Transmission & drivetrain

Torque bind on tight turns

Hopping, shuddering or binding in tight, slow turns means the front and rear axles are being forced to turn at different speeds. On the manual car the viscous coupling in the center differential locks when tyres are mismatched or when the coupling itself has worn, and a rear limited-slip differential full of black fluid can add to it.

Frequency basis: Most BP torque-bind threads are automatics, where the transfer clutch is the usual culprit. On the 5MT the viscous center coupling fails less often, and the reports that exist usually trace to mismatched tyres or a worn rear differential. Rated occasional for this car.