I don`t know if you readf Dropnosky`s thread over in STD on how to adapt a 5 spd from a w201 to a w123. here is how he got around the Cross mount.
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/thread-how-to-adapt-a-w201-5-speed-to-om616-om617-applications?pid=13658#pid13658

Go down to post# 13 item#2.




Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works