Sangerman90 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi Guys,I recently purchased a 97 mb6 pirates black.When i got the car it would pull to the right when vtec engages.But (The scary bit) when you go to dip the clutch to change up she wants to go straight again. This has to be the worst feeling ever when driving a great car.So i called my mechanic to get him to look at it.Surprise Surprise the lower arm bushes had excessive play.New lower arm purchased and fitted on saturday.Now the car pulls to the left under hard accelleration and wants to go straight when i lift off.So on and off the ramps checking steering/wheel alignment/swapping wheels from back to front and from side to side.All other suspension components are in good order.Has anyone else experienced this or know anyone the has Ayone have any clues on what this could be P.S appologies if this has been covered elsewhere i did hunt through.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangerman90 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi is there anyway of checking that its working corectly???My mechaninc/friend thought that could be a possiblity but dont want the the expense if its not the prob.Im not all that clued up on the lsb box yet.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangerman90 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 From my knowledge of the lsd box......with the car on the ramps in neutral if i spin one front wheel should the opposite wheel spin the opposite way??My mechanic thinks this but when we done the above the other wheel didnt spin.Fingers crossed i get an answer that i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podge Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 i think a car with lsd the wheels should spin the same way and non lsd spin opposite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangerman90 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 ok thanks but when i spin the wheel the other stays stationary. confused.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podge Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 something wrong so the other wheel should spin the same way if its a s9b gearbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I would imagine it would spin on way or another if you rotated the other wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangerman90 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 would someone like to try it with their mb6 to see if theres something wrong there?If the opposite wheel spins then i guess i have a problem with the lsd.your assistance would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangerman90 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Finally i managed to get my hand on the manual listed in the forum.It States to check the following to ensure that the lsd is operating correctly;FOR THE S9B MODEL FOUND IN THE B18C41.Set the parking brake and block the rear wheels.2.Raise the front of the vehicle and apply safety stands3.with the engine off apply first gear4.rotate one wheel by hand and check that the other wheel spins in the OPPOSITE direction.5.If you can't rotate either and if the other wheel doesnt spin in the other direction then the LSD is faulty.I will be doing this check tonight to see if i can finally get to the bottom of this.Hopefully my wheels both spin when in first gear.Does anyone know if this check is posted in the gear box section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 dunno if you've checked already but uneven tyre pressures / different wear on tyres could cause pulling - another member suggested it to me when i had a simillar issue and it turned out to be tyres. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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