Was the posi working fine before you added the synthetic?
I would guess that the synthetic is not working well with the clutches. Maybe it's "too" slippery, and not letting the clutches grab?
I've never run synthetic in an 8.8 that I can recall, so this is just a guess.
As far as cleaning the synthetic off the clutches, I suppose you could remove the clutches and soak them in some solvent, and then soak them in regular gear oil before re-installing. I couldn't gurantee that wouldn't damage them, but I think they would be fine.
Jeff
I would guess that the synthetic is not working well with the clutches. Maybe it's "too" slippery, and not letting the clutches grab?
I've never run synthetic in an 8.8 that I can recall, so this is just a guess.
As far as cleaning the synthetic off the clutches, I suppose you could remove the clutches and soak them in some solvent, and then soak them in regular gear oil before re-installing. I couldn't gurantee that wouldn't damage them, but I think they would be fine.
Jeff
Did you put Ford Friction Modifier in it?
Cant remember if this is slippery enhancing or makes the clutches stick.
If it worked before, call Amsoil.
Mine work with plain old dino oil and friction modifier.
I've seen magazine articles on synthetic in rears though, so it probably can be made to work.
Cant remember if this is slippery enhancing or makes the clutches stick.
If it worked before, call Amsoil.
Mine work with plain old dino oil and friction modifier.
I've seen magazine articles on synthetic in rears though, so it probably can be made to work.
John, as much as it hurts to dump fresh synthetic gear oil, it'd be what I'd do.
If you have a car with an open diff, you might be able to put the old stuff in there so it's not a total waste.
You might want to see if anyone has other thoughts on how to deal with the existing fluid/mixture too. I cant think of any other solutions.
Good luck.
If you have a car with an open diff, you might be able to put the old stuff in there so it's not a total waste.
You might want to see if anyone has other thoughts on how to deal with the existing fluid/mixture too. I cant think of any other solutions.
Good luck.
SMOKEDYA said:
Another thing to consider is ford now sells an upgraded set of clutches for the trac lok. Says its from the 03/04 cobras and holds more torque, that being said its also worth alot more money.
And as for resetting the shims for patter on the gears it is not necassary. You do not even touch the pinion and as long as you make sure you put the carrier shims back where they came from you will be alrite. Definately a job that can be in done in the driveway in an afternoon. Good Luck.