My humble suggestion is that you stick with your manual transmission.even if it is broken fix it and it will still last you another generation. If you want an auto transmission car, its best to buy one that came with a factory fitted auto transmission. The reason i dont recommend the transplant is because, the auto transmission in these cars are controlled by vacuum modulators, so installing an auto transmission involves poking around with the vacuum system which always turns out to be a head ache if you dont have the correct diagrams, let alone the expertise. And on top of all that the drop in fuel efficiency by about 3 kilometers/liter. Messing around with the shifter assembly. Oh and most importantly its a bit slow. I just saw your question about the cost of conversion.

The person who wants to do the exchange is gaining out of the deal so he should pay you. I am about the check a potential w123 buy but have been informed by the seller that the transmission (4speed manual) has a humming noise.

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Jul 07, 2016 1984 Mercedes 300 D with 5 speed manual transmission. The next video is starting stop. In my euro spec 1984 w123 Mercedes 300D 4spd manual. Find great deals on eBay for w123 manual transmission and w123 differential. Shop with confidence. High Mileage and age can raise havoc on the shifting patterns of an automatic transmission. Adjusting and Fine Tuning Mercedes. Transmission tuning manual.

From my (somewhat limited) DIY experience it seems like a badly worn bearing in the tranny. Could be input shaft bearing, main drive bearing counter shaft bearing.??? This could mean a neglected car which has not seen frequent oil changes. But of course this would need a physical examination. How To Install Sun Visor Bushings. Can any of you tell me if you have had similar experience with your w123 trannys and what was the diagnosis and what was the cost involved?

I am a bit worried because the owner informed me that he replaced the tranny from a donor car? Does this mean it is cheaper/smarter to do that rather than fix a couple of worn bearings? Or there could be other issues lurking under?

First, I want to start off and say that im new to the forum. I am 16 years old and doing my first manual conversion, so I may not know everything about being a mechanic. Draytek Vigor 510 Wlan Usb Adapter Driver. I have a 1981 Mercedes 300D W123 with the OM617.952 turbo diesel and auto transmission from a 1984 300TD wagon that I swapped in. I was at a local Pull'n'Save and found a 1979 240D W123. It had the 4 speed manual tranny.

I have already read so much about these manual swaps and decided i'll pull it out. So one Saturday morning, my brother and I pulled everything we thought we'd need for a manual conversion and for $140 dollars, I had a manual transmission, Flywheel, Clutch disk, pressure plate, Cross member, drive shaft, pedal, and shifter assembly, with all the bolts for everything. School is out on Tuesday, so thats when shes going up and I'm going to pull the tranny. I have researched a lot about this conversion, but i dont really understand about balancing the flywheel to the crankshaft?

I dont know how to find out if my flywheel is neutrally balanced. Download The Urban And Regional Planning Reader Birch Pdf File. Any help or tips about this conversion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a LOT! First, I want to start off and say that im new to the forum. I am 16 years old and doing my first manual conversion, so I may not know everything about being a mechanic. I have a 1981 Mercedes 300D W123 with the OM617.952 turbo diesel and auto transmission from a 1984 300TD wagon that I swapped in. I was at a local Pull'n'Save and found a 1979 240D W123.

It had the 4 speed manual tranny. I have already read so much about these manual swaps and decided i'll pull it out. So one Saturday morning, my brother and I pulled everything we thought we'd need for a manual conversion and for $140 dollars, I had a manual transmission, Flywheel, Clutch disk, pressure plate, Cross member, drive shaft, pedal, and shifter assembly, with all the bolts for everything. School is out on Tuesday, so thats when shes going up and I'm going to pull the tranny. I have researched a lot about this conversion, but i dont really understand about balancing the flywheel to the crankshaft?