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Old 30 November 2004, 05:36 PM
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Default specialist help required Sti 5 type R rear diff

I am having trouble with the rear diff on my Sti Type R - it appears that will not free up and is always partially locked.

can anyone recommend a specialist to investigate the problem
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thanks spoke to David at API - his wealth of knowledge with these cars was very apparent - I got a very concise answer to the "problem".
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Old 05 December 2004, 02:30 PM
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Let me guess...

rear diff = LIMITED SLIP diff
DCCD = driver controlled CENTRE diff

The rear one isn't supposed to be open... if it is, it's knackered




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