Hey - I have a UK 230TE 1985. 82k miles!

It runs at 3,300 rpm for 70mph! Is that usual?! It does not have ABS.

I'd like to get the revs and therefore noise down at cruising speeds, so am looking at swapping out the diff.

1. What is the diff ratio on my car? Where is it indicated?
2. What ratio should /could I swap it out to?
3. Which bits do I need from a which donor car? (I have a good source of components - so just tell me what I'd need!!)

Has anyone done this - how long a job is it?!

cheers!:p

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>Joe

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1984 W123 230E Saloon/Sedan! (82k miles - Ice Blue as new)
1985 W123 230TE (96K miles - stinkingly nice!)
1995 W124 E320 Wagon (130k miles)
Future projects:
Sportline Suspension W124, W123 TE restoration, A/C, cruise & powered seats retrofit!

>Based in the UK!