Can anyone tell me if there is a direct fit alternative rear diff to a W201? I have a 1986 190E diff I cannot seem to source rebuild parts on, so I am looking at exchanging units of known good. Mine had pinion bearings go south and gears are worn badly. If you have one you want to unload, and its quiet (i.e. no gear whine or growl) PM me. Thanks.

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

There are three different variants to look out for

1) With out ABS
2) With ABS
3) With ASR and ABS

Then you need to get the final drive ratio the same as what you have now to make your speedo (at least) work correctly. The final drive ratio is stamped on the casing near to the rear cover.

Rebuilding a differential is possible but if the parts are really worn then it is probably cheaper to buy a new one at however many thousands of euros / USD Mercedes wants for one.

Finding a non whining W201 / W124 differential is an art!

If you want a rebuild thread I can link.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I have read the thread. It's a very good one. The problem I am having is sourcing parts.

All dealer as far as I am aware. Not the best discount prices...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

You could try emailing these guys to see if they have just the parts you need. Otherwise, they offer rebuilds. The freight may be too much, but if you combine it with a trip to South Germany, may not be too bad.
Mercedes-Benz Differential - HERRMANNS GmbH

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Prost!

mach0:

Go to ebay, enter "mercedes differential 190E", take your pick.