Fitting a mk2 diff to a mk1

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Fitting a mk2 diff to a mk1 Sept 30, 2017 19:16:52 GMT via mobile

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Post by BikeTuna on Sept 30, 2017 19:16:52 GMT

When I broke my mk2 I kept the Ashcott torsen diff, thinking it would be better than whatever lsd the mk1 is coming with... Will it just slot in or do I also need the mk2 driveshafts too?

Or could I put the internals of the torsen into the mk1 housing and use the mk1 driveshafts? I know I have to open mine as it needs a new gasket.

What's the best route?

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atlex Global Moderator Excess 4x100 Detected. Posts: 4,878	Fitting a mk2 diff to a mk1 Sept 30, 2017 23:58:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by atlex on Sept 30, 2017 23:58:48 GMT you'll need the 3 mk2 driveshafts defo. you don't want to try swap the internals :-)
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atlex Global Moderator Excess 4x100 Detected. Posts: 4,878	Fitting a mk2 diff to a mk1 Sept 30, 2017 23:59:13 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by atlex on Sept 30, 2017 23:59:13 GMT don't forget to get the correct crown nuts too for the side shafts - your mk1 ones will be too small - you need 32mm ones.
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