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Old 04-09-2012, 11:48 PM
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Transmission cases

Why is there a change in Case material from Cast iron to Aluminum/alloy?
Specifically the W116 transmissions, 73-5 cast iron to 76-80 Aluminum? Strength? weight? Economical influences? Which is better?

just silly don't know, so I should ask type stuff...
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