I looked up in the parts catalog.

in the picture, the upper on is listed for the CD, pricy.

the lower one is the sedan. Maybe the lower priced one could be adapted. for that price, I would try.

http://www.allpartsexpress.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1980-MERCEDES--BENZ-300d--/--L5--3005cc--3.0l--Diesel--Fi-Body--Parts&yearid=1980%40%401980&makeid=MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40X&engineid=1193701%40%40300D++%2F+L5%2D3005cc+3%2E0L+DIESEL+FI%40%40300D&catid=Body+Parts%40%40Body+Parts&subcatid=Door+Lock+Actuator@@Door+Lock+Actuator&mode=PA

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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