Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Any year 123 diff will bolt in. Only 85 will have the right ratio. I run a 79 diff in my 83, I forget the ratio but it is lower so makes the hills easier around here. 85 torque converter with a NA diff makes a hot rod off the line...lol Mike On Aug 5, 2013 1:26 AM, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Scott Ritchey
I seem to recall discussion that these symptoms are often the differential mount vs the actual differential. When was the differential oil last changed and the level checked? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 4, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: When was the differential oil last changed and the level checked? Yesterday and it was empty. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Scott Ritchey
Oops! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 10:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential On Aug 4, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: My kids 1985 300D is making differential noises and is on the verge of failing. I know 1985 is an odd ball year. What diffs will interchange? Anyone have a list of years/ratios? Are the speedos different or the trans drive for the speedos? I don't know if anything but a

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Dieselhead
On Aug 4, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: When was the differential oil last changed and the level checked? Yesterday and it was empty. Rick Sent from my iPhone \ Car-part.com A diff should be asy to find and easy to ship. since they don't sell many, should

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-04 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 5, 2013, at 12:18 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That said, try running it with the grease. Thanks. I'll try that until parts arrive. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives