question about diff
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pmansson
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Basic question
I suggest you search on the forum.
This question has been raised 100+ times.
PM
I suggest you search on the forum.
This question has been raised 100+ times.
PM
x_atlas0
Well-Known Member
While PM is correct, here's the gist of it:
1. when vehicle is on a lift, spin the driveshaft and watch the wheels. The two rear wheels will behave differently depending on if you have an open or LSD.
2. There is a stamped "S" next to the ratio tag, (located on the bottom edge on the right side looking at the car from the back to front) and a white, painted "S" located on the top of the diff.
1. when vehicle is on a lift, spin the driveshaft and watch the wheels. The two rear wheels will behave differently depending on if you have an open or LSD.
2. There is a stamped "S" next to the ratio tag, (located on the bottom edge on the right side looking at the car from the back to front) and a white, painted "S" located on the top of the diff.
D-jetronic
Well-Known Member
As mentioned, this question has already been raised.
The "S" on the diff case is an indication, but paint may have gone with the years.
I experienced a lim. diff. with no "S".
The good solution is on the blue BMW binders. BMW has a tool you may make ( made of several rollers side by side) .
You put one rear wheel of your car on it, and put 1st gear.
If the car goes off the tool, you have a lim.diff.
The "S" on the diff case is an indication, but paint may have gone with the years.
I experienced a lim. diff. with no "S".
The good solution is on the blue BMW binders. BMW has a tool you may make ( made of several rollers side by side) .
You put one rear wheel of your car on it, and put 1st gear.
If the car goes off the tool, you have a lim.diff.