240D 4-speed manual swap in 300CD - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gavin_leslie · #1 12-01-2007, 03:10 AM

managed to get half of the stuff I ordered in preparation for the transplant.

I took a guess at the shift linkage bushings and lucked out(theres a lot of bushings to choose from), new pilot bearing, driveshaft coupler boot thingie and a new shift knob.

Im not sure what the deal was, but there were four 240Ds in the local yards and all of them were missing their shift knobs. Is this a rare item that fetches a kings ransom on the black market? I was lucky it seems that the 240 I was working on still had the shift mechanism itself. All the other 240s had theirs swiped...not the transmissions mind you, just the shifters and shift linkages.

The other half of the parts I ordered were two rebuild kits for the clutch master and slave cylinders. They should be arriving at the start of the week.

Yeah, I think this may turn out pretty well indeed.

Gavin

t walgamuth · #2 12-01-2007, 08:42 AM

The shifters never really wear out but they have a bushing that does. It is a bit of a job to change it. Folks who don't realize it is a $2 part might just get a new shifter. The knobs do sometimes fracture and a new one costs over $40. It looks like you are nearly ready.

Good luck.

On a car this old it is a hugley better deal running the unbreakable stick tranny vs trying to get an old automatic right. The automatics are about bulletproof but if they don't get the fluid and filters changed religeosly per the book they will begin to malfunction before 100k miles.

Tom W

winmutt · #3 12-02-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

The shifters never really wear out but they have a bushing that does.

You are referring to a bushing inside the shifter itself? I have only seen one shifter with the reverse lockout that worked properly. It is going into my car as a replacement for the one I have.

I saw a 116 v8 with a stick at the yard today!!!

t walgamuth · #4 12-03-2007, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

You are referring to a bushing inside the shifter itself? I have only seen one shifter with the reverse lockout that worked properly. It is going into my car as a replacement for the one I have.

I saw a 116 v8 with a stick at the yard today!!!

Yes, there is a plastic bushing that goes on the end of the shaft the shifter slides and swivels on. It is white plastic and shaped like Abe Lincolns hat. When it wears out the shifter gets sloppy and it is hard to get the exact gear you want. With the shifter out of the car it is pretty simple to change, and it will feel like a new shifter again.

Tom W

charmalu · #5 12-03-2007, 01:51 AM

WOW!!! What a difference, I`ll be over for dinner

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I can`t believe this is the same engine compartment. amazing what a'little elbow grease can do.

this is going to look so good you won`t let your

GF drive it

nice job.

Charlie

estod · #6 12-17-2007, 07:35 PM

Speaking of maintenance, remember to change the oil in the manny tranny every 10K. An old dealer mech told me to use ATF. I have used that, but now use Mobil 1 10-30 per Larry Bible. It seems to work fine. I still change it every 10K.

Stevo · #7 12-17-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by estod

Speaking of maintenance, remember to change the oil in the manny tranny every 10K. An old dealer mech told me to use ATF. I have used that, but now use Mobil 1 10-30 per Larry Bible. It seems to work fine. I still change it every 10K.

Sounds like your intent on taking care of that 5 speed

winmutt · #8 12-17-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by estod

Speaking of maintenance, remember to change the oil in the manny tranny every 10K. An old dealer mech told me to use ATF. I have used that, but now use Mobil 1 10-30 per Larry Bible. It seems to work fine. I still change it every 10K.

10-30? Not mobil1 synth atf?

t walgamuth · #9 12-18-2007, 12:30 AM

If the tranny is off the car I would go ahead and get and install the bolts. If it is all assembled I would probably not bother with it.

Tom W

t walgamuth · #10 12-18-2007, 12:40 AM

I have never heard of anybody changing tranny oil (stick even) at 10K miles.

I just checked the factory maintenance booklet from a 240d. It specifies changing the standard tranny oil at 5k miles and then every 15k to check and top off if necessary. Same for the diff.

No change is called for after the break in period.

If I buy a new to me 240 with a couple of hundred thou miles, I will change the standard tranny oil and the diff oil just on general principals.

Otherwise I just keep on driving them.

Of course, changing it every 10k will hurt nothing except your wallet a little and the environment a little, and you might wear out the threads on the plugs!

Tom W