914-6 LSD, Did any 914-6 come with limited slip differential Options

[DennisV]

Did any 914-6 come from the factory with limited slip differential?

Based on what I see in the factory parts catalog, there is no reference to 914-6 that includes LSD.

If the answer is "yes" some came with LSD, is there a way you can tell by looking without opening the case?

[Dave_Darling]

I believe the stock limited-slip uses clutches. They can and eventually do wear out. I don't know if they would make the car behave exactly like an open-diff car when they do, but it might.

Limited-Slip Differential is a broad term that encompasses many different types of diff, from locking diffs to clutch-type ones to worm-gear types (e.g., Torsen) and more besides. Posi-Traction is one specific type, and as noted above was specific to GM cars.

--DD

[ClayPerrine]

I believe the stock limited-slip uses clutches. They can and eventually do wear out. I don't know if they would make the car behave exactly like an open-diff car when they do, but it might.

Limited-Slip Differential is a broad term that encompasses many different types of diff, from locking diffs to clutch-type ones to worm-gear types (e.g., Torsen) and more besides. Posi-Traction is one specific type, and as noted above was specific to GM cars.

--DD

Yes, when any clutch type limited slip diff wear out the clutches, the diff then starts working like an open diff.

And you have to disassemble the diff, and replace the clutches. It is not an easy job. It takes some patience to get the clutch pre-load correct.

I much prefer Torsen style diffs. No clutches to wear out.

[rgalla9146]

I believe the stock limited-slip uses clutches. They can and eventually do wear out. I don't know if they would make the car behave exactly like an open-diff car when they do, but it might.

Limited-Slip Differential is a broad term that encompasses many different types of diff, from locking diffs to clutch-type ones to worm-gear types (e.g., Torsen) and more besides. Posi-Traction is one specific type, and as noted above was specific to GM cars.

--DD

Yes, when any clutch type limited slip diff wear out the clutches, the diff then starts working like an open diff.

And you have to disassemble the diff, and replace the clutches. It is not an easy job. It takes some patience to get the clutch pre-load correct.

I much prefer Torsen style diffs. No clutches to wear out.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I'm with Clay on that.
I have a 914 4cyl. trans (stamped HB, with Shell lube tag and
LSD diff carrier) that spins both hubs in the same direction.
So very likely clutches kaput.

[SirAndy]

I have a 914 4cyl. trans (stamped HB, with Shell lube tag and
LSD diff carrier) that spins both hubs in the same direction.
So very likely clutches kaput.

Errhm, if both spin the same direction, your LSD is working.

On an open diff, the wheels will spin the opposite direction.
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