--- Phil Roettjer <proettjer@charter.net> wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Roettjer [mailto:proettjer@charter.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 11:10 PM
> To: 'vintage-race@autox.team.net'
> Subject: RE: diff lube question
>
> I use Red Line with the Quaife LS MGA diff that I run in my Lotus 6. I
> have not had a problem with it and all seems to work OK. The regular Red
> Line 75W90 Gear Oil has the limited slip additive and they also produce
> a 75W90 Non-slip Oil for regular diffs. You just don't want to use the
> oil with the slip additive in your trani since the synchros will not be
> as effective. I am not pushing Red Line, nor do I own any of their
> stock. I have just had good luck with their products.
>
> Phil Roettjer
> Lotus 6
> Lotus 7 S1
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jack W. Drews
> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2002 4:16 PM
> To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
> Subject: diff lube question
>
> I have a very specific question regarding experience that others may
> have
> had with diff lube.
>
> I run a Quaiffe, which is a Torsen type limited slip. I am considering
> changing my diff lube from a synthetic of another brand to Red Line. Has
>
> anyone else with a Quaiffe run Red Line? If so, have you noticed any
> deterioration in performance (not that it's anything to brag about
> anyway)?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> .
>
> uncle jack
>
It is my impression that the limited slip additive is only needed for the
clutch type units. Since the Quaife unit is all gear based the limited
slip additive should not be necessary. I am not a mechanic but I do run
Quaife limited slips. One it was first installed the mechanic said to use
any type of gear oil with it. I wasn't sure about this so I did ask
several other mechanics and racers using various limited slip diffs. I
have been using Swepco by recommendation of Dan Radowicz of Rapid Motions
but think that Redline would be an excellent choice for lube as well.
Hope it helps!
Royce
'66 Lotus Cortina Mk1 vintage racer
Sacramento, CA USA
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