On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 12:13 PM, <relng...@aol.com> wrote: >> ...I also think that is pretty much impossible to retro fit a OM onto the >> 4matic drive system. The M103 and the 4matic system where pretty much build >> to >> fit together like a puzzle... >> > My goodness, even I know that the M103 for 4-matics had a unique oil pan to > clear the shafts. Hasn't anybody ever actually looked underneath?
BMW solved that problem on their first 4WD car (the E30 chassis 325iX) by running the halfshaft on one side THROUGH the oil pan, believe it or not. (Hey, at least they didn't put the gearbox in there too like a Mini or Countach.) Alex Chamberlain _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
