For Sale: 3.9 Open Diff

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:49 pm

Nah.. just a black grimey one which Im replacing with another black grimey one. Incidentally the diff going into the car is also oily inside... so I certainly hope this is OK.

Post by **Alspos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 3:58 pm

Maybe Wantsom will know. If he knows how to put it in he should know what should be in it. Give him two glasses of water and he may even tell you.

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:01 pm

He always seems to be covered in oily grime so he should have some idea.

I doubt he would part his wisdom with me though.. understandably there are some secrets which shouldn't be let out of the bag.

Post by **Alspos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:06 pm

Are you just going to take his word for it then? What if Wantsom is not correct (just playing devils advocate here) You might want to get a second opinion. Ask a woman, they seem to know everything?

dirty sanchez · Post by **dirty sanchez** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:06 pm

And now.... a serious question:
If you've got an LSD diff and a 3.9 open centre, can you swap the gears to get a 3.9 LSD?

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:08 pm

Serious answer: I have absolutely no idea.

Post by **Alspos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:15 pm

I would say yes. Looking at the manual, the differential case assembly bolts to the crownwheel. Swap it out and bolt in the LSD one. Obviously double check before buying things on my say so.
Do you know whether the inside should be oily or not?
Cookie, does it affect performance if you paint the diff another colour?

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 4:24 pm

remove the oil, its heavy

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:51 pm

Can't argue with that. Begone filthy oil!

Post by **Alspos** » Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:55 pm

Cam sounds credible to me. And his logic seems pretty sound. You got any other oil in the car Cookie. Could be a lot of unnecessary weight you're carting around.

WANTSOM · Post by **WANTSOM** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:39 am

Nup, I just found out I'm busy this weekend. Come to think of it, I'm always busy :roll:

BTW - its not grime on me, its camouflage. Gotsom never finds me when I'm under the car. Ahhh the serenity!!!!!

Just re read the post, 2 glasses of water you say, OK - I'm back in.

Post by **Alspos** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 12:56 pm

By the way, what model Starion will it fit?
What model is it from?

decoy · Post by **decoy** » Thu Apr 01, 2004 1:37 pm

argh reading all that gave me a headache

so its from a JD where someone decided not to tick the LSD box? what a waste :( i wonder how much that tick cost back then.

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 11:46 pm

My JB has a 3.9 open diff, and appears to be factory. The 3.9 has its uppoints, e.g. you can take off in 2nd very easily without stalling, acceleration is increased of course, according to my car you lose 30KPH top speed, unless you have a DASH motor.

Cookiemonster · Post by **Cookiemonster** » Fri Apr 09, 2004 11:50 pm

SpidersWeb wrote:according to my car you lose 30KPH top speed, unless you have a DASH motor.

Why would a DASH motor make any difference?

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For Sale: 3.9 Open Diff

what.... the diff is dirty

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