Nissan 370Z Forum  

weird noise after installing wavetrac LSD

Hi Guys I really need your help to identify the cause of noise after installing Wavetrac Helical LSD for my manual 370z. I can hear some whirling noise that happens

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree7Likes
  • 1 Post By fryzia23
  • 2 Post By Spooler
  • 1 Post By Spooler
  • 1 Post By fryzia23
  • 1 Post By Zilver
  • 1 Post By Rusty

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 02-20-2022, 06:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Aus
Posts: 18
Drives: 09 MT Sport
Rep Power: 9
Zilver is on a distinguished road
Default weird noise after installing wavetrac LSD

Hi Guys

I really need your help to identify the cause of noise after installing Wavetrac Helical LSD for my manual 370z. I can hear some whirling noise that happens when car is moving but most noticeable when I go neutral to get rid of my loud exhaust noise. There was NONE of this noise before the install. It was installed by a transmission / diff shop.

The noise is like whirling that seems to reduce in frequency as RPM or wheel rotation slows down. Here are two videos I uploaded, the noise becomes very apparent when the gas is let off and put on neutral.

https://youtu.be/02HY-Ipzbvw
https://youtu.be/fiyJ_rl2vkE

The diff shop mechanic that installed it couldn't identify the cause so I went to Nissan and they concluded its backlash out of OEM spec by the indication that there is some play on the driveshaft. However the diff shop mechanic claims they did the install within the .13 to .18 of a millimetre for the backlash as per Nissan specification.

Diff shop mechanic is happy to cover the remedial cost if Nissan or another shop finds that the problem is really coming from installation fault. I want to be sure that that is the case before taking to Nissan to repair as its quite costly to take it down to see whether proper shimming is needed to fill the gap.

So i want to check with you guys:
1. what is the cause of this noise? Nissan said the noise comes from the play in the driveshaft, do you think this is true? If so could it be because the pinion and ring gear isn't in right contact / backlash?

2. what is my best step to minimise cost and remediate the problem? I already paid for the full install it pricey and want to avoid dumping any more money in when it should be set up properly in the first place.

Really appreciate everyone's advice on this matter.

Regards

Last edited by Zilver; 02-20-2022 at 06:19 AM.
Zilver is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Weird Noise jwomack1547 Intake/Exhaust 10 10-27-2014 09:25 PM
What's this Weird Noise? critical Brakes & Suspension 30 01-01-2014 12:23 AM
weird noise? roy'sz Engine & Drivetrain 11 04-15-2012 07:18 PM
Weird noise around 4k rpm gh0st3794 Engine & Drivetrain 13 06-15-2010 07:53 PM
7AT weird noise. Do you have this too? Juruki Engine & Drivetrain 7 04-30-2010 12:46 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:39 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2