05-03-2016, 02:17 PM
#670
(05-02-2016, 01:08 PM)Purplecomputer How did you end up with the rear end? Is it all straightened out?
Do you have plans of swapping out the differential? I think a diff off a turbo model would help with overall highway speeds. That was my plan.
Also, let me know when you get bored of the car one day. Ill buy it off ya!
Rear end still messed up, I bought two comealongs last weekend use for straightening it out. Hoping to do it this weekend or next week... my last final is on Thursday.
I have a 717.400 5-speed... I'm going to swap that in and then see if I want a lower rear end (3.58 out of a 280E or 3.46 out of an OM617NA are what I'm considering). I do appreciate the low first when I am on unmaintained dirt roads and for taking off from stoplights.
Not bored yet
. But I will let you know if I ever do. I like this car because it's perfect for back road/dirt road cruising, my favorite kind of driving. I'll take a camera next time I head out and snap some pictures.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.
Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "
David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."