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Just curious...did MB have Veedo do a special speedo for 5-spds or not...and the "Unlead Fuel Only" sticker looks more like a Dyno-label than an MB sticker. But then, it could just be me being a picky-chit...
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your wrong i decoded the VIN the build sheet shows it was made with the Getrag
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-MERCEDES-280SEL-W126-5-SPD-MANUAL-ALL-ORIG _W0QQitemZ170305105197QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
look at the build sheet you will see it there
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Five speeds came with a 160 mph speedo and have shift hash marks for a five speed....mine did anyway.
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so does this car look at the pics
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Now there's only 3 shift-points marked on the dial, and both the odometer and speedometer read about 10% fast! Happy Motoring, Mark
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What makes you think they didn't replace the tranny? Very few benzes were ever built with a three speed auto. I think in some cases they only had three hash marks for a four speed. What speeds does it show the shift points at?
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As you said, that would indicate a 4-speed (auto or manual) My automatic 240D speedometer also has three hash-marks. In any case, I could live with incorrect hash-marks, but someone's lame attempt to federalize my wagon has created a major speedometer error - caused by the different rear end ratios used in turbo and non-turbo 300TDs. I believe my original non-turbo speedometer (probably in Km) for the 3.46 rear in my wagon, was replaced with a US mph unit, calibtated for the turbo 3.07 rear-end. Happy Motoring, Mark
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removed the cluster and replaced it i have all the DOCS here and soon it will have the a original Euro spec cluster returning to it
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I believe I have a 346 correct speedo if you need one, from a stick (the speedos seem to vary slightly to allow for slip in the automatic equipped cars). I'll test it for slip if you are interested.
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Just put a GPS unit on the dash and go for a dash...MN allows 70MPH on their highways (at least on the Interstates) so you should be able to get a good read on the speedo...BTW, mine (280E Auto) varies by about 2-3% LOW...so I WATCH IT!!!
Sorry, didn't mean to stir up the pot here...I just noticed the 3 hash-marks on the speedo shot on the eBay set of pics and not the 4-hash that you would expect for a 5-spd tranny...
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I just got the 280SEL on the road yesterday OMG it drives like a dream. I
insured it for $30,000. Stated cash value not bad for $3850.00 paid and is still the only one documented to exist maybee this one end up in Stutgart some day. Question for all members who do you all use for insurance????? I have found a great insurance carrier for every day use with stated cash value unlimited mileage ,Paul they are also one of the top rated companies as well.
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Wow, great ride! Please post insurance carrier's name, that's be sweet.
I have a 280SEL 5-speed Euro, brought over from Europe, owned by AMG Denver where they gave it the full AMG treatment (white-out bodykit, wheels, suspension, Recaro C's, etc).
It's down in Atlanta at Jonathan's, hoping ot get it back on the road in 3 months or so. Fully documented all the way back to new. Bruce |
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