DiffLock/Torsen Question was - Re: Re: override 15mph diff-lock-off?

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> Please tell me it's true!!! that my tyres will be
> knackered before I stuff my rear diff!?

Sounds from what follows as if it's knackered already.

> I still haven't gotten down to look at my S2 ... but
> the rear diff has stuffed a seal and pissed oil
> everywhere...

> So is it true if I just replace the gasket and fill er
> up with new synthetic diff oil then hopefully the
> nasty noise should go away and the rear diff may
> unlock?

Get the back end on axle stands, get someone to wiggle a rear wheel
about, and pull the actuator out by hand.

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