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Re: How can I tell if I have an LSD? (archive)
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Posted by Barry on April 09, 2000 at 15:01:51:

In Reply to: How can I tell if I have an LSD? posted by Jack on April 09, 2000 at 14:55:22:

: Don't say the obvious: that if I see pink elephants and the walls are moving then I am on LSD. There is some test that involves jacking up the rear of the car
: and spinning one wheel, but I don't understand the specifics. Can someone explain please. Is there any way to tell what the differential is, if it is there? (2.75,
: 3.25, whatever...)

: Muchas gracias.
: Jack Wasylyk
: 1987 325 (Eta)

Jack up the car, spin one wheel if the other spins in the same direction you have an LSD. Also look at the diff tag, if there's an S in front of the ratio then it's an LSD. If there's a STAMPED "S" on the bottom of the diff, then it's an LSD. You should have a 2.93 OPEN diff considering your car is a base 325. I'd be really surprised if it was ordered with an LSD.

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