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We are getting ready to place a limited-slip differential (LSD) from a 190E 2.3-16v EURO into our W124 wagon with the C36 engine (270HP; 276 torque) and I was wondering which gear lube weight to use 80W/90 or 80W/140 (SWEPCO 201 with LSD modifiers)?
I have heard that in differentials that get hard abuse and without an external cooler or cooling-fins like the 400E/500E, one may want a wider range lube. Opinions? Insight? Caveats? TIA, :-) neil 1988 360TE AMG |
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The heavier oil would be better! THAT rear end isn't strong enough to take that much torque! The cars with that engine have a 198MM ring gear, the 16V has a 185MM ring gear.
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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 |
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Do you know of any 3.07 LSD that will fit a 300TE chassis (W124.090) and be able to take the torque?
Can the bigger ring gear even fit in the case? I am currently using the stock C36 differential (2.87) and it fits perfectly. Does it have the bigger ring gear or is it just beefed-up? Thanks, :-) neil |
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