I've been lurking and reading for quite some time, but finally made an account to ask about rebuilding a 1st Gen LS differential.
I'm not actually the proud owner of an LS, though I really do like the cars. I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ that I'm trying to make suck a lot less by removing the "single tire fire" feature. If, while I'm at it, I can get the 3.31 gears in (by convincing a bothersome computer nanny that the new speeds it sees are okay) that would be a huge improvement over the 2.87 that is in it now. I think I have the computer stuff under control, but I need help sourcing parts for rebuilding the $125 Junkyard 2001 (or so) differential, pumpkin, axle carrier, and any other names it goes by.
Ford/Jag should be ashamed of themselves to put an open dif and 2.87s in such a great car. I hope to rectify that and make it the car it should have been from the factory.
All help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Oilstain
I'm not actually the proud owner of an LS, though I really do like the cars. I have a 2006 Jaguar XJ that I'm trying to make suck a lot less by removing the "single tire fire" feature. If, while I'm at it, I can get the 3.31 gears in (by convincing a bothersome computer nanny that the new speeds it sees are okay) that would be a huge improvement over the 2.87 that is in it now. I think I have the computer stuff under control, but I need help sourcing parts for rebuilding the $125 Junkyard 2001 (or so) differential, pumpkin, axle carrier, and any other names it goes by.
Ford/Jag should be ashamed of themselves to put an open dif and 2.87s in such a great car. I hope to rectify that and make it the car it should have been from the factory.
All help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Oilstain