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Identifying rear axle ratio
« on: March 24, 2016, 19:22:50 »
Hi Guys,
I am planning to fit a 3.46 diff in my 250SL. How would I ID such a diff, is the ratio stamped on the case?
Which model used a 3.46?
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Chris
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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2016, 20:52:14 »
Go to the tech: manual or use the search function all the info: is there.
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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2016, 21:04:06 »
TKS Eric,
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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2016, 22:15:43 »
The 3.46 was used on the W108 with the 3.5 motor.  Such as 280SE 3.5.  They are rare in the US because that model was never officially imported here.

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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2016, 00:00:39 »
I believe I would have one of those if that's case.
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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2016, 05:43:56 »
Make sure  that it is not from and air suspension car.
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Re: Identifying rear axle ratio
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2016, 18:33:00 »
TKS Guys,
Much appreciated.
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Chris
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