Recently converted an auto W201 to a manual 5-speed. Did it with the car on jack stands as I don't have a lift. If I were to do another one, I'd pull the motor and tranny out of the car as one. If you have a lift, maybe its easier to just mess with the tranny under the car? Good luck!

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