It looks like the starter is on the same side on a 603 as in some of the gassers. My idea, would it be possible to put in a manual tranny, such as a 5 speed from a W201 with a 102? Don't they all have a similar bolt pattern on the bell housing? The overdrive gear would possibly give it a chance to give great fuel ecomomy. This idea's been brewing in my head even before my issues with this car.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012