Guest djonesv8z Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Hi Guy's, I am new to Hybridz, I have a 1978 280Z with a small block Chevy 350, T-56 Trans. This past winter I bought a Power Brute Limited Slip from Precision Gear, I installed it myself with a little help from a friend, and the Datsun shop manual.I test drove it for the first time today, and while under the car looking for leaks, I noticed the Diff was HOT! not as hot as the engine, but I could not hold my hand on it for any length of time. Anyone now if this is normal? Thanks, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 It should be hot, you will have friction inside your diff...Just aslong as its not glowing hahaha. Take a sample of your fluid and if it smells burnt then your definitly hot. How long has the fluid been in?? Also check color and rub it in between your fingers its shouldnt be gritty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djonesv8z Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 The Fluid is fresh, it only has about 20 miles on it. I will check the fluid for Metal, I may be worried for nothing, I just never noticed a diff that hot before, not that I ever checked it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Diff gets hot in these cars. Road racers see temps over 300 degrees. As long as you keep the fluid changed and at the correct level you should be fine. When the fluid level gets low it starves the forwardmost pinion bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djonesv8z Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Thanks for the info, I will sleep well tonight knowing it is normal. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted May 6, 2007 Share Posted May 6, 2007 Is there any benefit to running cooler? Ie. With a finned cover? Is there more consistency when the fluid is cooler or is there a danger of damaging parts when it is hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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