LSD Options
06-11-2017, 07:47 AM
#1
LSD Options
Hello,
A few days ago I discovered that the bearing on the driver side of the LSD came loose. The inner ring and the corresponding surface on the "LSD lid" show significant wear marks. Has anyone experienced this failure before?
So now I'm looking for a fix or a replacement, so I'd be very thankful for your recommendations. Options I have considered so far:
1) OEM (GKN I think) - questionable availability, don't really want to get one of the 28/40% units from the 997
2) Holinger - seems to be a quality product, but not very common or fairly new, so I couldn't find experiences on it either way
3) Guard Transmission - one of the obvious possibilities due to the vast amount of positive customer feedback. Unfortunately I don't know if they do business in Europe at all. I sent them an email - no reply so far
Any kind of input highly appreciated. Thank you.
A few days ago I discovered that the bearing on the driver side of the LSD came loose. The inner ring and the corresponding surface on the "LSD lid" show significant wear marks. Has anyone experienced this failure before?
So now I'm looking for a fix or a replacement, so I'd be very thankful for your recommendations. Options I have considered so far:
1) OEM (GKN I think) - questionable availability, don't really want to get one of the 28/40% units from the 997
2) Holinger - seems to be a quality product, but not very common or fairly new, so I couldn't find experiences on it either way
3) Guard Transmission - one of the obvious possibilities due to the vast amount of positive customer feedback. Unfortunately I don't know if they do business in Europe at all. I sent them an email - no reply so far
Any kind of input highly appreciated. Thank you.
06-12-2017, 03:21 AM
#3
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there is really no option
the only LSD that works is guards. thank me later.
anything else you put in there, will lead to future removal and re-installation of a gaurds LSD.
the only LSD that works is guards. thank me later.
anything else you put in there, will lead to future removal and re-installation of a gaurds LSD.
06-12-2017, 10:55 AM
#4
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06-30-2017, 11:50 AM
#5
Now that I've got a few different offers, I can confirm that Matt from GT is outright amazing: fast replies (even in challenging times), reasonable prices for quality products and very patient and generous in dealing with difficult customers (me).
I (or the shop really) ended up ordering from Drexler, as their offer was very good as well and proceedings are considerably simpler - no customs and taxes, continuous support with the shop etc.
OEM 996 is apparently no longer available, holingers lsd is really expensive (1000$ more than GT) and all products seemed to be lacking in quality.
Bottom line: GT is the way to go, Drexler MIGHT be an alternative. I'll keep you updated :/
I (or the shop really) ended up ordering from Drexler, as their offer was very good as well and proceedings are considerably simpler - no customs and taxes, continuous support with the shop etc.
OEM 996 is apparently no longer available, holingers lsd is really expensive (1000$ more than GT) and all products seemed to be lacking in quality.
Bottom line: GT is the way to go, Drexler MIGHT be an alternative. I'll keep you updated :/