Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-25-2006, 10:41 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 38
Diff interchangability/replacement

Saw some other posts regarding swapping out diffs for W124 and W126 among others. Lots of choices.

How about the W163? Early ones came with 3.46 R&P; post '01 came with 3.70. I don't think my '02 V8 needs that much rear gear, so I was looking to go taller. Would a 3.07 or 3.27 from an E series 4matic work? Can any of the W124 or W126 diffs swap in? Hard to believe MB build special ring and pinions just for their SUV.

Any other limitations, or are the ring and pinions pretty much swappable across different series, even if the entire diff isn't? Thanks.

Regards,
Jerry

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-27-2006, 08:10 AM
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Tucker, Ga USA
Posts: 12,153
MB offers NO repair parts for that differential...other than seals..

IF you change the rear differential YOU will also have to get a matching front one!
__________________
MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-27-2006, 09:19 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 38
Quote:
Originally Posted by M.B.DOC
MB offers NO repair parts for that differential...other than seals..

IF you change the rear differential YOU will also have to get a matching front one!
I recognize I need two sets of gears or two diffs. Any feasibility in changing out the ring and pinion from a 4 matic (3.07 or 3.27)? I am trying to find if the ring and pinion from other cars can physically be used (say W124 or W126). Other than shims and seals, what other parts would I need if I can find the right ring and pinion to fit? Or are you saying that it can't be done because the only parts available are seals and there are other parts necessary?
If an ML diff blows up, MB makes you buy a brand new diff? Hard to believe, but not unheard of. If so, sounds like Getrag and there stance on the E39 M5 transmission; no repair parts currently available from Getrag. Thanks for the response.
Regards,
Jerry
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-27-2006, 10:41 AM
Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Tucker, Ga USA
Posts: 12,153
The ML differential is unique! NO interchangable parts with any other MB.

The differentials are DOMESTIC.. made by ZF of Canada..
__________________
MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES)
ASE Master Technician
Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times)
44 years foreign automotive repair
27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer)
MB technical information Specialist (15 years)
190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold)
1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold)
Retired Moderator
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-27-2006, 10:46 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 38
Quote:
Originally Posted by M.B.DOC
The ML differential is unique! NO interchangable parts with any other MB.

The differentials are DOMESTIC.. made by ZF of Canada..
Thank you, that is what I needed to know.
Regards,
Jerry

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page