What's the trick to installing the LSD?

It weighs a TON. I don't think I would have been able to physically install it without the car on a lift and a trans jack. Even with an adjustable 3-axis jack, it was a PITA. I recall about 2 hours fussing with it. BUT, it does in fact bolt right up and everything fits perfectly. I was really surprised and I had my doubts because the 2:65LSD is much bigger than the OEM differential, and the weight is about double.

As for the 4 threaded studs off the differential which holds the differential to the trailing arms, I ultimately believe its just luck and getting them lined up perfectly. I bet if one is adroit with this operation, it might have been a different story.

That tall final drive would be ideal for my project...but, alas, I think the best I'll accomplish will be finding a 2.88 from an 85, if I keep my eyes open.

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1983 W123 300TD US spec Turbo engine, with Euro bumpers and manual climate control, and manual transmission.

I can get you the 2:88 from a 1985. $150.00 plus shipping. I just shipped one to TX and it cost around $60.00 bucks. Let me know if you're interested. I think zone 8 or 9 would be around $75-ish.

Where's the limited slip gubbins in the differential?

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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

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

They're in there ... the 2nd picture is the original diff 3:69 being removed.

Indeed I thought the second picture was the original - the innards look similar.

Do you have any pictures of the LSD differential cage?

(I'm interested to see what those bits look like - the EPC pictures on the Russian EPC only show a standard diff)

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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!

Here you go Army ! Pre-purchase pics !

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Looks like every other open diff that I have seen (being into 4 wheeling, I have seen my share). There should be no spider gears visible in an LSD. The entire gear carrier should be filled with clutch packs and and other parts that make the 2 axles want to turn together (with some slippage allowed of course). There appears to be no mechanism in there to make that happen. Just my observation though.....Rich

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Mark, have you weighed the car as it sits? I am assuming you have reduced the weight...?

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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.

I am guessing it weighs about the same as it originally rolled off the line. The car was originally a 240D. The auto trans is gone, and that weighed a bunch compared to a 5 speed which tips the scale at 70. The original 4 cylinder vs. 5 cylinder weight difference probably balances out the trans difference. As for the diff, it weighs about double but that is offset by a few odds and ends removed, e.g., power to manual window regulators, manual steering, et cet.

I was just wondering about taking off with the taller diff. It was a little dicey even with the 307 if on a hill.

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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.

Not mine. 1st thru 3rd gear is very nice, responsive, and peppy. I was and still am surprised. I think when the mod'd turbo engine goes in, it might be too much for the five speed, we'll see. The only gear which lugs or is sluggish is 4th. Once on the highway, and into 5th gear, I am CRUISING at 70 MPH or more and I got a lot of throttle left. It is definitely (current 300D NA - no turbo) a highway cruiser but pretty nice in town 1st thru 3rd gear.

I was always impressed with the power and economy of the euro 300d.

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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.

Nope, the clutch packs are in there. Maybe not so hot pictures, but it's definitely the 2:65LSD.