If MB was smart (and they seem to be) they would have designed things so that an automatic was "1 cyl" longer than the manual. I'm supprised the 240D shaft was not correct. What was the problem with it?

Edit: now it makes sense.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine