I have a very noisy diff in this model and I wish to replace it. i believe that this is not a std 190e diff but a heavier unit perhaps from a w124? As these are more readily available, can some one pls clarify which model will fit and hopefully which model is the closest ratio.

The 16v rear uses a limited slip diff. rare & $$$. The 1987-88 190e 2.3 uses approx. the ratio & will bolt in as long as the car(that it comes out of) came with ABS!!
Sell me your old rear end if you decide to replace it.
The axle flanges will have to be swapped from the old rear!

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MERCEDES BENZ MASTER GUILD TECHNICIAN
ASE MASTER TECHNICIAN
27 YEARS M.B. TECH

THANKS DOC, ANY OTHER MODELS EVEN IF RATIO IS A BIT OUT?
I WILL SEND YOU THE OLD BITS GRATIS!!THIS THING IS DRIVING ME CRAZY AND I HAVE SPENT CONSIDERABLE $ ON IT BUT AS I AM IN H.K. YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING TO YOU!!! YOU GUYS DIDN'T HELP BY BOMBING THE CHINESE EMBASY!!

I dont think we need bring politics onto this board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I couldn't agree more about NOT bringing politics onto this board...If you do, I'll delete it.

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Benzmac:
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
LEAD TECHNICIAN FOR 14 BAY FACILITY
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS
PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM




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