quaife - Honda Prelude Forum

corruptdvtec · 10-20-2001, 11:15 AM

hey everyone whas up...about a month ago i order a quaife, and finally putting it in, but my mechanic finished it up last nite, and took it for a test drive, and noticed that there was some squealing, not realizing that there is gonna be when starting off...i was just wondering if anyone has a quaife in there car, and can let me know about how much..if any squealing at all comes out of the car, and what it really does sound like, cause he took everything apart to make sure he didnt mess something up, please help me out....i havent driven my car since 10/10...

...there was a problem with my countershaft, and final drive gear...i tore those aprt while racing, so the car was off the road in his shop, waiting for the countershaft to come off of national back-order...any help is much appreciated...thanks guys
-nick

71dsp · 10-20-2001, 03:54 PM

No, it should sound like stock. Did he set the preload on the counter shaft and diff bearings correctly?

corruptdvtec · 10-20-2001, 05:33 PM

honestly i have no idea...and i cant ask him til monday...he told me i was gettin the car back today...but he closed, and ddint call and tell me that i wasnt get the car back...what is the preload supposed to be set at...thanks a lot
nick

71dsp · 10-20-2001, 06:11 PM

Oh gezz, did he do this without a Helm's manual? Has he done one before? Do yourself a favor; buy a Helm's manual and take it to him. If he doesn't know the specs on the clearances and preloads, I can just about assure you that it's out of spec.

corruptdvtec · 10-20-2001, 07:35 PM

i doubt he has a helms for my car....he works on all exotics like porsches...ferrari..lotus...lamborghni...and whatnot....im gonna pick one up tomorrow, and drop it off to him on monday...he told me he can do it no problem....im gettin sick and tired...if its not one thing its another with this car....im gettin sick and tired of it, im almost at the point i am willing to sell it...

93si4ws · 10-20-2001, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by corruptdvtec
if its not one thing its another with this car

exactly what i was saying today while working on mine. but i still got love for my car.

71dsp · 10-20-2001, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by corruptdvtec
i doubt he has a helms for my car....he works on all exotics like porsches...ferrari..lotus...lamborghni...and whatnot....im gonna pick one up tomorrow, and drop it off to him on monday...he told me he can do it no problem....im gettin sick and tired...if its not one thing its another with this car....im gettin sick and tired of it, im almost at the point i am willing to sell it...

It's not your car's fault. If anything it's yours or your installer's. You should ALWAYS have a manual when working on any car. Since he works on exotics, he should know that. Not all cars are made the same, and have the same specs.