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Originally Posted by Shark
I spent around $500 dollars or more redoing my driveline the first time like you guys are doing now.
I put a spicer #051 in it and balanced it with new parts.
BIG MISTAKE
It caused me all sorts of problems and Finally Failed within one year.
These Drivelines are really not meant for repair.
I finally sent it to Driveline service of Portland Oregon.
They Have great service and a warranty.
When dealing with a mercedes driveline go to the pros.
Do It Right Or Do It Twice!
This is not a Diyer project unless you have a Grand to Blow.
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I agree with what you say. when I did the 4-spd swap on the 85 300D, I used a DL from PNP that had way less miles on it than the one that was in the 85. so using the front 1/2 of a 240 DL and having it cut, welded and balanced to my new PNP rear section, thought I was good to go.
About a yr later, chassing down vibration issues from this swap, noticed the U-joint was loose.
so pull it back out and back to the shop and have it all done right. as I mentioned in Post#16
Drive Shaft U-Joint Is Staked/Crimped In Place, Now What To Do?
Some times trying to cut corners, ends up costing the same or more.
Just about every DL I have removed at PNP has had the detent in the U-Joint.
Charlie