3.69 diff conversion
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Australia
2003 Ford F350-gone 2002 Mercedes C200 Kompressor 1998 Suzuki Vitara 1995 Mercedes C180-sold
3.69 diff conversion
I have bought a 3.67 diff to convert on my W203 C200 Kompressor. I hear these are quite hard to do as mine is an auto. Does anyone know what is the hard part and what needs to be programmed and where I can get the appropriate parts needed?
Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Orange County,New York
If you are exchanging the differential housing as a complete assembly, it may not fit your W203 C200. The same applies to the axles (bolt on or push in) and the drive shaft flange.
If it’s a Ring and pinion, that’s a different set of problems.
Any change in gear ratio, caused by bigger tires, different transmission and differentials, will set a gear ratio code. The TCM and or ECU will need a soft wear reflash.
If it’s a Ring and pinion, that’s a different set of problems.
Any change in gear ratio, caused by bigger tires, different transmission and differentials, will set a gear ratio code. The TCM and or ECU will need a soft wear reflash.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Australia
2003 Ford F350-gone 2002 Mercedes C200 Kompressor 1998 Suzuki Vitara 1995 Mercedes C180-sold
Will probablly be complete diff housing etc, havn't recieved it as yet, with the christmas break etc, but the wrecker is doing me a favour price wise and on a changeover so I imagine he will send it as complete as possible to save on his labour if that makes sense.
From what I have researched all I will need them to include is the EGS from the donar car, but I must admit this does seem too good to be true.
I had never taken into account different housing/axles etc this does make allot of sense, my W202 diff couldn't be interchanged when it blew so I was told by M.B.
From what I have researched all I will need them to include is the EGS from the donar car, but I must admit this does seem too good to be true.
I had never taken into account different housing/axles etc this does make allot of sense, my W202 diff couldn't be interchanged when it blew so I was told by M.B.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Australia
2003 Ford F350-gone 2002 Mercedes C200 Kompressor 1998 Suzuki Vitara 1995 Mercedes C180-sold
I am sure this must be possible, unless its an urban myth to do this with an auto. Either way I had been getting cold feet about the conversion but after reading this I think my feet are that cold they have frozen!!!!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Australia
2003 Ford F350-gone 2002 Mercedes C200 Kompressor 1998 Suzuki Vitara 1995 Mercedes C180-sold
Trending Topics
Member
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Orange County,New York
They will use the differential part number for your 2002 C200 and check all MB models for a match, which model if any use the same differential and ratio as yours. A good salvage yard can do the same check.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From: Australia
2003 Ford F350-gone 2002 Mercedes C200 Kompressor 1998 Suzuki Vitara 1995 Mercedes C180-sold
