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(Message started by: packard on Dec 7^th, 2009, 5:47pm)

Title: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by packard on Dec 7^th, 2009, 5:47pm

Can anyone shed some light on my diff conundrum?
My 1995 auto 16v 2L estate has got a poorly diff. a company that rebuilds them tells me it is a limited slip one which is twice as much to repair as an ordinary one; the main dealer doesn't know or care. This one was from a breakers in 2002 and I don't remember the limited slip issue then. The diff is still in the car at the moment but the issue of cost is one that I have to consider before I decide to get started on the job. Thanks Gazz. Wolverhampton. ???

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Dec 7^th, 2009, 5:57pm

Wouldn't bother getting it repaired, just get another one from a breakers.

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by packard on Dec 7^th, 2009, 7:39pm

I've looked all over the web for a used one but they are as common as hen's teeth. I can get mine rebuilt for about the same price as one from a breaker if it is not limited slip and I don't want to take it out until I have a replacement... my original question was, is it likely to be a limited slip one? :)

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by tlundkvi on Dec 7^th, 2009, 7:42pm

Based on the discussions at the forum, it is very unlikely. It won'tbe impossible though. A visit to Ford will give you a list of all factory options based on the VIN.

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by Highlander on Dec 8^th, 2009, 9:34am

Well firstly I wouldnt be using that rebuild company, obviously they dont know what they are talking about! ;D

As tlundkvi says it COULD be LSD but i've never seen or heard of any Scorpio fitted with a LSD but they were available as an option.

Plus if yours was from a breaker who is to say it doesnt have a Granada diff or modified diff fitted now.

Jack the rear wheels off the ground and put it in gear, if both wheels turn the same way its LSD

I have a spare 3.91 diff (not LSD) from a 2.3 if you get stuck although you would need the backplate off your own one as this is the later one with the double mount.

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by packard on Dec 8^th, 2009, 6:24pm

Thanks for the info. i'll keep you informed. I'll get my mississ to send some dosh for the site. I'm not allowed money or sharp implements.
Gazz

Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by Highlander on Dec 9^th, 2009, 9:30am

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Title: Re: 16v 2l diff. Limited slip or not
Post by packard on Dec 31^st, 2009, 6:40pm

I've got my diff sorted :) It's been rebuilt and while they had the car they overhauled the drive shaft couplings; cleaned out checked and new grease. £200 all in. I think that's pretty good. :D

Happy new year all :P