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Hi all

Just puting in a 02J box code FBK, it's still attached to the engine, when I turned one drive cup the other drive cup turned in the SAME direction not opposite like I expected it to, I did some research and read that some MK4 box's had factory LSD as an option,

according to a Ford site if the drive cups spin the same way then a LSD is inside,

http://www.auto-tat.co.uk/Escort%20Upgrades/Chapters/Transmission/Transmission%20Index.htm

does anyone know if this is true, could I have landed a LSD gearbox

Steve

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Hi all

Just puting in a 02J box code FBK, it's still attached to the engine, when I turned one drive cup the other drive cup turned in the SAME direction not opposite like I expected it to, I did some research and read that some MK4 box's had factory LSD as an option,

according to a Ford site if the drive cups spin the same way then a LSD is inside,

http://www.auto-tat.co.uk/Escort%20Upgrades/Chapters/Transmission/Transmission%20Index.htm

does anyone know if this is true, could I have landed a LSD gearbox

Steve

 

you've got a v5 gearbox - it's also unlikely that you've got an led - turn the flywheel, if they both turn together, then it's a lsd

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you've got a v5 gearbox - it's also unlikely that you've got an led - turn the flywheel, if they both turn together, then it's a lsd

I'd have thought turning the flywheel would cause the wheels to rotate regardles of what type of diff is in there

edit, I think I know what you mean,

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Hold the input shaft stationary whilst you turn the drive cup (ie replicate the same set up as if the gearbox was in the car with the engine off) and repeat your test

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Hold the input shaft stationary whilst you turn the drive cup (ie replicate the same set up as if the gearbox was in the car with the engine off) and repeat your test

 

I never separated the box and engine, we were putting in a 24v engine/gearbox combo which I got off a fellow forum member, I just remembered turning the drive cup and seeing the other cup go in the same direction, I didn't pay too much attention as we were having a nightmare with the mounts, I'm going there tonight, so if I get a chance I'll jack it up and have another look

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I have a box from a mk6 golf on mine and thought the same as the drive cups turned the same way.

 

But when I fitted it and had the driveshafts on I noticed they turned opposite ways when turned, was gutted.

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