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240D clutch strong enough for 3.0L? - Torkey - 02-13-2012
I recently put a 240D 4 speed manual into my 300SD. Love the manual transmission. Really improves the performance and driver enjoyment. The only problem is that the clutch slips occasionally. I checked the fritcion plate before installing and it was okay. Thinking it's either a weak pressure plate or that the clutch isn't strong enough for the 3.0L turbo.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
RE: 240D clutch strong enough for 3.0L? - vstef_is - 02-13-2012
AFAIK It's the same disc / pressure plate for 240D / 300D
Perhaps yours is worn out. I had similar issues on a 300D, got a new disc and plate combo (well they weren't new, just second hand but in good order, and from a 240D) and it works great.
RE: 240D clutch strong enough for 3.0L? - Purplecomputer - 02-13-2012
The 240 tranny is strong enough. Many people like to swap it an put it on a turbp engine. I would replace the clutch and whatever else you see needs to go.
RE: 240D clutch strong enough for 3.0L? - vstef_is - 02-13-2012
240 non turbo versus 300 non turbo is actually the same tranny. Clutch as well.
(Check MB Classic wiki)
RE: 240D clutch strong enough for 3.0L? - ronnie - 02-14-2012
I'd like to know the ultimate limit for a 240 clutch. I've turbo'd and have a reasonably aggresive fuel settings, with plans to go more. No slipping yet.