I talked to my indie today and asked how much to swap in my LSD on my dedicated autocrosser.....five hours....Ouch!

Does anybody think this is wrong?

Tom W

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I'd say.. three and a half

I have done it in 2hr:15m ...but that was two of us.

3 of us replaced a starter nose bearing in a 1965 VW T2 some time ago.....in 40 minutes.

Okay...let's hear some more stories about how fast you changed some thing.

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5 is good for swapping in a non-stock diff.

I just replaced my Axles on the w123 and id say 3-5 hours is fair expecially if there is any shimming required.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

The diff is stock except for the insides which include the lsd carrier, which should not affect anything.

What would you need shims for?

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Tom --

I've just been through this -- twice!! -- on a w126, which is not that different, just longer.

It takes very little time to remove the WHOLE rear end assembly, maybe 45 minutes to an hour, depending on tools. It takes longer to install another, as much as 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

But shops use things like Alldata to estimate, and Alldata says it takes 6 hours. With a lift, and a tranny lift, it's not that difficult, but what're ya gonna do....

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Anthracite 1980 300D -- 64k original miles with a new engine, on the road again!
Silver 300D -- second owner, Sunny's old baby, Ilse, 210 miles,
Having to thin the herd….
Silver 1983 300SD -- second owner, 325k miles
Gold 1981 300D -- well-traveled, solid little car
Beige 1984 300D -- 292k miles, grease machine, parting out
Seafoam green 1981 300SD -- 250k, windshield frame damage
too many assorted w123 & w126 cars, parts cars, and extras

Thanks to all.

I will decide soon if I am brave enough to tackle it.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.