rebuilt NV-T350 3.55 tanked on me...question

[Jungy]

Ok so I have a rebuilt 3.55 w/ a quaife lsd, prolly 5000 many miles on it since it was rebuilt. The night I was parking my car for the winter This fall I stopped at the gas station my buddy works at to say hi, well I pull into the parking lot in first and I push the clutch in and stop and go to back into a spot. I put it in reverse and let the clutch out and it doesn't make a sound or move at all. The next day I trailer it back to my house and check it out as much as I can w/o dropping the tranny. It goes into all the gears smooth and when I let out the clutch the rpm's drop a little so its engaging. The car rolls while in gear so I'm assuming that maybe the output shaft broke? what do you guys think? I moved and am going to school in grand forks right now so the car is stored at my mom's house in alex so I haven't had a chance to drop the tranny and check her out.

[2.SlowES]

I had a problem similar to this on my old 1g N/T. The shaft actually had a groove in it from the throwout bearing riding on it wierd, which was keeping the clutch from being able to enagage completely. I'd look at the shaft really well and see if there is a ridge to it at all.

If that turns out to be the problem, look into shaft sleeves. They are really cheap, but unfortunately I couldn't find anyone that makes them for a 1g. :(

[Jungy]

Well i was able to drop the tranny this weekend and see what went out on me, the drive shaft shop stage II axles are perfect and the spec 3 clutch is good. I stuck my finger in the holes for the axles and feel all kinds of metal shavings in the diff, this is not good! So I destroyed my quaife lsd, does anyone have any experiance with the warranty through quaife? I know it has a limited lifetime warranty.

[Supa_dupa_man]

Quaife ATB Differential Limited Lifetime Warranty
Autotech Torque Biasing Differential Lifetime Warranty: Autotech warrants each new Quaife ATB Differential against defects in manufacture, material, workmanship, and wear-out when used in the vehicle application for which it was originally designed, on any motor vehicle, under any and all operating conditions, including racing, for as long as the original purchaser, or any subsequent purchaser owns the differential. The original purchaser must complete and mail in the accompanying warranty registration form within 30 days of the purchase date to qualify for this warranty. The registrant must present a copy of this warranty together with a copy of the original receipt to the service outlet or parts store from whom the differential was originally purchased when making a claim for replacement or repair. All warranty claims submitted must include proof of purchase. Failure to provide proper documentation renders warranty null and void.

Exclusion from Warranty Coverage: The warranty does not apply outside of North America or to any Quaife ATB Differential which (a) has been improperly installed, installed in vehicles for which it was not designated, (b) has been modified or altered by the actual user or dealer or distributor, (c) was not imported or sold by Autotech or through an authorized Autotech dealer or distributor, or (d) was disassembled for any reason by the purchaser or his agent.

Autotech's Obligation: Autotech's obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair of the defective or worn-out differential at its sole discretion. Autotech has no obligation to bear any labor or other costs of return, removal and/or installation and will not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of use of the vehicle. Some states do not allow the exclusion of limited or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Warranty Claim Procedures: Contact Autotech at 32240-E Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 tel (949) 240-4000 for specific instructions.

Rights of Purchaser: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

[Jungy]

Thanks brandon, but i have already read that...I actually have the warranty card sitting right next to me right now that says all that. I emailed the previous owner of the car for the original purchase reciept from horsepowerfreaks.com... I was just curious if any one has had to any warranty claims with quaife before.

[Supa_dupa_man]

okok...