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W129 280sel euro 1984 transmission

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I just got a 1984 280sel euro w129. At 72mph my rpm is at 3500-3600. I guess I only have a 4 speed transmission with my m110 engine. Can anyone confirm this. I get 17-18 mile per gallon average. My manual says there was 4 speed and 5 speed models but I don't think its the original manual. My car starts in 1st gear from a stop.

Dan
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Yes. I have a w126. My iphone typed the wrong number. Anyway, what do you mean about the differential? Is my transmission not shifting into 5th or do I not have a fifth gear? I wish I had for those high rpms on the highway.

thanks for your help.

Dan
Thanks for the responses. What kind of gas mileage should I expect? I am getting around 17mpg. How can I improve that or is that normal? Also, any suggestions as to what spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor and wires I should use for my m110 engine? And do you guys get like a harmonic humming noise around 65-70 mph? Also, I am interested in changing my odometer back to the classic speedometer. Is it hard to get the dash out. My clock doesn't work either.

Thanks!

Dan
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