I'll let you know Squeaky. Thanks. Maybe it's not knackered after all.

 

Thats sucks Scott

 

According to the service manual it should:

Torsen Type Limited Slip Differential(LSD) Operational Check

The Torsen type limited slip differential (LSD) distributes optimum power between the two driving axles according to the difference in torque demanded by the driving wheels. Under no circumstances should the engine be started with either wheel raised off the ground, such as using an on-car-wheel balance or when transporting the vehicle in the event of accident.

1. Set the parking brake, and block the rear wheels.

2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

3. With the engine off, shift the transmission into 1st gear, and release the parking brake.

4. Rotate either rear wheel by hand, and check that the other wheel rotates in the opposite direction. Check both wheels.

5. lf the opposite rear wheel does not rotate, or if you cannot spin the rear wheels at all, the limited slip differential is faulty and should be replaced.


Chris.

 

That's with it in gear, I was thinking in neutral.

You can get some slightly weird shit by holding one back wheel & rotating the prop, IIRC...

 

Ahhh, I forgot about the "in gear" bit. I got the info from the service manual, but it was a while ago that I read it, and I obviously forgot that important bit of info. Maybe all is well then. Aside from the big feck-off scrape on the bumper, of course.

 

That is annoying.

What's NFR like to touch-in?

 

Not too bad, TBH. I've already got some perfectly matching touch-up paint, and blending really wasn't necessary last time I used it. It's all pretty badly scuffed though, rather than just one simple chip or scratch to fill in. I'll need to give it a wash before I can assess how bad it really is. Cheaper to fix than a new diff though.