I converted my 240D to a manual about five years ago. I have a message saved somewhere about what parts were needed, etc. Be glad to send it to you if you want it. Best thing I ever did to that car.

Cruise control has never been a problem. How often do you depress the clutch at 50mph opr so with the cruise on? Never happened to me yet.

Len
'83 240D 335,000 miles, 40,000 miles as a manual