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rear-end ratios 200 1983

posted by  someone claiming to be david henderson on  Tue Dec 12 08:14 CST 2000 [RELATED]

if i wanted to get a different rear end for my 245 after swapping transmissions from auto to manual, how do i know which is which?

is there any external indication of the gear ratio?

trying to learn as much as i can before i get in over my head.

thanks for your help.

david henderson. '83 245 239,400 mi.







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    Re: rear-end ratios 200 1983

    posted by  someone claiming to be Michael on  Tue Dec 12 17:49 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    "is there any external indication of the gear ratio?"

    From turbobricks.org, here's a picture of what to look for:







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    Re: rear-end ratios 200 1983

    posted by  someone claiming to be Skip on  Tue Dec 12 15:07 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    David,

    When viewed from behind, there is a small white label on the left side of the axle, close to the rear end housing. You will have to carefully clean the grease off, but it should clearly indicate the ratio.

    Skip

    '80 242GT ProRally

    '93 850GLT







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    Re: rear-end ratios 200 1983

    posted by  someone claiming to be Evan R on  Tue Dec 12 11:18 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    John Laughlin has a page identifying which ratio came in which car.

    http://www.premier1.net/~iisiman/engtran.html

    unless the axle was swapped, John's list is good as gold.







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    Re: rear-end ratios 200 1983

    posted by  someone claiming to be Michael Hale on  Tue Dec 12 10:31 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    I think rear end ratios are stamped on the id plate on the axle that also lists the axle serial number.

    Mike Hale

    84 240 243,800mi.






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