[W126 Coupe] Differential, final, please verify accuracy

[David G. Cole]

No, will not.

The S Class diesel cars (81-85) rear diff carrier is different from the gas cars. The 
diesel cars used a diff holding 1.0 L of fluid. The S Class gas cars (81-85) used a 
1.3L rear diff. While the bolts to the suspension are the same, they are different 
housings relative to the halfshafts.

Could possibly work if you swapped out the half shafts together with the diff but 
no promises.

dgc



On 6 Sep 2006 at 15:27, Axel Wulff wrote:

> Richard,
> 
> Both cars are Series 1 (pre-'85) and should have the same undercarriage for 
> the differential.
> 
> As long as the donor car is verified as a Series 1, you are good to go.
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> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
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> >From: "Shayegan, Richard" <rishayegan at davidson.edu>
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> >Subject: [W126 Coupe] Differential, final, please verify accuracy
> >Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 15:23:38 -0400
> >
> >OK, I need someone who can give me a 100% verification on this.
> >I have a 380SE with ABS and a open-differential
> >Will the 2.88:1 with ABS rear differential from a 1985 300SD bolt right
> >in with no modifications what so ever? I have a line on one for $350.
> >Thank you,
> >Richard
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