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Originally Posted by pawoSD
My recent replacement of the valve stem seals on my motor has cured my oil consumption and plug fouling....I've driven about 650 miles since then with nay a single misfire. It runs perfect. Oil consumption is non-existent as well. My tech said that some of the guides are worn....but that it should be fine for a long time before needing any further work.....the M103 is growing on me....as my diesel sits in pieces... 
I drive a lot in 3rd in the city too unless its flat and I can just glide along at 1100rpm....though, if given enough pedal it can climb some good hills even in 4th....around 1700-1800rpm. I suppose it helps to have the lighter W124 chassis.  |
Cured for now. If your head hasn't been off, get ready as it's going to happen sooner than later.
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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
Yeah, I used to go to church with a lady that had a 280SEL with a manual shift. First time I looked in it, I had to take a doubletake, because at the time, I didnt know that manual shifts were ever in any S-Class. She also has (or had) a 2006 E-Class Mercedes. I have not seen her since 2006?
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Same here!.. on the first time I saw one. I'm going to have to scour the EPC and find out what fits exactly.
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Originally Posted by danwatt
It wouldnt be that hard to do. Any five speed from a m103 OR m102 would work, so take a look at some 190's. You'll have to have the driveshaft elongated and figure out how to get a clutch pedal installed. I'm sure the pedal assembly from a w123 could work. Shift linkages may have to be custom fabricated as well but that should not be too difficult.
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Hm, an M102s would too... good to know.
I was thinking on just importing the W126 pedal assy from ebay.de
Any clue how much shorter the five speed box is over the 722.3?