Hey Winmutt,

How can I get a Getrag 717.400 5 speed for $750 or whatever the costs noted by Forced Induction ? From Germany or where ever? I have been looking for years now. I am looking for a 4 speed donor car to get everything BUT the 5 speed transmission. Any leads would be very appreciated. Winmutt, you're about 3 hours from me. I am willing to drive one weekend to get the 5 speed. If that happens, I have an awsome upgraded driveshaft for sale since the 5 speed transmission will use a shortened driveshaft. Thanks.

Here is the Google translation
http://translate.google.com/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=nl&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fauto-onderdelen.marktplaats.nl%2Fmercedes-benz-onderdelen%2F478988493-aanpassing-kit-voor-w124-5-bak-in-w123-115.html

There is also the Dropnosky method.

http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-How-to-adapt-a-W201-5-speed-to-OM616-OM617-applications


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

So a relatively faithful translation from Army I feel!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

OH darn, I thought you would be all snuggle in your bed by now.

6:40am on the west coast, and first cup of coffee.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Nahhh it is 15:44 here - I'm making dinner for the kids - I feel like chicken tonight!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

For sale in Holland

http://link.marktplaats.nl/475272346

150 euros... but we hit ye olde postage problem again...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Any one know somebody in the military that could swing by and pick that thing up?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Hold your horses Charlie I guess it has been to the moon and back - "good ones" - although it is difficult to tell sell for closer to 300 Euros. How much would it cost to rebuild one?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Search German sites for "W123 5 gang"
http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p0.m570.l1313&_nkw=w123+5+gang&_sacat=See-All-Categories

The UK had many of them too.
http://motors.ebay.co.uk/

you would end up using the conversion kit for those two though, the starter is on the wrong side for the diesel 123s, would be great for the later models though.
So the euro 123 chassis 280CE and such had the starter on the driver side?

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