924Board.org

frozen-solid1 · Joined: 04 Nov 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Portland, Oregon

Haven't posted in a long time, but I have a question about the Trans axle in my 1980 931, per the application page here its a G31/02 which was used in the 80 US, Euro, 931 as well as the Carrera GT.
Is this a LSD type diff. ?

Have noticed with the rear lifted with both wheels clear of the ground, you can spin one wheel and the other doesn't spin at all in either direction. A little puzzled and would like more info on this type of diff.

Thanks

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

The LSD was an option available when the car was ordered.
_________________
Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

frozen-solid1 · Joined: 04 Nov 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Portland, Oregon

How can you tell if its an LSD diff. ?? Don't have any info on what options the car came with, can't find any option codes anywhere on the car.
_________________
As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.

fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Check in the trunk under the carpet, there should be an option sticker there, checking with Porsche on the VIN can yield some results as well. Finally, if you have the transaxle out, there is a code stamped on the top that can be used to find out what it should have in it.

the LSD's used on these cars typically can be found by the usual method of jacking up both wheels, putting it in neutral and trying to spin one wheel. If the other wheel spins in the same direction then you have an LSD, if it spins in the opposite direction then you have an open diff (or a torsen, but that wasn't an option on these cars from the factory).

Since the gearbox in your car is 915 based, the 930 limited slip is what was used from the factory and can be swapped in, if so desired. Or you can get parts from Porsche to refresh/alter the stock one.
_________________
Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)

frozen-solid1 · Joined: 04 Nov 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Portland, Oregon

Thanks Stefan,
I have looked in all the usual places for the option codes on this car and can't find them. I know it should have the LSD in it, thats why I jacked it up to spin the wheels. But was surprised when only one wheel turns. Doesn't matter what side I turn, left or right, the other side doesn't turn. Have never had the car running so can't put power to the trans to see how it reacts to power from the drive train.
_________________
As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11724 Location: PacNW

G31 LSD will have a /12 stamping at the end of the part number, I think on the bottom of the unit.
_________________
Toofah King Bad

WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

frozen-solid1 · Joined: 04 Nov 2010 Posts: 17 Location: Portland, Oregon

Rasta,
I have your Shaggy's twin, I got this 3 years ago as a Father/Son project that never got off the ground. Couldn't get the fuel injection system figured out. Its now for sale. Its on Portland's Craigslist. Hoping someone will buy it and complete its restoration.
_________________
As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.