Swapping rear cover between 717.4XX transmissions
Swapping rear cover between 717.4XX transmissions
I've aquired a reasonably priced 717.417 5-speed out of a W202 C-Class. Now the thing is - it doesn't have any speedo drive.
I will probably have to fit the rear cover of a W124 5-spd. trans. (.411 or .412).
What I don't know - are the rear covers interchangeable?
![[Image: gb1.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gb1.jpg)
(W123 early 4spd, W123 gas 4spd, W202 5spd)
Thanks a lot in advance!
Jan
DiseaselWeasel
03-26-2012, 03:09 PM #1Hi!
I've aquired a reasonably priced 717.417 5-speed out of a W202 C-Class. Now the thing is - it doesn't have any speedo drive.
I will probably have to fit the rear cover of a W124 5-spd. trans. (.411 or .412).
What I don't know - are the rear covers interchangeable?
(W123 early 4spd, W123 gas 4spd, W202 5spd)
Thanks a lot in advance!
Jan
Im wondering if that might be really complex, like the covers might work, but the newer 5-speed may not have a worm gear on the output shaft for a speedo cable.
Might be a major job to retrofit it back to a cable speedo, might be easier to grab a W202 speedometer gauge and wire that into your older dash than to retrofit the newer gearbox with something to drive a speedo cable
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
how does the speedo work on the 202 5-speed? is it a sensor?
Im wondering if that might be really complex, like the covers might work, but the newer 5-speed may not have a worm gear on the output shaft for a speedo cable.
Might be a major job to retrofit it back to a cable speedo, might be easier to grab a W202 speedometer gauge and wire that into your older dash than to retrofit the newer gearbox with something to drive a speedo cable
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky how does the speedo work on the 202 5-speed? is it a sensor?
I guess - but not on the gearbox... My guess is it uses one of the ABS sensors? As there's nothing on the gearbox itself.
(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky Im wondering if that might be really complex, like the covers might work, but the newer 5-speed may not have a worm gear on the output shaft for a speedo cable.
All I need is a socket for the output flange nut...
Then I'd see if there is.(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky Might be a major job to retrofit it back to a cable speedo, might be easier to grab a W202 speedometer gauge and wire that into your older dash than to retrofit the newer gearbox with something to drive a speedo cable
The W202 has that awefull digital mile counter, though...
Thanks for your reply!
Looks like I'll just have to give it a go
Jan
DiseaselWeasel
03-27-2012, 02:13 PM #3(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky how does the speedo work on the 202 5-speed? is it a sensor?
I guess - but not on the gearbox... My guess is it uses one of the ABS sensors? As there's nothing on the gearbox itself.
(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky Im wondering if that might be really complex, like the covers might work, but the newer 5-speed may not have a worm gear on the output shaft for a speedo cable.
All I need is a socket for the output flange nut...
Then I'd see if there is.(03-27-2012, 08:00 AM)dropnosky Might be a major job to retrofit it back to a cable speedo, might be easier to grab a W202 speedometer gauge and wire that into your older dash than to retrofit the newer gearbox with something to drive a speedo cable
The W202 has that awefull digital mile counter, though...
Thanks for your reply!
Looks like I'll just have to give it a go
Jan
![[Image: diesel.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/diesel.jpg)
EDH_Performance
04-13-2012, 02:30 AM #5Both covers are easy to swap! And just swap the drivewheel for the speedo gear and you are good to go! Done it heaps of times
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-13-2012, 02:38 PM #6the w124/w126 speedometer are electric and have a normal odometer
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(04-13-2012, 02:30 AM)EDH_Performance Both covers are easy to swap! And just swap the drivewheel for the speedo gear and you are good to go! Done it heaps of times
Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear
Off to buy more gearboxes...Cheers,
Jan
DiseaselWeasel
04-24-2012, 05:22 AM #7Which ones do have a electronic speedo?
(04-13-2012, 02:30 AM)EDH_Performance Both covers are easy to swap! And just swap the drivewheel for the speedo gear and you are good to go! Done it heaps of times
Thanks! That's what I was hoping to hear
Off to buy more gearboxes...Cheers,
Jan
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-24-2012, 03:25 PM #8All w124 / w126 chassis Mercedes 300e 300d / 300sd,sdl 560se,sel,sec 500se,sel,sec 380se,sel,sec 280se,sel are electric speedometer pick up auto or manual
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(04-13-2012, 02:30 AM)EDH_Performance Both covers are easy to swap! And just swap the drivewheel for the speedo gear and you are good to go! Done it heaps of times
This is great news! Dieselweasel, post some pics if and when you do it!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(04-13-2012, 02:30 AM)EDH_Performance Both covers are easy to swap! And just swap the drivewheel for the speedo gear and you are good to go! Done it heaps of times
This is great news! Dieselweasel, post some pics if and when you do it!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
Oh well, how quickly things can change. I'll keep you updated!
DiseaselWeasel
04-25-2012, 03:24 PM #11I will. Could be a while, though... I'm hopefully getting a W123 diesel 5-speed by tomorrow. But... My W124 200TE wagon could do with a 5-speed. If I don't swap that for a 250TD... Oh well, how quickly things can change. I'll keep you updated!
![[Image: 5gkit.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5gkit.jpg)
But by the looks of things I can use a auto-crossmember:
L to R: W123 4spd | W202 5spd | W123 5spd | W123/W115 auto
![[Image: 5g11.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/5g11.jpg)
(Quick montage of 3 pics)
DiseaselWeasel
04-29-2012, 06:59 AM #12Got a 5 speed kit now. Only missing the gearbox crossmember.
But by the looks of things I can use a auto-crossmember:
L to R: W123 4spd | W202 5spd | W123 5spd | W123/W115 auto
(Quick montage of 3 pics)
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
04-30-2012, 10:48 AM #13Whats up with that sticker on the w202 trans? 186?
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
![[Image: 717435-1.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/717435-1.jpg)
Question: is this for DM or SM flywheel??
![[Image: 717435-3.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/717435-3.jpg)
DiseaselWeasel
05-16-2012, 02:02 AM #15Number 6 arrived. This time a 717.435 from a 190E 2.6.
Question: is this for DM or SM flywheel??
(05-16-2012, 03:47 AM)aaa If you can see the tip of the shaft extending beyond the bellhousing, it would be single mass.
The shaft certainly islonger than the bellhousing. Hmmm... My W202 gearbox is the same - does this mean it's SMF too!? It's from a 1998 C180. But I thought the C180 got the DMF by 1996 too?? Hmm...
Thanks!
Cheers,
Jan
DiseaselWeasel
05-16-2012, 01:27 PM #17(05-16-2012, 03:47 AM)aaa If you can see the tip of the shaft extending beyond the bellhousing, it would be single mass.
The shaft certainly islonger than the bellhousing. Hmmm... My W202 gearbox is the same - does this mean it's SMF too!? It's from a 1998 C180. But I thought the C180 got the DMF by 1996 too?? Hmm...
Thanks!
Cheers,
Jan
Left: 717.411 (W124). Right: 717.435 (W201 2.6):
![[Image: 5g7.jpg]](http://jan-wulf.de/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/5g7.jpg)
DiseaselWeasel
05-18-2012, 07:10 AM #18Another difference in the rear covers...
Left: 717.411 (W124). Right: 717.435 (W201 2.6):
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