doing this process yourself is a real PITA!
05-28-2014, 01:50 PM
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I can't recommend any vendor more than the service I received from Constantine on my TT. Everything about the process was excellent, especially the end result. A true 5 star product/Upgrade he is selling there at a reasonable price. If you have high mileage and are planning on keeping the car, I would recommend this for sure. If you are unaware doing this process yourself is a real PITA!
If the repair on the transmission is very expensive I might save up and get an AOR just so that I have the best I possibly can.
05-28-2014, 02:06 PM
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+1 on pulling the Transaxle, not that bad. Replacing the clutch is the PITA, but can also be done easier than some admit to if you have all the proper tools.
Super Bearing Thread:
https://rennlist.com/rennforums/show...534&styleid=21
You probably don't need at that low mileage, but a great upgrade if you plan on adding power.
Super Bearing Thread:
https://rennlist.com/rennforums/show...534&styleid=21
You probably don't need at that low mileage, but a great upgrade if you plan on adding power.
05-28-2014, 02:08 PM
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You know how it is, guy gets wants, spends money, wife gets mad! So I am trying to do all that I can and if I can save some money pulling the trans-axle and delivering it to a transmission shop, so be it! Just need a better way to get the ground hugging 944 up higher to work on it. My 1947 Chevy coupe is much easier to work on, lots of room everywhere! LOL
05-28-2014, 02:19 PM
#22
Racer
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Also thanks for the bearing link, I see that the Constantine upgrade mentioned is the bearing system in the torque tube. Got it and have book marked it.
05-28-2014, 03:45 PM
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Oops!!!! Yes, my bad 201!!! Thank you! I got mine from Paragon Products in Texas. A bit hungover from the Holiday weekend
http://www.paragon-products.com/Swep...swepco-201.htm
http://www.paragon-products.com/Swep...swepco-201.htm
05-28-2014, 05:32 PM
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05-28-2014, 05:49 PM
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05-28-2014, 07:48 PM
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I agree with you about the nasty smell of the Swepco! Of course, this has nothing to do with function, but yes it is quite nasty.
One issue with the Redline on my other vehicles is that I noticed small leaks. Has anybody had any leak issues using Redline, Mobile 1, or Royal Purple Synthetics in the transaxle? I also had to add a friction modifier to get the chatter to go away in my LSD on the Nissan. The Swepco did not require a friction modifier and is very quiet actually.
One issue with the Redline on my other vehicles is that I noticed small leaks. Has anybody had any leak issues using Redline, Mobile 1, or Royal Purple Synthetics in the transaxle? I also had to add a friction modifier to get the chatter to go away in my LSD on the Nissan. The Swepco did not require a friction modifier and is very quiet actually.
05-28-2014, 09:14 PM
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I was telling Tom and Eric that very same thing.
Not about the goats,
but that the stuff has such a strong sulfur? ****ty smell to it .....
