[dmband0041]

Hi all,



I'm trying to get an understanding of what kind of labor I'm looking at with the installation of a Quaife LSD before I go to a shop to get quotes...I know nothing about the process involved (which is why the shop will be taking care of this one) so I'd like to get a baseline idea of what's involved before I go down this road.



Also, are there any other items I should address while I'm getting an LSD installed just "cause I'm in there already"? Nothing crazy like cryo-treating my gears but just tranny-related preventative maintenance items that won't empty my wallet?



TIA...



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[Eric_K]

See this post for the basic steps involved: http://www.968forums.com/index.php?showtopic=515



Most shops will remove the transaxle to do the job. I would venture the shop time is usually 3-5 hours for doing the diff and 2-4 hours for the tranny removal & reinstall. Plus parts - the bolts for the ring gear are not cheap. YMMV.

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[RS Barn]

It's a good idea to change the carrier bearings while there. You should also have the rolling resistance of the pinion bearing checked. It's 12 nm I believe.

Pete

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[dmband0041]

very helpful info, thanks guys...



Looks like I'll be paying nearly the cost of the differential itself in labor to have it installed! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Ah well, doing the LSD is something I've wanted for a long time so I'm pretty sure I'll have no regrets once it's all said and done.



It's times like these you wish you had a best friend who was an expert Porsche mechanic and loved to be paid in beer... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Since I'll probably have to wait until at least early April to install the LSD, I have some time to think about other things to take care of while the tranny is out and apart. The carrier bearings and pinion bearing resistance are great ones I completely didn't even think to check. Anything else? I was also under the impression that the ring gear parts could be reused from my current diff? That's at least what I was told...correct me if I'm wrong.





Thanks so much everyone

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[Mark]

You should check on dorkiphus.net if you want to pay someone in beer or learn to DIY. If you have not been on the board before it is a DC area board with a lot of DIYers and track rats.

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[Ryan]

What does a Quaife diff. go for these days anyway?

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[RS Barn]

I"ll try and post Carrier bearing damage picture tomorrow.

The GT Torque biasing went up $100 Jan 1, 2008 to $1595

Pete





BTW,

I now have a loaner LSD so we can pull a trans-install temp and have you come back when yours is complete. (Mark)

I could also post a job price (when I finish bill)

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[dmband0041]

[quote name='RS Barn' post='47801' date='Feb 19 2008, 08:42 PM']I"ll try and post Carrier bearing damage picture tomorrow.

The GT Torque biasing went up $100 Jan 1, 2008 to $1595

Pete

BTW,

I now have a loaner LSD so we can pull a trans-install temp and have you come back when yours is complete. (Mark)

I could also post a job price (when I finish bill)[/quote]





Wow, that sounds pretty damn convenient...please do post a price/location when you can!



FYI, I got the diff on ebay for $1050 shipped...not sure if it's the GT or not (doubtful)...



P/N is 40.309.160, list price is $1,395.00.



I'm actually contemplating selling mine, as I'm not sure spending a grand on a part that I can't use for another few months (at least) is the wisest way to invest my money right now. Just posted it in the classifieds for what I bought it for to gauge interest....depending on pricing of an install from RS Barn, maybe I'll be keeping it after all <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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