[bboybaroo]

I know that the auto-to-manual transmission swap has been discussed many times here, and i have read through all most all of those posts and could not pin down an answer to my questions. I am wondering if the 5-speed in the 230ce will work in a 300td/t. Hopefully this will only require the work discussed when swapping a 4-speed from the 240d. please let me know.

 

[Boardmonger]

Yea it should work as far as I know. Did you get lucky and find a 230ce?

 

[bboybaroo]

Yes i did. I have been preparing to make the purchase only to find out that is in fact a 4-speed!!!! aaagh! http://www.benzworld.org/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif http://www.benzworld.org/forums/images/icons/icon8.gif

 

[Boardmonger]

Dang that stinks. The 5er was an extra cost option so for a "lower" 230 some people may have not wanted to invest the extra amound. With the transmission you will still need a heavier flywheel, either from a euro 300 (best option) or a 240 stick.

 

[Martin T]

bboybaroo, It will NOT work. M102 has the starter on the left side, all other W123 engines on the right. Find another one.

 

[bboybaroo]

Not that i don't trust you Martin, i just want to confirm that this FOR SURE will not work. I am going to look at the car tommorow and they are asking half of what they wanted before. If infact this transmission wont fit my 300td, does anyone want it? I am buying the car strictly for the bumpers+headlights and the rest of it will be up for grabs.

 

[diametricalbenz]

Hmm. do the pedals and shifter linkages and all the necessary pieces to convert a W123 sedan transfer over from that 230CE?

If all you want is the bumper and headlights I would definitely be interested in everything (pedals, master clutch cylinder, slave cylinder etc) for a conversion if you're not pulling that already.

Aren't you down in San Clemente?

 

[washerman]

i need the climate control unit if is not manural kind

 

[euroamg]

Whats the color of the interior?

 

[Martin T]

bboybaroo: It's OK, I don't trust myself either. But I am absolutely sure about that. I'd love to have a 5 speed on my Coupé, unfortunately I'm too far away from you.

diametricalbenz: Pedals and things are compatible with sedan.

If anybody wishes to transplant the Coupé transmission to a sedan or wagon, he'll need another propeller shaft as well. And a number of other things.

 

[bboybaroo]

Went to look at the car today. The body is pretty rusty everywhere and the rear bumper has a small hole in it. The lights were in perfect condition as was the front bumper. Everything else is pretty sketchy. The interior is black and the rear seat was in very nice condition. Both of the fronts are shot. They are asking $500 for the car and i passed. It also has a reconstructed title. I don't think the car is going to go anywhere so im going to wait it out and try to get it for less.

 

[diametricalbenz]

bboybaroo if and when you go back to the car grab me whatever you can get, shifter, linkages, pedals, clutch cylinder, slave cylinder and whatever else you can get to do a W123 conversion. Are any of the driveshaft pieces left?

Where are you located?

 

[bboybaroo]

I am located in Portland, Oregon. I didnt get the car today, but as far as i know it is still available. If it winds up in my hands all parts will be available here.