Can I install a 96 E300D transmission into my 1997 E300D? My 97 is an electronic tranny while the 96 is not. I would think that this may mess with the ECU but really what do I know. Thanks for any advice.

No,
The engine ECU needs signals from the trans ecu & the trans ecu needs info from the valve body.

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Thanks MBDOC I cant catch a break!

You did though. Think of what you would feel like had you gotten the other transmission and installed it. There are a lot of brands now that almost demand the same exact transmission interchange. Or the electronicaly controled shifts etc just do not work out. Your thoughts were even more of a reach.

Really? I dont know about you but I would never purchase a part let alone a transmission before I knew it was compatible.

"Your thoughts were even more of a reach." what exactly did that mean?

MBDOC,

Can I install a 1998 or 1999 Transmission into my 1997 e300D? I know those years had turbos and mine didnt. Please let me know. Thanks