please...does anyone know the transmission model # for the 5 spd. manual transmission compatible with the 82 - 85 300D series? are there any problems with hooking up the 5 spd. to the 617.952 (5 cyl. turbodiesel)? can the transmission handle the torque and the hp? thanks, everyone.

I don't know if they ever made a 5 speed to mate up with a 617 engine

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If the 4 speed does, I don't see why the 5 speed wouldn't

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

There were never any factory turbo models with a manual transmission until the C30 AMG.

As far as the tranny working, do a search, there are PLENTY of threads about auto-manual conversions.

I'm almost certain the 300D was available with a 5spd manual option in Europe.

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1979 240d - 100% Stock
1982 380sl - 100% Stock
1985 190e 2.3 - Heavily Modified

5 speed transmition for that car 1983 and 1985.
The part number is 717.401.

Hope this helps.

Louis.

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Try this web site, http://www.jie.com/Mercedes/mercedes_benz_transmissions.htm
good reference place.

Good Luck on your project

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