5 speed Getrag test drive

[lagolag]

Did the first test drive today after the winters gearbox change to 5 speed Getrag.
It was a delight to drive on this years first day with dry roads.
The gearbox, reduce the the rpm with 800rpm! Great improvement although the gearbox is a bit noisier at low gears then the original, I can live with that.
Now I cruise at 100km/h at 3000 rpm.
Did The Clunk busing as well during the winter, totally silent now:))
Small adjustment on the cultch slave cylinder remains, then we are ready for the spring.

[rwmastel]

Congratulations!  It's so satisfying to complete a job well done.

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Lagolag,
I have also converted my 250SL auto to a 5 speed Getrag and loooving it.
By the way, what is a clunk bushing?
Regards
Chris
Cape Town

[rwmastel]

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[lagolag]

Clunk bushing is the rear axle long sleeve bushing on the diff house.

[Taleb]

hi chris  , where did you find the automatic 5 speed , please give the contact .

thanks
taleb

[cfm65@me.com]

Hi Taleb,
No, you misunderstood my post re Getrag conversion.
Read it again. I have a 250SL Automatic, which I converted to a 5 speed Getrag transmission.
Cheers
Chris
Cape Town