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Hello, im new to this forum but i dont own a capri. I own a cortina that has a capri diff, its an open type and thats all i know.

I want to put in lsd internals but i really dont know what would fit or not. I keep seeing the name Atlas ? is that a common name or is that the factory make ? Also i also keep seeing diff's that say they fit escort or capri, are they the same ?

I really just need some advice as i have no clue right now.

Thanks if any can help me.

Mike.

Sounds like you need one of these : http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-cat ... alsd1.html

Matty2148 wrote:Sounds like you need one of these : http://www.burtonpower.com/parts-by-cat ... alsd1.html

There are three different types of axle avaialable on a Cortina and the English is the least common.

S14michael wrote:Hello, im new to this forum but i dont own a capri. I own a cortina that has a capri diff, its an open type and thats all i know.

I want to put in lsd internals but i really dont know what would fit or not. I keep seeing the name Atlas ? is that a common name or is that the factory make ? Also i also keep seeing diff's that say they fit escort or capri, are they the same ?

I really just need some advice as i have no clue right now.

Thanks if any can help me.

Mike.

Give me a call or send me your number, I'll tell you all you need to know. 07598 235424

Thanks guys, i have been told to look at quaife but its a bit expensive, the car is only for weekends so a 2nd hand one would do fine.

Wilky if i remember i call give you a shout but can i text you ?

Is it a mk1/2/3/4 or 5 ?

Is it hairy ???

S14michael wrote:Thanks guys, i have been told to look at quaife but its a bit expensive, the car is only for weekends so a 2nd hand one would do fine.

Wilky if i remember i call give you a shout but can i text you ?

Sure mate, anytime

Terra i have no clue, this is the real issue i have but its all been painted so i doudt ill find a number but i will take some pictures tonight and Wilky i will message you tomorrow.

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I was only told it is a capri diff so what do you think guys ?

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae14 ... 194026.jpg
I tried attaching the pic but it keeps showing it upside down! i even uploaded it upside down to try to fool it that didnt work.

Ive done a bit of searching, I think its a cortina Koln diff, im not 100% but ive found a forum thread with a guy quoting the same diff number as mine so its got to be a cortina diff right ?


Anyway thanks for the help anyway guys

S14michael wrote:Ive done a bit of searching, I think its a cortina Koln diff, im not 100% but ive found a forum thread with a guy quoting the same diff number as mine so its got to be a cortina diff right ?


Anyway thanks for the help anyway guys

Post a picture of the rear cover and I'll tell you straight away

Its a koln diff as it has the offset bolts ?

Bloody hell. My 2.3 had that axle. Looks like an atlass but isn't.

I'm wondering if the best way is to adapt a 2.8i special axle to fit. I think from memory them axles weren't up to much.

Yes that is a Koln, Atlas axles never have the bushes on the pigs head for starters. Can you measure the distance between the two brake backplates (in inches)?

Wilky do you mean measure the whole alxe ?

Ive been looking at seirra's diff's and they look like alot of work, if the worst come to it i can weld it solid but id prefer a lsd.

Sierra diffs are floating with separate shafts and cv joints.

S14michael wrote:Wilky do you mean measure the whole alxe ?

Ive been looking at seirra's diff's and they look like alot of work, if the worst come to it i can weld it solid but id prefer a lsd.

Yes measure from the inside of the brake backplate to the I inside of the other one across the width of the axle. From the measurement I'll tell you what Atlas options you have

yes terra i realised quickly that it would take quite a bit of fabircation and isnt worht it.

Ok wilky i will measure it tomorrow when i get home from work.

Cheers for all the help guys

Volvo axle why not? Cheap LSD's and lockers.

What's involved in Volvo Axle swap? Any complications with prop, handbrake/brakes?