Im about to do this project, wanted to reach out to the experienced and see what problems i can expect, what i should do/redo while im in there and any other information and tips you can give me. Planning to reseal it and do the diff, most of you guys say rebuilding the 5 speed isnt worth it but id rather not be pulling a trans every year, id like to refresh this one, thanks

I've got an OBX front LSD in my L series - it is in an EJ casing to match the engine but you can fit L series internals into the EJ phase one cases - they're basically the same. So the OBX will fit - but if you have a dual range you will need to shave the bolt heads to clear the low range gears.

 

After I had mine installed I was told about a kit you can buy to replace the washers and other bits in the LSD to make it better. Apparently from factory they have issues with bolts not torqued the same, or even finger tight bolts, washers internally that are cracked or of different thicknesses when they should all be the same. Some people get the dremel in there to clean up case casting marks or machining ridges to make them nicer.

 

Mine works well, definitely got me out of stuff/helped when a front wheel breaks traction.

 

As for refreshing the Internals I've not gone there before (I've only swapped out 5th gear and the bearings in the rear housing), but you will need a decent press and a pot load of patience!

 

Cheers

 

Bennie