Re-building LSD's. Who? How much?

[antz]

Right-ho chaps.

 

I have a feeling the LSD in my escort is due for a rebuild. Its a plate type English one.

 

Who is the best person to rebuild it, How much does it cost and how long does it take?

 

Cheers

[meXEco]

Fostek.

[antz]

Never heard of them.

 

I was also thinking of trying Trans-x and someone just recommedned WPE....

[Baz.]

 

http://www.fostek.co.uk/

[antz]

Cheers Baz

 

Now Ive got three names to try

[stevepeanut]

you need to double check, but I think fostek are an atlas specialist. I seem to recal a feature on them in classic or retro ford mag, saying he doesnt work on english and just does atlas. I might be wrong. Or he might just build atlas axles, and still be able to rebuild any diff.

[MK2Ed]

Priced up here...:

 

http://www.wpe.gb.com/services.htm

[antz]

Cheers dude.

 

Gonna give em a call on Monday and see what they can do for me. Only problem would be shipping the thing but it needs doing.

[aled]

Right-ho chaps.

 

I have a feeling the LSD in my escort is due for a rebuild. Its a plate type English one.

 

 

Cheers

When you say you have a 'feeling' that it needs a rebuild.... can I ask the following similar question?:

 

What symptoms do you have?

 

My LSD is a plate type as well and 'clunks' at slow turning circles. ....Is it correct that it does this or does it also need a rebuild?

 

Is my LSD really needed for road use or should I just put a standard diff back in? I just kind of bimble as opposed to caning it everywhere

[Fishtailparka]

Only problem would be shipping the thing but it needs doing.

Aren't you in the same part of the world as Fossie?

 

edit: don't think Fossie does English diffs anyway.

[Fiesta Steve]

Only problem would be shipping the thing but it needs doing.

Aren't you in the same part of the world as Fossie?

 

edit: don't think Fossie does English diffs anyway.

 

Should cost no more than a tenner to ship it

[MK2Ed]

Right-ho chaps.

 

I have a feeling the LSD in my escort is due for a rebuild. Its a plate type English one.

 

 

Cheers

When you say you have a 'feeling' that it needs a rebuild.... can I ask the following similar question?:

 

What symptoms do you have?

 

My LSD is a plate type as well and 'clunks' at slow turning circles. ....Is it correct that it does this or does it also need a rebuild?

 

Is my LSD really needed for road use or should I just put a standard diff back in? I just kind of bimble as opposed to caning it everywhere

 

Your plate type will clunk & click, inner wheel skips at low speeds & more aggresive... Quaife ATB type probably better for road use... Plates are adjustable should be assembled to suit use and do wear. In motor sport an annual service is recommended as clutch pack wears produce debris from the plate surfaces chocks up the LSD over time and can cause problems.

[aled]

Your plate type will clunk & click, inner wheel skips at low speeds & more aggresive... Quaife ATB type probably better for road use... Plates are adjustable should be assembled to suit use and do wear. In motor sport an annual service is recommended as clutch pack wears produce debris from the plate surfaces chocks up the LSD over time and can cause problems.

 

Many Thanks for the info

[antz]

I think mines possibly set to be a bit too agressive. Maybe I should look into get it toned down a tad.

 

Also its got a very nasty rumble which has got louder since I had it fitted. Would rather get it rebuilt and checked rather than not bother and it go bang

[James HPE Motorsport]

LSD plate type diffs are designed for race use and not road use and due to this the preload that the plates in the diff are under (usually around 80lbft) causes a clunky kind of creaking noise. The best bet is to get the preload reduced to say 10lbft which will let the wheels turn independantly easier and stop the creaking. It will not affect the way the diff works in any way and both wheels will definately still spin

[antz]

Cheers dude