The 'E' Type Forum

I thought I'd posted this but can't see it!

I've just come into possession of 2 complete rear
suspension assemblies, both with 2.88 diffs, and would like to
fit one of them to my 1969 4.2 FHC.

One has an alloy, ribbed rear cover plate and a small hose in
a plastic sheathing going to each hub, which I suspect may be
for ABS (the assembly is probably ex-XJS?). It bears a rather
soiled plate saying ''Genuine Jaguar Replacement'').


The Other diff has a steel cover plate like that fitted to the
car at the moment.

I would like to fit one of these to the car to lower engine
revs. Provided that they are in a similar condition, my question is
which one should I use?

Many thanks,
John
'69 FHC
'70 OTS

Hi John....i saw this posted a few days ago but then it disapeared...sorry cant advise on which to use....but assume your fhc has a LSD.....are the others you have also LSD

In the absence of a "PL"tab (Power Lok) on the diff back cover and to be sure, if it is a limited slip diff the simple test is to turn one of the output shafts. If the other output shaft turns in the same direction you have a limited slip diff. If it turns in the opposite direction you don't.

Simon.

Thanks 288GTO and mgcjag. I'll check that they are both LSD. If they are, is the alloy finned diff any better than the other?

John
'69 FHC
'70 OTS