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Can any1 help me???

I'm new to the world of imports, as in, I finally got one on the road last week! Lovin' it!

But I need advice. My diff oil needs changing, bad, checked it on the weekend and it's black! I was wondering what's a good lsd diff oil to stick in a 2-way? Is there different sorts viscocities (thicknesses) or is there just a standard one?

Also, does any1 know where I can buy some new diff bushes for the rear? I've heard there's all different sorts. Instead of getting standard ones, what sort should I get, nolathane, adjustable, etc...

Cheers Guys! :D

P.S. Sorry bout sounding so retarded and having no clue, I come from a commodore background.... Lets not talk about that!!! haha.

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best bet is go see your local imports friendly workshop mate - they could give you all the answers in a second

Thanks Nightcrawler. Anyone that you can recommend off the top of your head around the North east area? Coz I dont want to ask a back yarder. :P

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Morpowa or Tilbrooks are your best bet - just be sure if you get them to work on your car, you get a FIXED quote and make explicitly sure if they come across any further work that needs doing, they check with you and quote before doing it.

Both good workshops, but I have been burnt by both in the past.

Almost everyone on here will tell you go to BoostWorx at Panorama - yes it is a little way, but well worth the trip. I am taking my car there shortly for a motor rebuild/freshen up.

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... I was wondering what's a good lsd diff oil to stick in a 2-way? Is there different sorts viscocities (thicknesses) or is there just a standard one?

You'll need an axle oil with a friction modifier additive, this is to stop/ reduce chatter associated with lsd's. Most good synthetic ones come pre-mixed with the correct dosage but, ya can buy the additive separate (eg. Redline). Some recommended ones - Castrol SAF-XA 80W, Penrite SIN 80W & Kaaz Power train (haven't tried this one yet though). A 2ltr bottle should be ample to fill her up.

Also, does any1 know where I can buy some new diff bushes for the rear? I've heard there's all different sorts. Instead of getting standard ones, what sort should I get, nolathane, adjustable, etc...

Do you mean replacing the rear cradle bushes themseleves (not adjustable) or putting in pineapple bushes (ie. squashes the subframe bushes & allows for different lift/squat settings)?

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Thanks so much pkblade!

I was checking out the kaaz website and it said "DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC BASE OIL ON KAAZ LSD. Kaaz LSD may not function smoothly." I don't know what brand 2-way I have. But I thought it was weird that they said NOT to use synthetic. Isn't synthetic better?

Cheers also for letting me know how much it takes!

Do you mean replacing the rear cradle bushes themseleves (not adjustable) or putting in pineapple bushes (ie. squashes the subframe bushes & allows for different lift/squat settings)?

Ummm..... Not sure, I think the cradle bushes?????. I've only had the car for a week and when dumping the clutch (had to test it out :D ) it's tramping (diff bouncing) a lot. Not sure which bushes they are, I've just been told that it's my rear bushes.

Haven't checked yet, haven't had time.

Thanks again, appreciate the help!

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Thanks so much pkblade!

I was checking out the kaaz website and it said "DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC BASE OIL ON KAAZ LSD. Kaaz LSD may not function smoothly." I don't know what brand 2-way I have. But I thought it was weird that they said NOT to use synthetic. Isn't synthetic better?

No probs, that is true but the Kaaz site failed to mention is that you can still use synthetic oils provided it's mixed with a lsd friction modifier additive (this stops the 'chatter'). It will state on the back of the bottles if it’s suitable for a lsd or it contains the appropriate additive. Also, with the full synthetics w/additive you’ll have the benefit of extended drain intervals over the Kaaz oil, which, I just read recommends changing every <8,000kms :(.

Ummm..... Not sure, I think the cradle bushes?????. I've only had the car for a week and when dumping the clutch (had to test it out ;) ) it's tramping (diff bouncing) a lot. Not sure which bushes they are, I've just been told that it's my rear bushes.

Haven't checked yet, haven't had time.

Axle tramp & soft bushes is a common problem with our aging cars. You can replace the following rear bushes to try eliminate it:

* a) Rear subframe bushes (blue Noltecs pictured), OR b) pineapples (yellow)/ alloy (3rd pic) cradle bushes - this 2nd option is a band-aid solution but, it's quicker and allows you to change the angle of the subframe (ie. anti-squat/ drift/ all-round performance settings). &/or

* Diff bushes (red bushes pictured)

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No probs, that is true but the Kaaz site failed to mention is that you can still use synthetic oils provided it's mixed with a lsd friction modifier additive (this stops the 'chatter'). It will state on the back of the bottles if it's suitable for a lsd or it contains the appropriate additive. Also, with the full synthetics w/additive you'll have the benefit of extended drain intervals over the Kaaz oil, which, I just read recommends changing every <8,000kms :P .

Ahhh. Fair nuf. Now it makes sense.

Axle tramp & soft bushes is a common problem with our aging cars. You can replace the following rear bushes to try eliminate it:

* a) Rear subframe bushes (blue Noltecs pictured), OR b) pineapples (yellow)/ alloy (3rd pic) cradle bushes - this 2nd option is a band-aid solution but, it's quicker and allows you to change the angle of the subframe (ie. anti-squat/ drift/ all-round performance settings). &/or

* Diff bushes (red bushes pictured)

Thanks for that man, cheers heaps for the pics too!

I owe u 1!

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