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George Des

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New ZF 5 Speeds
« on: January 11, 2014, 18:51:14 »
Been a while since this topic has been discussed. Has anybody that ordered the newly manufactured ZFs actuallu received and installed one yet. Curious as to how they stack up to the originals.
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Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2014, 20:34:07 »
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Has anybody that ordered the newly manufactured ZFs actuallu received and installed one yet
Yes
Some info here.http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=17926.msg124882#msg124882
Also see picture attached

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Curious as to how they stack up to the originals
Fully correspond to originals IMHO
/Hans in Sweden

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Garry

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Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2014, 20:48:01 »
I ordered and received one of the ZF 5 speed gear boxes from ZF. 

They are pretty much a replica of the originals.  I sold it on to the new owner of my 280SL 5 speed.  Have not heard if he put it in yet as he was planning on leaving the existing Getrag box there at this point.

Garry
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Garry Marks
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1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
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Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 22:50:10 »
Hi, does anyone know if the new spare part kits are just for the new boxes, or if they can be used for old original boxes too?

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Garry

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Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 23:21:58 »
The parts kit fits all. The new box is pretty much a replica if the old one.
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric

George Des

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Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 23:25:52 »
Spare parts fit the old boxes as well. I ordered and received both a rear cover plate and reverse light switch and have installed both with no issues. Just beware that ZF is not the easiest vendor to deal with when ordering these spare parts. If you need to order any seach through these pogts. I found a ZF point of contact who in the end was able to help me out after much searching.

George
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