So, my 85's transmission (non-functioning glittery burnt fluid) is different from all the other years! So, either I find an 85 trans on the Big Island or buy one from the mainland ~$1000 or...

I do have an 80 300D with working trans and engine as a parts car. I am thinking I will just pop the engine and trans out of that one put it into the 85...

My question is, aside from the motor mounts are there any other parts I should think about replacing while the engine is out of the car? Any other maintenance type things that could be done?

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Thanks,
Will

1985 300D- 222k- (bad transmission)
1980 300D- (parts car)
1982 300SD- 242k