Lee Zook

I have come across a 968 Transaxle where the current owner cannot tell me much about it. I took some pictures of it. Is there specific physical appearances I can look for to determine the difference between the open and locking differentials? Also, what are these going for?
Thanks,
Lee

Van

Nope - you actually have to turn one output flange and see if the other one spins in the same or opposite direction (same=LSD; opposite=open).

GTgears

Between the type number and the serial number on the rib on the bottom there will be stamped a "12" if it has an LSD. The 968 used two different M220 option differentials. One was a proper clutch type LSD and the other was a torsen gleason design torque biasing differential. They are both nice units.

Lee Zook

I did not see that number. I saw in other postinge that it is on the bottom. I did not turn it upside down to look at the bottom. Anyone with recent purchase experience on a 968 transaxle that can provide a cost history? It has the clutch housing and transfer tube as well.
Thanks

67King

Not true, unless it is a 92. The 93-95 had torque biasing diffs, which will spin the opposite direction. One would have to check the serial numbers.

Van

OK, I did not know that.

333pg333

Unless I had a 968 I wouldn't convert to the 6 speed 'box. I'd spend money elsewhere.

Dimi 944

2nd.

968gene

On the 968 trans you can pull the stub axles, remove the side cover, and pull out the differential to inspect it. Not so on the 944 5sp.

67King

That's kind of a lot of trouble to go through when the code is right there on the top, don't you think? If in the car, I'd just check the option codes (assume this one is out since he is looking to sell it).

That said, that is nice. Gotta made a rebuild or changing to an LSD a lot easier.

Lee Zook

I am not particularly looking at swapping transaxles, just trying to help a friend with very little knowledge on what they have. I did get the stamped serial number from the bottom of the transaxle. It is stamped:

G4401
003509

I also put it into neutral and turned the out put flange on one side and the opposite moved in the same direction. I was surprised on the amount of effort it took to turn the flange. Initially, I thought it was still in gear. I was expecting it to turn easily.

Anyway, this person has the 2 piece bell housing and torque tube and is wanting to sell it.

Thanks,
Lee

Dimi 944

Based on what you are describing the transmission appears to have a LSD in it.
Now to further determine its operational state, you can lock in place on side and use a torque wrench to see how much torque is required to make the other side rotate. This will give you ball park idea of the break away torque.

JimV8

If you go with the 6 spd make sure you get the mount, the shift linkage and important, the half shafts. they are unequal lengths.