Another weird trans issue- '85 300SD - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

BillGrissom · #1 10-22-2013, 02:56 PM

One tiny piece of info, my 1985 300D CA W123 uses the transmission of later 1986+ 300D's. I found that out when changing the front seal while I had the engine out. I vaguely recall it was a mid-year change, but maybe due to the unique exhaust w/ catalytic converter, in which case might be all 1985 CA. Don't know if 300SD were the same deal, and may not even matter in your problem.

ROLLGUY · #2 10-22-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BillGrissom

One tiny piece of info, my 1985 300D CA W123 uses the transmission of later 1986+ 300D's. I found that out when changing the front seal while I had the engine out. I vaguely recall it was a mid-year change, but maybe due to the unique exhaust w/ catalytic converter, in which case might be all 1985 CA. Don't know if 300SD were the same deal, and may not even matter in your problem.

I believe it is in fact the same trans.....Rich