|
|
|
|
|
#1
08-24-2002, 09:34 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Rear end swap 2.3-16
I have alot of noise coming out of my diff. 87 2.3-16. I checked the fluid and it was very low, stupid me. Anyway, I haven't figured out if it is wheel bearings, doubtful, or the rear end. I will be lookong for a used rear, limited slip doesn't matter at this point. What are my gear ratio's and what swap could I do or use with my 5-speed so it wouldn't hurt performance?
Thanks 
|
|
#2
08-25-2002, 03:13 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
you have 3.27s and I think 2.3-16 differentials are unique. THey are limited slip too I believe. You need to get a 2.3-16 diff to not sacrifice performance. Maybe put synthetic oil in the differential you know some really good stuff, it may quiet it down. If it was low, you have a leak. Is it leaking out the cover?
__________________
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.
|
|
#3
08-25-2002, 04:06 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
get redline fluids... it should help
__________________
http://www.190revolution.net/mods/tj...gs/ryansig.jpg
|
|
#4
08-25-2002, 07:54 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The diff from any 1987 & later 190 will bolt in. ALSO 1986 thru 1992 W124 chassis cars will fit as well. There are several ratios that would help cut the RPM's down but wouldn't help performance. NONE of those diffs have limited slip!
__________________
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
|
|
#6
08-25-2002, 01:52 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
is the 2.3-16 differential limited slip though? I just want to be sure
__________________
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.
|
|
#7
08-25-2002, 05:49 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
omegabenz,
190E 2.3-16 models came with a limited slip differential as the base car configuration (standard equipment) and no other options were offered for electronically controlled ones or plain ones, to my knowledge. beamonk, I agree with the MBZ190E16V recommendation, get the differential filled with RedLine Oil Co's limited slip differential fluid, and see if it helps before trashing the unit. I use it, the "shockproof" stuff, and it quieted mine down quite a bit as it had developed a howl at highway speeds that was not so loud it hurt, but it was annoying. Gone now (4,000 miles). See their stuff at www.redlineoil.com. Good luck, Jim
__________________
Own: 1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles), 1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000, 1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles, 1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles. 2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles Owned: 1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law), 1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot), 1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned), 1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles), 1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
