help guys... It's my awd

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silvertalon

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Discussion starter · #1 · Jan 14, 2003

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ok... after got my apeix n1 downpipe and muffler on my car. I did a little lauch after that. Some how I lost my AWD later on that day. I now have RWD. I dont even think both my back wheels are going maybe just one of them which is the passenger side. I thought it could be my transfer case, so i had it replace and that didnt fix the problem. Could it be my transmission? or the center viscous coupler? or something else? Please help.

 

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#2 · Jan 14, 2003

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Sounds like your center differential is broken. If you go into an empty parking lot, try making a tight circle and see if the inside rear wheel is hopping or skipping a bit... if it is, your center diff is shot. This is usually caused by a sudden skipping of the front wheels (usually due to a bad launch). Check www.vfaq.com for a step by step replacement procedure.

-Craig

 

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yeah my wheel do skip as if its locking up. So if I get that fix will I get my AWD back?

 

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Yes, if you fix replace your center diff, you'll have your AWD back - just DO NOT drive the car until you do... you have broken gears in your center diff right now, and there is a possibility for them to float around your tranny and mess up more parts; not to mention you are putting a lot of strain on your transfer case right now as well.

-Craig

 

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Discussion starter · #5 · Jan 14, 2003

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ok thanks... do you know how much it would cost to get it fix?

 

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#6 · Jan 14, 2003

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not offhand... you have several options, though. if you want to sacrafice some drivability you can get a welded center diff, or a spool - there is a rebuild kit for your stock diff available, you could buy a used stock diff, or upgrade to the 4 spyder center diff (not exactly cheap).

 

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Discussion starter · #7 · Jan 14, 2003

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Yeah I was thinking of getting the Quaife. I found one for about $1,350 here at http://www.roadraceengineering.com/quaife.htm do you know of any place that got it for less?