Greetings All,

As you can tell, I am new to the wonderful world of Benz. I have recently purchased a 1983 300D and love it. Immaculate interior, runs super, 239,000 miles, A/C cold, heater has a mind of its own. Definite vacuum leak to door locks, plugged line for now. Definitely interested in 4 speed conversion. Checking on a possible 240D donor but it is a 1978. Is this a w123 or am I out of luck. Haven't heard from the owner yet so not even sure it is a 4 speed. Wanted to know if it was worth talking to him yet or not.

Thanks!

Yes, it's a W123.

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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate

Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later!
-German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123.

the early 240s like that 78 have some important differences.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

what are those differences?

the seat pressings? the vinyl/plastic grain?

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he has an 83 and just wants the tranny.

sorry

should bolt up.

ineon... you wise guy. fun though.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.