Well I was not aware of that, but that is the case. The starter is on the drivers side. However the problem is not impossible to solve as the bell housing on the manual transmissions used until 1982 late were cast separate from the transmissions and can be easily changed. A new one could easily be obtained from the dealer. If it is too much, then a used one could be had for the price of shipping plus a little for the part from junkyards in Great Britian and the Netherlands.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!