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[aMaff]

An open diff will spin both wheels if neither is loaded. Check to see if the stub shaft flanges are different. That'll be the key to recognizing a VLSD.

they're the open diff stub shafts. I checked when we were originally looking @ the car

 

[TinmanMS6]

hey todd interesting question...how do you know the car is overheating?

Because the temp gauge goes aaaaalll the way up and when I turn on the heat it go very much hot.

 

[TinmanMS6]

An open diff will spin both wheels if neither is loaded. Check to see if the stub shaft flanges are different. That'll be the key to recognizing a VLSD.

There is an article on miata.net that says this works, and that an open diff would spin them in different directions.

Another test for a good VLSD is to jack up the rear with both rear wheels in the air. A good VLSD will turn both rear wheels in the same direction when manually turning the drive shaft. The open unit (or toasted VLSD) will turn the wheels in the opposite directions.

Muff says this is wrong, but miata.net would not lie to me. (smash)

 

[kcbhiw]

There is an article on miata.net that says this works, and that an open diff would spin them in different directions.

Muff says this is wrong, but miata.net would not lie to me. (smash)

I can prove that this is wrong. Spinning the input shaft of an open diff WILL turn both output shafts in the same direction as long as both output shafts are at nearly the same load...tis the basic premise of a differential. Google ring and pinion.

 

[TinmanMS6]

I can prove that this is wrong. Spinning the input shaft of an open diff WILL turn both output shafts in the same direction as long as both output shafts are at nearly the same load...tis the basic premise of a differential. Google ring and pinion.

Google "blow me".

Miata.net, you have failed me. You are dead to me now.

 

[aMaff]

There is an article on miata.net that says this works, and that an open diff would spin them in different directions.

Muff says this is wrong, but miata.net would not lie to me. (smash)

I can prove that this is wrong. Spinning the input shaft of an open diff WILL turn both output shafts in the same direction as long as both output shafts are at nearly the same load...tis the basic premise of a differential. Google ring and pinion.

I told you, but you just don't listen (fu)

 

[TinmanMS6]

I actually posted here long before you replied to my IM.

...and you're still a toolbag.

 

[Velocifero]

I left an upperdecker in Andrews toilet last time I was there.

 

[TinmanMS6]

Thank you. That makes me feel better about the turd I left in his pillowcase.

 

[Shadow102]

Because the temp gauge goes aaaaalll the way up and when I turn on the heat it go very much hot.

you do realize miata temp sensors go bad alot? And of course it got very hot you are turning on the heat in 90 degree weather lol.

 

[TinmanMS6]

you do realize miata temp sensors go bad alot? And of course it got very hot you are turning on the heat in 90 degree weather lol.

If the temp sensor were bad, would it take a mile or two to go up?

 

[Shadow102]

If the temp sensor were bad, would it take a mile or two to go up?

it could...the temp sensor could be providing the reading at operating temp...have you gotten the car to puke coolant yet?

 

[TinmanMS6]

No, nothing like that. I suppose it could be just the sensor. If it were having the problems it's telling me it was, there's a pretty good chance I'd be having some larger problems by now. I probably put 200 miles on it before I got the temp gauge working.

 

[Shadow102]

yeah i was talking to shae about it last night and she said the sensors go bad all the time she sold tons of them when she worked for mazda for 8 years. Just make sure that if you do decide to buy one that you know the connector color

 

[TinmanMS6]

yeah i was talking to shae about it last night and she said the sensors go bad all the time she sold tons of them when she worked for mazda for 8 years. Just make sure that if you do decide to buy one that you know the connector color

They won't know at NAPA/Advance/Mazda dealership which is the right one?

 

[Shadow102]

They won't know at NAPA/Advance/Mazda dealership which is the right one?

i was told there are two different kinds one i belive is a grey connector the other is green i will ask for sure tonight

 

[BigB]

so, turning the heat on in a car in the summer will make the car hot really fast?

got it!

 

[JDM-P5]

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Did you check to make sure there was coolant in side?
also check for leaks. I experienced severe temp and I too thought it was my sensor. H/E it was a leak and that caused the heat spike.

Hey B, you didn't know rolling with the heater on in the dead heat was a good thing? What planet do you live on!!?

 

[aMaff]

What planet do you live one!!?

live 1?

 

[JDM-P5]

Sorry using my touch. Typos come easily.