W201 auto to manual tranny conversion

[shingleback]

I have a 190D, 2.5 turbo. I sense that the auto trans is about to go (291,000 km, both 2/3 and 3/4 shifts are slipping badly). I see 2 choices: spending the money to get the auto box rebuilt, and converting to a manual.

There is a manual trans available locally for $100, but I have to go and see it, to determine if the donor car has the rest of the gear that I will need (shifter, clutch components, pedal assy, bell housing etc).

Has anyone done this conversion on a W201? I have read several threads, but for other models.

What I need to know is:

Where can I get a flywheel for this engine; online searches have come up with nothing. Does anyone know if the flywheel for either 2.3 or 2.6 gasser will work?

Will I have to mess around with the driveshaft length? (i.e. are auto and manual trans the same length)

Any other issues I may not have thought about. All answers appreciated.

There are lots of 1986, 88 and 89 190D 2.5 models with manual transmissions. All you need to do is get the flywheel and driveshaft from one of those.