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Title: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: markey mark on 03 May 2008, 18:50:45
driving the car ?? its a 99 mv6 estate manual box ! carnt drive the car at min no t+t  :(
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Dazzler on 03 May 2008, 19:19:06
Only true way is to remove the rear cover off the diff and have a look i think :(
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: markey mark on 03 May 2008, 20:56:52
isnt there any codes or a tag ??? dont really want to take it to bits  :-/ carnt any body tell from reg number ?? ::)
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: albitz on 03 May 2008, 21:05:04
it is stamped on a tag if you can still read it. S=lsd    0= no lsd.
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: markey mark on 03 May 2008, 21:06:01
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it is stamped on a tag if you can still read it. S=lsd    0= no lsd.

cheers dude will have a scrabble under it tommorrow !! :y
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 May 2008, 21:06:16
You wont be able to read the tag.....the only sure fire way is t pop the back cover off.

Unless its a plod, chances are its not an LSD.
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: JezInBrum on 04 May 2008, 03:20:45
I have been wondering about this with my one. I seem to recall from many moons ago the vehicle options plate has a series of numbers stamped into it regarding such things. Not entirely sure if an lsd was an option or derivative related item. Anyone with access to the Parts computer should be able to check this
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 04 May 2008, 04:12:01
If you have a Haynes Manuel there is a section explaining the LSD codes.  
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 04 May 2008, 04:14:55
Please correct me if I am wrong.

Jacking up the car with both rear wheels off the ground and the gear box in Nuetral, then if memory serves me correct then you spin one wheel on a standard diff and the other wheel spins in the opsite direction.

Would they not spin the same direction with an LSD fitted?
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Olympia5776 on 04 May 2008, 11:32:16
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Please correct me if I am wrong.

Jacking up the car with both rear wheels off the ground and the gear box in Nuetral, then if memory serves me correct then you spin one wheel on a standard diff and the other wheel spins in the opsite direction.

Would they not spin the same direction with an LSD fitted?
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That's the way to check it.....LSD both wheels revolve the same way. :y
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: mykd2007 on 04 May 2008, 11:52:11
Hooligans method.

if you have the space...and seeming as its a manual.... hold the brakes just enough to stop it edging forward with your right toes, get the revs at about 4000 rpm, with your right foot heel, and put it in first and let the clutch up..... you should get tyre smoke from both rear arches if you have an lsd. You may also get disapproving looks from neighbours and local plod.....

Alternatively, if you have one of those boring front wheel drive cars.... citroen saxo, etc... then just leave the handbrake on!
Title: Re: HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A LSD FITTED WITHOUT
Post by: Dazzler on 04 May 2008, 12:08:07
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Please correct me if I am wrong.

Jacking up the car with both rear wheels off the ground and the gear box in Nuetral, then if memory serves me correct then you spin one wheel on a standard diff and the other wheel spins in the opsite direction.

Would they not spin the same direction with an LSD fitted?
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That's the way to check it.....LSD both wheels revolve the same way. :y
Not on the Omega one it doesn't because its clutched ;)