3.0 CSi LSD
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Bill Riblett
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Identifying limited slip differentials
On the side of the differential case, in front of the output flange, there will be some hand-stamped numbers, like 11 39, which are the numbers of teeth on the ring and pinion. For limited slip diffs, there is a letter "S" (for Sperrdifferential). These are often very difficult to see. they are less than 1/2" tall and weren't stamped very deep, so are usually obscured by paint or rust.
Sorry, but I can't remember which side they are on!
If the diff has been swapped from a later model car, i.e. an E12, they may have a larger "S" painted on in white paint.
None of the numbers or letters cast into the diff case are useful for identification.
On the side of the differential case, in front of the output flange, there will be some hand-stamped numbers, like 11 39, which are the numbers of teeth on the ring and pinion. For limited slip diffs, there is a letter "S" (for Sperrdifferential). These are often very difficult to see. they are less than 1/2" tall and weren't stamped very deep, so are usually obscured by paint or rust.
Sorry, but I can't remember which side they are on!
If the diff has been swapped from a later model car, i.e. an E12, they may have a larger "S" painted on in white paint.
None of the numbers or letters cast into the diff case are useful for identification.
also if you jack it up and spin one wheel the other should rotate in the same direction?
Hi Sprint,
where abouts are you? If its a csi I would say a good chance she has a LSD. I have a spare one out of a breaker that is 3.25. Condition unknown.
Rohan
where abouts are you? If its a csi I would say a good chance she has a LSD. I have a spare one out of a breaker that is 3.25. Condition unknown.
Rohan