starting a c240 v6 conversion to a c43 amg

[Justin1600]

Glad you got them ok mate

I don't have the discs anymore or you could of had them Trev

What else do you need for the conversion ? Just the gearbox and converter

 

[horgantrevor]

gearbox torque converter and ecu

and a few smalls like front discs and bits

i bought two sets of 17 inch staggered alloys

im not going to run 18 on her they drive me mad i think they stick out to much in the front

any new with yours and new toys did you get the light weight pulley

 

[Justin1600]

I am running a set of 18" staggered monoblocks on mine at the minute to see what it drives like. If ok i will get them refurbed. They don't stick out at the front but are almost level.
I think the rear looks alot nicer with the wider dish

 

[Justin1600]

gearbox torque converter and ecu

and a few smalls like front discs and bits

i bought two sets of 17 inch staggered alloys

im not going to run 18 on her they drive me mad i think they stick out to much in the front

any new with yours and new toys did you get the light weight pulley

Just got a new black rear parcel shelf, electric rear blind and folding mirrors with all the wiring looms to fit when i get time

 

[horgantrevor]

those are the few toys i was looking for

i have been looking for a rear blind for ages i keep missing them

post a few pictures of the install

 

[shorty]

I have a set of discs for a 210 320cdi , would these be any use to you , there new never used

 

[horgantrevor]

by any chance do you have the size of them

ill can find out

 

[horgantrevor]

these are the part numbers i have A2104211812 und A2104211912.

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
The front discs on a C43 are the same as an E55.
They are a funny size, no other MB except above discs are the same. IIRC the disc diameter is 315mm.

 

[horgantrevor]

Yes I found out today
From. Mb

316 mm
Thick 28mm
Bore 67 mm

 

[horgantrevor]

guys what is the number on the c43 gearbox ie 722.?

im just wondering will the v6 one do i feel it wont

 

[horgantrevor]

i fitted the exhaust manifolds today i have a few min spare new exhaust studs and copper nuts
i also fitted the oil cooler seals the old ones were rock hard and the new were so soft

i fitted new exhaust gaskets also

i wired in more of the loom it had a few small clips missing for the electrical conection to injector which i got from any old loom last nite

she is coming along i must take pictures tomorrow and post

i have the part numbers for all seals and parts i must post them also for any one that needs them



once again if any one knows of the gearbox code ie ' 722.? please let me know for a c43 box



also any one have a price on the brake discs for a c43 i have a price of 550 euro here in ireland for the pair

 

[230K]

Hi

A 202033 and 202093 both have a 722.631 according to the EPC

A 202086 (C240T) has either a 722.698 or a 722.609

Hope this helps

230k

 

[horgantrevor]

perfect thx

ill have to look in to the box i have more i need to ring my friend and ask him about it

 

[bo_duke]

Hi there!

Careful with the front brake disc sizes. I have been trawling the net to try to source alternatives for my C43, as the OEMs are so expensive.

The alternatives advertised on eBay etc all seem to be 316mm x 28mm.
However, all the guidance on the net says the OEMs are 334mm x 32mm x 48mm.

The closest confirmed alternative I can find is the C320K discs, which are 330 x 28 – they are thinner, but people have confirmed fitting these with no probs on the web (and posted photos).

I came very close to taking a chance on E430 discs. They are sold in 2 sizes, one of which is 330mm x 32 mm x 47mm (and available on eBay for way less than OEM). But couldn't find anyone who'd tried them.

I asked Inchcape to compare the OEM vs E430 discs for me but they declined, so I bottled it and bough the OEMs (on back order from Germany for last 3 weeks).

Good luck!

 

[bo_duke]

Still looking for C43 gearbox and torque converter?
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

 

[horgantrevor]

That box is off a 430 I'm sure it's not the same as a c43 box

The torque In a c43 would be more then a 430

I'm sure

 

[bo_duke]

The advert implies its the same unit, but like you say...

I just checked EPC, but the E430 variants are slightly bewildering without a chassis number to go on. It implies that the torque converter may be a match (part number wise), but the gearbox different.

Can anyone with more EPC chutzpah advise?

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
The gearbox though it will fit and will almost certainly handle the extra torque is not the correct one the C43 Gearbox was only ever fitted to a 43, which makes them quite rare.

 

[bo_duke]

Found an old post by Olly implying that the E430 box has the same torque rating as the C43 box:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/117978-e430-200k-mad-buy-2.html

And another web page from a chap who put an E55 box into the C43 (different part numbers):
Transmission swap E55 into C43 feedback - MBWorld.org Forums

The box and converter just failed to sell for its £150 reserve - worth a punt? I guess it would be nice to know the differences between all these gearbox variants first.