RE: Audi Locking Differentials

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

I've never seen an Audi of this vintage with limited slip diff. My
Haynes manual has the procedure for all manual transmissions used on
5Ks, but doesn't mention any limited slip devices either. Maybe the
"clutch-like" device is the speedometer sender?

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Frederic Breitwieser [SMTP:frederic.breitwieser@mcione.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 29, 1997 6:42 PM
> To:	homebrew-autos@bolis.com; quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject:	Audi Locking Differentials
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> After taking my transaxle entirely apart, one of the wire pairs going
> into
> the front section of the transaxle housing go to a set of "clutch like
> devices" in the Differential area.
> 
> I might have an electronic limited-slip device after all.
> 
> Anyone possibly confirm/deny this?  FWD (not AWD) Audi 5000 :)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> 
> Frederic Breitwieser
> Homebrew Automotive Mailing List
> Bridgeport, CT 06606
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> 1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> 2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>
> 
> Seeking info on: Audi 5k Locking Diffs, Audi 5k trans bolt pattern,
> and
> 17x11" rims.
> 
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