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lagolag

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5 speed Getrag test drive
« on: February 05, 2024, 12:50:35 »
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.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2024, 14:11:55 by lagolag »
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Re: 5 speed Getrag test drive
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2024, 20:35:52 »
Congratulations!  It's so satisfying to complete a job well done.
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Re: 5 speed Getrag test drive
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2024, 16:19:18 »
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?
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Chris
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Re: 5 speed Getrag test drive
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2024, 21:04:51 »
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lagolag

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Re: 5 speed Getrag test drive
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2024, 19:09:50 »
Clunk bushing is the rear axle long sleeve bushing on the diff house.
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Re: 5 speed Getrag test drive
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2024, 19:39:00 »
hi chris  , where did you find the automatic 5 speed , please give the contact .

thanks
taleb