Question about the MK3 LSD, what type of torsen is it?
Is it the parallel gear type?
Or the cross helical type?
Question about the MK3 LSD, what type of torsen is it?
Is it the parallel gear type?
Or the cross helical type?
Parallel i think from what you can see through the holes in the side of the diff.
Definately parallel.
Thanks Paul & OlberJ
Picking up on this old but very useful thread - I have possibly got hold of a MK3 gearbox,which has the Torsen diff. How easy are these to fit into a Rev 5 '98 n/a box. I have used the search search button but can't find anything. Is there is a guide or 'how to' in the TB vaults I would appreciate a pointer to it if there is.
I shall be doing the 5th gear mod at the same time, so can use any shortcuts/time that happen as a result.savings.
“Where I'm going is not nearly as important as what I'm driving to get there.” ― Jay Leno
John as far as i know i'm the only one who routinely fits these and has done any level of documentation, but i don't think i've ever done an exact "how to" guide.
One thing's for sure, they are a pretty specialist job to fit, i have one to do later this week and i will take step by step pics of everything and do a guide covering the whole aspect of it. It will be the weekend before i can put that together though mate.
Do you have to set preload and mess about with crush washers and things Paul? That was what put me off doing the diff in my last car (quaife ATB into a Ford English axle), I sent that out to be done.
No there's no need to mess with that, technically speaking yes the preload should always be adjusted, but i have found as long as you use the original bearings the preload remains exactly the same. The Mk3 diff is exactly the same length shoulder to shoulder as the open Mk2 diff, so nothing changes when you swap the diffs over.
The job does however require specialist tools, i made mine because there was no solution that i could buy new, Toyota wouldn't sell me the SST either.
I'm finding more people these days are sending me gearboxes to operate on because of the pitfalls involved, it's far from easy!
Keeping up the TB spirit! I salute you sir!Originally Posted by Paul Woods
:thumbsup:Thanks Paul, I knew you'd set the record straight. It's not so much a case of being a noob, I just don't have the facilities to do this, I need some space and cutting /welding equipment to make the tools. I'd love to have a go but needing the right tools may just throw me. So I have 3 options:
1] Wait for Paul's diff conversion guide and have a go.
2] Just do the 5th Gear extension, myself.
3] Ship the MK3 gearbox and replacement gearbox to Woodsport to get the job done along with the 5th.
Let's check the guide first and I'll decide later, that way I may be able to remove the diff and save some pennies on shipping.
Like Hmmm said, Good on you Paul, I could easily have cocked this up big time if I didn't have your advice. Thanks Buddy.
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