LOGIE Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 There is a thread covering this but I cannot find it. In short before I fit my A02B diff how can I tell that it actually is a LSD? I know there are no exterior markings etc but there is a way of telling by rotating the prop yoke then the driveshaft flanges should rotate in......(Whatever direction?) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 The only way to be 100% sure is to physically check the internals. As Im sure you're going to change the diff oil before you fit it (best practice and all that) just shine a light in the drain plug hole and look at the diff, should look like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Thanks Swampy, I thought there was a way of checking by rotating the prop yoke but I must be wrong. Yep I'll be changing oil and even got new drain and filler plug gaskets/seals (just little rings) Im not sure how much I'll see by looking in that small hole though. Do you have a pics of a NON lsd? Might make it easier to compare. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) You'll certainly be able to see the centre of the dif and discern whether its open or not, Ive used that method myself. Side by side Edited December 22, 2013 by Swampy442 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Ideal Mate. I'd Better dig out a good LED torch. Thanks Swampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 It also says on the plate in the engine bay what diff you have, chassis number, what number the car is ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Im guessing he's bought it off another car to fit to his, so the VIN plate won't be to hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Im guessing he's bought it off another car to fit to his, so the VIN plate won't be to hand. Ahhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Im guessing he's bought it off another car to fit to his, so the VIN plate won't be to hand. Correct. Just done an NA-TT so removing A01B diff and fitting A02B. Thanks though Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 What gearbox are you currently running dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 What gearbox are you currently running dude? TT autobox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ah been thinking about this so an NA-TT requires a A01B diff change to A02B ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ah been thinking about this so an NA-TT requires a A01B diff change to A02B ? James, as you have the facelift SZ-R, you will have a V161 mated to a A02B diff already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 James, as you have the facelift SZ-R, you will have a V161 mated to a A02B diff already unfortunately not im on a w58 and a01a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 unfortunately not im on a w58 and a01a Ahhh sorry I had always assumed that you were rocking a V161 James. my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 unfortunately not im on a w58 and a01a In that case you'd be better off with a A02A (open diff) or a A02B (LSD) you can still use your A01A. If your staying with the W58 and fitting a 02 diff I think youll need to change the yoke from your 01A onto the 02(A/B). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Still saveing up for bits forgeing the tt lump seeing as ive striped it all down new pumps and berings Make it strong as i can then probably blow up my gearbox soon as it goes in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Still saveing up for bits forgeing the tt lump seeing as ive striped it all down new pumps and berings Make it strong as i can then probably blow up my gearbox soon as it goes in Buy the R154 box in the classifieds. Should be good good for at least 500bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_cbr Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 hopeing to win lottery and buy a brand new getrag lol or just sit back and keep saving for even longer and buy a cheep one on hear and get it rebuilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 well even when peering through the filler and drain plugs there is no way of telling. Sod it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 unfortunately not im on a w58 and a01a To mate the A02A or A02B to a W58 box, you need to change the prop flange as they are not a straight swap. You could fit an A01B 4.083:1 LSD (same ratio as your open A01A) as a straight swap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) To mate the A02A or A02B to a W58 box, you need to change the prop flange as they are not a straight swap. You could fit an A01B 4.083:1 LSD (same ratio as your open A01A) as a straight swap though. Im auto mate. I have the correct prop flanges and donuts etc. Everything is sorted I was just wondering if there was a way of telling a lsd from an open diff without opening it up. I removed a A01B diff to fit a A02B EDIT apologies James you weren't talking to me I see. Edited January 11, 2014 by LOGIE (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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