My diff is quite loose, is it normal?

[madman]

I have only 450miles on the car yet the diff clicks like the car would have 400 000 miles on it and teeth would be sort of worn out. What you think?

 

[Viper Specialty]

could be the infomous damaged spider gears and/or broken carrier pin. Have it disassembled and checked.

 

[ViperInBlack]

Same here since changing to 3.55...sadly, more of a clunk than a click.

Alice

 

[SNAKEPILOT]

Madman, I agree with Final GTS, have it checked.
Alice, I have the Unitrax 3.55 gears on my car. I've put over 4000 miles, including track time at VIR and, if anything, they are quieter than stock. If yours are "clunking" is more than likely due to not been set up properly.

 

[ViperInBlack]

John:

Thanks. Yes, I think that is highly probable. It seems to occur chiefly when leaving an intersection. (Hmmm, maybe I should do that in first gear)

The mechanic has done many, many of these exchanges, but there may, indeed, be a problem. Will have to wait until after the holidays due to my schedule and his. Have a warranty part that needs to be installed at the same time.

Alice

P.S. Had a condo on Lake Murray years ago...Lands End....when dinosaurs roamed.

 

[SNAKEPILOT]

Alice, I moved to SC (by way of California) in 96. But I lived on Lake Lanier (Gainesville) in the late 70s.
I seem to vaguely remember those roaming dinosaurs back when.
Anyway, if you can't fix the clunk, just remove the rear catalyst. You will not be able to hear it anymore.

 

[ViperInBlack]

John:

It is hard to hear it as it is with the Corsa Track, but it is different than before the change.

I might as well remove the radio for weight savings. Cannot hear it anyway.

Don't you hate all that oil underneath the car and the blue smoke?

Alice

 

[SNAKEPILOT]

Don't you hate all that oil underneath the car and the blue smoke?
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