My 240D is getting a OM617. I will be using the 240D flywheel. There are 300k miles on the chassis and I have no idea how old the clutch is so I'm planning on replacing it while I've got the engine and trans out of the car.

Does anyone have a recommendation on a clutch kit they used or were happy with? I have lots of experience with Exedy and Spec clutches from my Nissan and Subaru days and was planning on one of those, but thought I'd reach out to the community to see what others did.

I've had good LuK with mine - (get the humor??). Can't remember if I ordered it from Peach Parts or another large online vendor. It's only used on the racetrack and so far no issues.

Dan

Is there a Sachs kit available? They might be the OEM supplier.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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Here is what Pelican Parts shows.

1980 Mercedes-Benz 240D Base Sedan - Clutch & Flywheel - Page 1

Sachs is German and what most use, the parts are a bit pricy though.
Seems like for the Disk, it runs in the $150 range no matter what vendor you look up.
That is crazy, but is what it is I guess.

When I swapped in the 4-spd into my 85 300D about 6 yrs ago, I paid
$148 for the Disk.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I used Sachs when I replaced the clutch in my 190D. I replaced the disk, pressure plate, TO bearing, pilot bearing, and the two hydraulic cylinders. The Sachs components are high quality and I was very pleased with everything.

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'85 190D 2.2 Auto *Cali* (Blue/Blue) *sold*
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Sachs if you can grab it over there.....

cheers

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next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered

Thanks, everyone, for your input!