1969 280SL Data card missing

[Dumrong Bamrongpol]

My 280sl currently has a 4 speed Tran and the data plate attached show the code 230 indicating aZF 5-speed. Anybody please support to tell me for the code 230 is correct for 5 speed?

[114015]

Yes,
Code 230 is correct for the ZF-5-speed gear box together with the rear end ratio 4.08.
Later on during the production of the 280 SL changed to 3.92.
Maybe yours has got that already.

Congrats !

Achim

[zak]

Dumrong, your car now has a 4 spd trans, but plate shows code 230 for a 5 spd?
What does your data card say?

jz

[zak]

Do all the other code numbers match the make up of the car?

[Dumrong Bamrongpol]

 Dear all the data card is missing and only have the data plate.

[scoot]

Dear all the data card is missing and only have the data plate.

Get the data card.

[Dumrong Bamrongpol]

The data card is not easy with Thailand country.

[scoot]

Try emailing Tom Hanson at the Classic Center in Irvine California.  It will cost you $150.
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com

[Pawel66]

Have you actually tried it through your local dealership? I received several datacards through the dealer. It is them who check your prove of ownership, which was mandatory, at least in my case. The clerks at the dealer may not know what you are talking about if they have not done that before, but they will move on when you are a bit patient, especially if you show them your e-mail.

[Dumrong Bamrongpol]

   Yes I tired to contact the local dealer with the email from Classic center but they said  the car is too old.

[Pawel66]

Ok, I am sorry you seem to be a bit stuck in this...

Well, this is exactly what I heard from my dealer when I first went to them. They say so because in the EPC system yo can get a datacard just by pressing one tag on the screen - but this applies to later cars. They do not know or do not want to bother with the procedure they should follow on your request:
- verify your ownership (I had to go there personally with a registration document)
- apply to Classic Centre for your datacard
- send it to you when they receive it (it comes via e-mail as pdf)

When I bounced off the spare parts clerk desk, I went straight to his manager. Then this procedure was standard and flawless.

I also think that most of the Members here would support the idea of e-mailing to Tom, who is very helpful. This way or another you will get it.