Posted by Eugene on December 27, 1999 at 19:44:23:
In Reply to: How to identify an E-12 limited slip differential? posted by dahveed on December 27, 1999 at 18:36:37:
: Hi all,
: My brother drives a '80 528i, with a 5-speed, sunroof, faded ascotgrau paint, power windows, power locks, etc. The previous owner claimed that it came with a Limited slip differential. When throttling through turns, the inside tire always looses traction. I'm convinced that it's either not LSD-equipped, or the clutches are burnt-out.
: I currently have the car suspended in the air, and am looking at the numbers on the driver side of this side-loading differential.
: The numbers are as follows:
: 73 or 33 11 1200 | B
: | 78 02 24
: "181" |
: |
: "818" |
: Please contact me privately via email if you have any idea whether I have a "slipper" differential or not.
: TIA,
: Dave
: dsavell@hotmail.com
: 68 1600-2
Dave,I believe the limited slip differentials have a big S stamped on the
housing.Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.
Eugene