Ok guys i finally got a problem help
 

I got the lsd out of the rx7 pumpkin and my open 96 diff out as well. And i tried to insert the halshaft to see if it fit correctly and, much to my dismay it did not go into the rx7 diff as far as it did the 96 diff am i missing something here i thought this was gonna be a simple bolt on procedure. So wtf. Thanks in advance for the help. comeon now i realy wanna try out this diff.

Is it the dreaded stub shaft issue WTF come one guys someone has to have had htis problem before.

well just pulled of the retaining ring and it all slid right in. So do i need a new retaining ring or what.

I replied to you on .net with:

You do need the RX-7 clips and you do need to point the opening of the clip upward during insertion for it to go in easiest. It still requires a bit of force even with those things being done.

awsome. thanks

i never did a '7 diff install (almost but sold it for a kaaz) but the one tip I always heard was GET NEW RX7 CLIPS.

Anybody know where i can get the rx7 clips? i cant look them up via auto zones website. Any ideas?

Mazda only I'm sure. That is where being a Mazda Motorsports member has it's advantages. I can or them from the comfort of my computer and have them delivered to my house in a few days.

i knew i shoulda joiined mazda motorsports i never got a chance but i knew i was gonna need it someday. hmm now to find a nice person to maybe order some for me. hmm

ehh, call finishline. I'm sure Tommy can help you out. Or trussville.

I'll need the clips as well. I might as well order 4 and send them up to you when i get them.....let me check mazda motorsport for the prices...pretty sure it's part P016-27-421 if you wanna look it up locally.

Glad it at least FITS, I should have told you about the clips. You damn scared me thinking I led you to buy a LSD that wouldn't work, cause damn that would be dumb :doh:

I bought 2 Miata clips and 2 RX-7 clips from Trussville for pennies on the dollar.

:ughug: i got emm on order thanks guys 2.50 apiec and ups frieght to KY brings it to 10.50 to my door ouch but ohwell thanks agian guys you are the best :ughug:

did I have the right part number?

I dunno they are out of stock so ill get em next week around thursday maybe. but oh well yeah i was worried for a second to, but it all worked out in the end. funny how no one ever mentioned the c clips before owell live and learn thanks a milion guys and Brain thats 2 i owe ya. :)

I think you have the turbo part #.

It looks like M005-27-421 to me. 2 pages previous on the parts fiche.

Dude, yer fuckin' nutz! I've mentioned it any time I've ever jumped in to answer questions about LSDs on this forum...definitely mentioned the clips more than a couple times. Do I need to throw down a new RX-7 LSD FAQ to complement Scott's Turbo FAQ?