Did the tow truck driver eff-up my transfer case????
Am I the only one that is wondering how the car could even move? There is no way the rear wheels would spin easily with the front wheels strapped down. It would either drag the rear wheels and they wouldn't move at all, or the diff would instantly explode. How would it spin at all??
That sticker from LancerShop is a great idea.
Josh
dude, do you believe me now bro?? when you called me, i stated everything that everyone has stated... and also while we discussed this on the phone, I contacted the dealership that i am sponsored by to verify what I told you about. I guess you just needed more info than what I have told you. GL on the tcase, hit me up if you need more advise i guess...
The function of a "Limited Slip Differential" (LSD) is not to prevent wheels from spinning at different speeds but to provide a certain amount of resistance against wheel spinning at different speeds through the use of clutch packs such as in the rear end and using clutch packs and hydraulic pressure source such as the ACD pump setup in our cars. The rear wheels will rotate if the fronts are locked down however only at the expense of the clutch discs in a situation like this. The diff would only "explode" if it was welded together.
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dude, do you believe me now bro?? when you called me, i stated everything that everyone has stated... and also while we discussed this on the phone, I contacted the dealership that i am sponsored by to verify what I told you about. I guess you just needed more info than what I have told you. GL on the tcase, hit me up if you need more advise i guess...
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So, I got my car back on Tuesday and it drives alright. I do not hear the "death whine" or anything but I still dropped it off to the dealership anyway. It will be inspected tomorrow I hope so I can figure out what I need to do. My insurance company said that they are going to pay for the replacement and go after the tow-truck company. Hope all goes well.
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So, I took the EVO to the dealership and the transfer case needs to be replaced. However, my insurance company, who told me from the beginning tha they would cover it and then go after the tow truck company, has decided to not pay for it. I have no idea what to do now. I am going to attept to file a claim through the tow truck company. I hope that will work.
Wow that sucks. I guess the insurance company saw the price and labor for getting it replaced. I would go after the insurance company first since they said they would take care of it and let them go after the tow compay. That will garantee it will be replaced. Either way someone has to pay, the tow company your insurance sent ****ed it up!!
