Differential Identification

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:38 pm

Hi i have an unknown lsd i have removed from my 320i. I am looking to sell but would like to identify what it is before advertising. Help on how to do this would be much appreciated. Thanks

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Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:47 pm

There should be a small rectangular metal tab on the rear, which will tell you whether or not it's definitely an LSD (denoted by an 'S') and the ratio

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 5:59 pm

Ah ok i will check. I have split the diff and do know it is a slipper but just wanted to know the ratio. If That aint there? Also casement size?

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:02 pm

The tag is next to the speed sensor in your pic

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:28 pm

yea thanks 3,64 needed a bit of cleaning

What about case size? Thanks

Apologies if this is really obvious.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:31 pm

Ok i guess its medium case as the only small case ones are open.

I am selling due to replacing it with a welder. What is that worth?

Thanks

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:39 pm

laurencecarter wrote: I am selling due to replacing it with a welder.

Here we go again!!

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:42 pm

Your replacing an LSD with a welded one.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:46 pm

Is this a commonly frowned upon situation within you and your online friends?

My concern was rather than to ruin a perfectly working lsd that someone could make use of, i swapped it for a welded open diff to suit my requirements.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:50 pm

laurencecarter wrote:Is this a commonly frowned upon situation within you and your online friends?

Certainly frowned upon by insurance companies and VOSA engineers that may be inspecting your car.
Not applicable, of course, if you are making a track only car.

Post Fri Jan 25, 2013 6:57 pm

OK thankyou for your comments.

My concerns are more of whether it is of a ratio of value to anyone on here. If not it can be kept as spare.