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WTB: 91 Miata Differential - found one, it's alive again

Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:09 am
by gnalaj
I am looking for a used differential, prefer VLSD, for my 1991 Miata. I broke some teeth on the pinion on the way home from work the other day. I don't think I'm ready to play in CSP, so I am not looking for the Torsen LSD.

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:16 am
by tehmaxfactr
is the housing messed up? I think i have a lead on a low milage one, but its out of the case. BTW you need something to drive next weekend?

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:49 am
by gnalaj
I think I have a complete assembly lined up, I will see it tomorrow night. The housing on mine is in good shape, it was not a spectacular failure. It was making noise under acceleration load (whump, whump, whump), but quiet when coasting or decelerating. I wasn't quite sure what the problem was until I took it apart, but I was hesitant to drive it until I knew. I would hate to lock the rear wheels at 70mph! I will let you know if I might need the one you have a lead on.

I hope to have it back together for next weekend, but you never know, so I may be interested in a ride for the weekend.

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 12:17 pm
by gnalaj
Hey Buckie - something seems to be wrong with the diff I had lined up, it doesn't turn freely. Do you still have a lead on one?

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:55 pm
by tehmaxfactr
I emailed the guy that had it. I will let you know.

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:27 am
by tehmaxfactr
the guy doesnt have a diff still. I have posted around a few STS groups to see if i can find one. I will have my car down there this weekend if you need it still.

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:39 am
by gnalaj
thanks for checking on the diff and I may still need a ride. I may go ahead and order one from Planet Miata If I don't find one this morning

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:17 pm
by tehmaxfactr
I will have my car there. numbers are 103 ssm, I know of one other person that is driving it so far.

Re: WTB: 91 Miata Differential - found one, it's alive again

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 5:47 pm
by gnalaj
Finally found one, finished it up this afternoon, should be good to go!