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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY
You could just as easily use an AX5 (non 4X4), which are plentiful and cheap.
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AX-15's come in both 2WD and 4WD models.
You might trade one set of problems (mating the W201 5-speed to the OM617) for an entirely new set of problems. The MB trannys fit really tight under the car. How does the size of an AX-15 compare? Will it fit in the tunnel and keep the driveline alligned? What about the cross member? How will you mate the drive shafts?
However, you might find these problems less trouble to resolve making this a better solution. I'd like to see someone take this on.