Dc5 lsd

[Capital H]

Hi all
can't find any info on it but wondered if the dc5 oem lsd is a straight fit into the ep3?

 

[chrisdubya]

I believe so - within reason. There are a few different shim sizes - you might get lucky and the shim you have will fit, or you might have to buy a new shim (about £12). Unfortunately the only way to find out is to split the box and measure - which means the car is off the roads for a bit, or you buy a selection of shims.

You'll also need new diff oil seals, and gearbox oil.

Im doing this at the minute lol

 

[Hazz]

^ spot on.

Replace the bearing too for good measure.

 

[Capital H]

Thanks, I might look into it if I can find one, sounds like it might be easier to buy a m factory lsd

 

[Ep3chris1]

im in this position to anybody know the sizes of shim so i could buy a range?

 

[chrisdubya]

I'm trying to find this out too

 

[Ep3chris1]

Hmm so e people I've mentioned you may get away with the standard one that's already in the box, ill do more investigation.

 

[chrisdubya]

It is possible, but I've spoken to Grinspeed today and there's 30 shims so quite low chances!

 

[mtailor]

My old cosmic had a diff from a Dc5. TGM in fleet fitted it with a new clutch.
Made a huge difference.
I only paid £250 for it - and it had covered only 47000km on it. So it was still fresh!!