This transaxle is in a later model CAV. I think it's an open diff because when rear is jacked up tires spin in opposite directions. ISSUE: car has run fine for a couple of years. Now, under acceleration, when you get it on, or when shifting at speed, the engine rpm/tach needle goes up but car doesn't seriously accelerate...it's as if the tires are wet/spinning but they're not. Checked clutch, and also throw on slave cylinder to make sure there is proper disengagement, all this seems to be in order. No trash sounds or whining. What else could this be? These transaxles didn't have LSD with clutch plates, or Torsen diff, correct? And anyway, I did the simple test above and counter-rotation indicates an open diff. Don't know what to look at next. Thoughts appreciated.
Also: If I can't figure anything else out then I'm thinking of putting an LSD in this tranny for good measure. I want a simple install. I don't race. What would you suggest? On this forum it seems the simplest may be a Porsche 944 unit which appears to pretty much be a drop in. If there is a reliable and almost-just-as-easy alternative, I'd probably go with the alternative. Thx again. ROB
Also: If I can't figure anything else out then I'm thinking of putting an LSD in this tranny for good measure. I want a simple install. I don't race. What would you suggest? On this forum it seems the simplest may be a Porsche 944 unit which appears to pretty much be a drop in. If there is a reliable and almost-just-as-easy alternative, I'd probably go with the alternative. Thx again. ROB