Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: George Des on January 11, 2014, 18:51:14

Title: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: George Des 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.

Title: Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: mbzse on January 11, 2014, 20:34:07

Quote from: George Des

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 (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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Title: Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: Garry 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

Title: Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: Sweden_Mike 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?

Thanks,

--Michael

Title: Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: Garry on January 21, 2014, 23:21:58

The parts kit fits all. The new box is pretty much a replica if the old one.

Title: Re: New ZF 5 Speeds
Post by: George Des 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