Mk5 rear axle ratio

[Ransettimies]

Hello, 2.5di with 5bolt timken. Ive looked vin tag but there is only letter "I" so i think there is happened some failure at factory? Because there is J and L code at list only.



I have about 3500rpm @ 100kmh so is it 5.16? Im not 100% sure for my tachos accuraty (its adjustable) but when i drive 100kmh engine roars and feels like absolute max speed is around 120kmh.

[V184]

Turn the wheel TWO revolutions and count the number of driveshaft turns. The number of driveshaft rotations will help you determine your rear axle ratio. For example, if it turned 3 and a half times, it's a 3.50:1 ratio. If it turned 4 and a quarter times, it's a 4.25:1 ratio.

[ernie b]

There should be a metal tag with diff ratio under one of the bolts holding the diff to axle casing. (Usually covered in muck)
Rpm sounds fairly close but its been a while since I had one with a rev counter.
Engine roar and speeds sound right for an old Transit, they're neither quiet or fast