As I recall, Marshall said these seldom wore out unless abused (e.g., run dry). Even if yours is bad, an average used differential should work fine. Also, as I recall, Marshall said the noise problem was often the rubber mount (which gets hard) and not the actual differential.
Scott Ritchey -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 14:36 To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] 190D diff continued So I got my 190D back, the diff bearing is still making noise but the shrieking symphony of the stuck parking brake cable is gone. I've gotten one quote so far for $450 shipped for a diff from somewhere on the west coast. Still waiting on another quote. Meanwhile Fred has found an early '84 190E which supposedly has a 3.46:1 rear end ratio. AFAIK my car has a 3.42:1, seems like the lower ratio will make my car a little quicker off the line but lose me a little top end. Thats fine, I've never found the very top, I'm also thinking .04 difference isn't squat and probably won't even mess up the speedo appreciably... Anyway opinions? I think I may have finally realized where to take it if I want the bearings replaced. Theres a very good transmission shop nearby that should be able to do it. I'll swing by this week and get them to look at it. -Curt _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
