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10-26-2006, 12:29 AM
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I have been wanting to get an LSD for my TE to aid in winter time driving since I don't have any traction control. I know that the 16 valve 190E's had LSD's and that the two chassis are so similar I would have to bet that it would be an easy swap. I am going to delve into this more this summer. I have even thought about trying to mod an air locker or something of the sort to have on demand locked rear axle. A locked 2wd rear axle will be far better than a standard 4wd w/out lockers.
Year
Part
Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info Dist
mile
1986
Engine
Mercedes 190 201 Typ, gas, 2.3L-16- 161K-16V. 161,000 C493 $1500.95 M & M Imports - Will Call Only USA-CA(Fontana) E-mail 1-909-428-1111 908
1987
Engine
Mercedes 190 burn buildable only 17682 $1000 Standard Auto Recycling USA-CA(Chula-Vista) Request_Quote 1-619-426-1166 Request_Insurance_Quote 1011
1987
Engine
Mercedes 190 201 Typ, gas, 2.3L-16-(BLK BRK @ STR) RCLO $Call Brims Imports Auto USA-OH(Kenton) Request_Quote 1-800-221-3874 Request_Insurance_Quote
There is a list of parts yards that have 16-valve engines/cars in stock. They should have some diffs available.
Year
Part
Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info Dist
mile
1986
Engine
Mercedes 190 201 Typ, gas, 2.3L-16- 161K-16V. 161,000 C493 $1500.95 M & M Imports - Will Call Only USA-CA(Fontana) E-mail 1-909-428-1111 908
1987
Engine
Mercedes 190 burn buildable only 17682 $1000 Standard Auto Recycling USA-CA(Chula-Vista) Request_Quote 1-619-426-1166 Request_Insurance_Quote 1011
1987
Engine
Mercedes 190 201 Typ, gas, 2.3L-16-(BLK BRK @ STR) RCLO $Call Brims Imports Auto USA-OH(Kenton) Request_Quote 1-800-221-3874 Request_Insurance_Quote
There is a list of parts yards that have 16-valve engines/cars in stock. They should have some diffs available.
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10-30-2006, 02:18 AM
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been wondering this same Q as well, if anyone has any idea as to how to do this please post.
Also when I was doing some reasearch before, if memory serves, our cars did have an option at some point of a automatic LSD....
Also when I was doing some reasearch before, if memory serves, our cars did have an option at some point of a automatic LSD....
10-30-2006, 12:54 PM
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I thought all traction controls were now done via ABS system on vehicles equipped with ABS and optioned for traction control. The brake is actuated on the slipping wheel to allow for traction. This technology is much simpler and more reliable than the clutch pack in the differential.
Are you sure LSD is available for the 91 300E?
Are you sure LSD is available for the 91 300E?
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10-30-2006, 01:21 PM
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10-30-2006, 01:55 PM
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10-30-2006, 01:58 PM
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Maybe they havnt set up the censorship **** on the new server yet. I think im going to test this ****er out. ***** **** ****. Anyway, I thought that there werent any LSD for the w124/w126 series cars?
10-30-2006, 02:22 PM
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Very mature. That added alot to this discussion 
Anyway, I found a 5.0/1 DTM rear diff with LSD from a 190e evo2 a while back on ebay. Its gone now 
But man, if that thing fit on my w124 
Anyway, I found a 5.0/1 DTM rear diff with LSD from a 190e evo2 a while back on ebay. Its gone now But man, if that thing fit on my w124
10-30-2006, 02:33 PM
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10-30-2006, 11:13 PM
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****in' A Peterman. I really think that the 190 Diffs would work, someone just go and try it so we can tell for certain.
11-01-2006, 04:32 PM
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http://www.w124performance.com/docs/...ferentials.pdf
that is the most helpful link I have found... still sucks.
I am going to look into building them... I have a felling there would be a market...
that is the most helpful link I have found... still sucks.
I am going to look into building them... I have a felling there would be a market...
11-01-2006, 05:28 PM
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what about air lockers? All of the "country" folk at my school who have jacked up trucks have ARB air locker stickers on their window, now I bet 1/4 of them actually have them since they are not cheap. Is this something anyone here has experience? Maybe we could mod something for a midsize truck?
11-02-2006, 05:51 PM
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Any air locker would most likely be a 100% lockup... no good for street... only mud.
I would think the 190 diff would be ok... I have used diffs from 200k mile BMWs that where fine, quite and took a bad beating from me... and where still fine.
I would think the 190 diff would be ok... I have used diffs from 200k mile BMWs that where fine, quite and took a bad beating from me... and where still fine.
