463 question regarding electronics
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Scott Brady
Founder
I would not be quick to modify the G-Wagen. They are impressive in stock form. Install some rock sliders to protect that expensive sheet metal and enjoy the rewards of owning one of the finest 4wds ever built.
Fernweh
Supporting Sponsor
One set of ring & pinion gears cost you over $800, that doesn't include any bearings, crush sleeves or seals - and competent labor.
Fernweh
Supporting Sponsor
There is nothing to reprogram on these older G-wagen.
Very limited computer access via the Star Diagnose System prior to MY 2002
reece146
Automotive Artist
So 2002 is when the electronics jumped the shark. Good to know. That opens a lot more vehicles to investigate.
Is there a web page / table anywhere that lists the ring and pinion ratios available from M-B? Do any of the traditional gear makers make sets for these trucks? Since the axle already has a locking differential I don't see the ring gear costs as a big deal.
Is there a web page / table anywhere that lists the ring and pinion ratios available from M-B? Do any of the traditional gear makers make sets for these trucks? Since the axle already has a locking differential I don't see the ring gear costs as a big deal.
4x4abc
Adventurer
nothing jumped the shark in 2002
yes some new electronic features were added (stability control etc) but when you follow owner reports on the forums closely, you'll see that the pre 2002 models have more electronic component failures than the 2002 (and when you consider that only a few hundred pre 2002 463 series are on the road versus several thousand of the post 2002 463 series - the 2002 and later seem far more reliable).
Only OEM ring and pinion are available for any of the G series. No aftermarket R&P have ever been available.
You are looking at around $1,000 per set of R&P without bearings and labor
rear R&P
front R&P
and yes, you are right, that funny € sign means Euro - $ to € = 1.33:1
here are the 463 R&P gear sets:463 R&P pdf
gear sets for the 460 series:
34:7 , 44:9, 37:7 and 37:6
yes some new electronic features were added (stability control etc) but when you follow owner reports on the forums closely, you'll see that the pre 2002 models have more electronic component failures than the 2002 (and when you consider that only a few hundred pre 2002 463 series are on the road versus several thousand of the post 2002 463 series - the 2002 and later seem far more reliable).
Only OEM ring and pinion are available for any of the G series. No aftermarket R&P have ever been available.
You are looking at around $1,000 per set of R&P without bearings and labor
rear R&P
front R&P
and yes, you are right, that funny € sign means Euro - $ to € = 1.33:1
here are the 463 R&P gear sets:463 R&P pdf
gear sets for the 460 series:
34:7 , 44:9, 37:7 and 37:6
Agaaiiin correct - I can't, but agree 100 percent - see picture attached of my 1991 230 Väth 2.6 beauty: As good as it get's!
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Bhos
Adventurer
zimm
Expedition Leader
unbeatable quality - never seen them stripped
unlike Toyota gears (in recent years) and definitely and unlike most aftermarket crap
and what were you doing at the time this occurred?
4x4abc
Adventurer
meh,
did not happen to me - it was a Tacoma 2WD with heavy camper driving where he shouldn't have, possibly driving in a way he shouldn't have.
see for yourself:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=46118#pid552433
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=46050&page=1
did not happen to me - it was a Tacoma 2WD with heavy camper driving where he shouldn't have, possibly driving in a way he shouldn't have.
see for yourself:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=46118#pid552433
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=46050&page=1