Yesterday, I got the housing cleaned up. We have a non-aqueous (water based) solvent from Safety-Clean that is heated an cleans very well, but will quickly rust parts if left soaking for too long.

After drying everything off, I bead blasted the housing, flanges and yoke and painted them semi-gloss black.

Thus far, the bearings and everything else looks good. I only wish it was an LSD, but the diff does indeed appear to be in very good shape.

I ordered up a new nut, pinion seal, (2) bearing retainer 'O' rings and (2) axle seals from my MBZ dealer for less than $30.00.

I will proceed with assembly this week...

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Did you just pass my 740 at 200 kmh in a 300SD?????

1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership