back to my box... :-/

[louisjames]

how can i tel what my gear box is? i have the vin number and have checked against that site but doesnt mention the box type. is it 4 speed or is it 5 speed?? amd if its 4 speed, can i put a 5 speed box on it? thanks

 

[Parrot of Doom]

What numbers does your gear selector have on it?

 

[television]

140's have the 722 5 speed box, if you drive at 62 MPH on light throtle and take the gear shft back one, a change in the RPM should be seen.
you can check it out here, certainly from 97 on


Malcolm

 

[mioba]

have a look at the data card stuck in the back of your service card.
if your still not sure just ask at a stealers

 

[louisjames]

sorry, reason i say it is that revs seems high at 80, plus my eclass had d-4-3-2 and w/s (i think) but this one has d-3-2 e/s. surley its menta be a 5 speed, yet only 4 are working, help glady appriciated.

 

[television]

sorry, reason i say it is that revs seems high at 80, plus my eclass had d-4-3-2 and w/s (i think) but this one has d-3-2 e/s. surley its menta be a 5 speed, yet only 4 are working, help glady appriciated.

Give me the first 6 numbers of your VIN and I will check it out.

Malcolm

 

[louisjames]

ok great, first 6 on vin are...WDB 140033

 

[television]

ok great, first 6 on vin are...WDB 140033

I am drawing a blank on this one, first time ever the gearbox does not come up

The car is also known as a 300SEL 3.2, yours is model code 17s 320L the engine is a104.990, it could be 772/2-3-4-5-6.

What year is the car ?

Malcolm

 

[louisjames]

****** typical, how do you mean 23456? im lost, and shes a 93/94, taller back lights, first model.

 

[big x]

If the numbers on the gear quadrant go up to 3 it's a four speed box.

adam

 

[big x]

If the numbers on the gear quadrant go up to 3 it's a four speed box.
Hardly rocket science to work that out.The 5 speed was a cost option
on the early W140 six cylinder.

adam

 

[louisjames]

lets be glad were not rocket scientist trainees then eh? anyway, if thats the case, does anyone know if a 5 speed box will bolt on in its place and does the gearbox have an internal ecu?

 

[television]

lets be glad were not rocket scientist trainees then eh? anyway, if thats the case, does anyone know if a 5 speed box will bolt on in its place and does the gearbox have an internal ecu?

What year is the car.

Malcolm

 

[big x]

I can't see it being economic to fit a 5 speeder.Best to sell and buy the spec you want.
The 722.5 W 5 A 030 box is hydraulic with overdrive and should fit.

The later 722.6 W 5 A 330 is electronic and would not. (note some of the later versions of your car appear to be fitted with this box)

It's the number after the W that tells you whether the box is 4 or 5 speed.
So for example your current box appears to be the:

722.3 W 4 A 040

Phew...

adam

 

[louisjames]

ok adam,so im abit lost now! so is my box defo a four speed then? and/or with overdrive? nothing changes at 62, and if it is 4 speed and i wanted to fit 5spd, which type/model numbers box would i need? thanks for your help and research.