8.8 Limited Slip Diff
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8.8 Limited Slip Diff
i need some help with my 1994 f-150 8.8 limited slip diff.
i purchasaeda complete new carrier from ford and in 3000 miles the clutches were slipping
they gave me a new set of clutches and in 2000 miles they were slipping again
they then warranteed the entire carrier and it ahs been in onmly 3000 miles and is slipping again
i used the ford additive and 85/90 grease for limited slip diff's
both tires are the same size and there has been no spinning of one wheel
i am at a loss to know waht to do
Edit: Please do not use all caps when posting
i purchasaeda complete new carrier from ford and in 3000 miles the clutches were slipping
they gave me a new set of clutches and in 2000 miles they were slipping again
they then warranteed the entire carrier and it ahs been in onmly 3000 miles and is slipping again
i used the ford additive and 85/90 grease for limited slip diff's
both tires are the same size and there has been no spinning of one wheel
i am at a loss to know waht to do
Edit: Please do not use all caps when posting
Last edited by MustangGT221; Dec 1, 2003 at 04:25 PM.
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Originally posted by c96drumm
Well, it IS a limited slip, so some slippage will occur. You say there is no spinning of one wheel, so I'm not too clear on what the problem is.
Well, it IS a limited slip, so some slippage will occur. You say there is no spinning of one wheel, so I'm not too clear on what the problem is.
ONE WHEEL WILL SPIN NOW VERY EASY
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If you are doing the work yourself (replacing the clutches) you can re-arrange them to increase the holding torque by about 30%. I will dig through some old mustang mags to find the procedure if you like. Worked for me on both my Ponies.
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did you allow proper breakin of the parts. all new barts require time to break in. around 1000 miles with oil changes at 200 and 500 miles.
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Originally posted by thwmathue
did you allow proper breakin of the parts. all new barts require time to break in. around 1000 miles with oil changes at 200 and 500 miles.
did you allow proper breakin of the parts. all new barts require time to break in. around 1000 miles with oil changes at 200 and 500 miles.
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Hey, Jim, what happened that made you need a new carrier in the first place? Did you get better wear before that? And do you do a whole lot of driving in slippery conditions?
Don't know how much help I can be, personally, I just thought that more info might help get more ideas for you. Good luck and keep us posted.
Don't know how much help I can be, personally, I just thought that more info might help get more ideas for you. Good luck and keep us posted.
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ford may not say anything about it but after market clutch makers recomend oil change at 200, 500, and every 5000 miles after that. this is off the instuctions i reseved with the clutch packs i just got for my truck (88 f-150 300 L6 4spd)