Hello,

In looking for a replacement engine for my '80 240D automatic, I've found one out of a manual transmission car. Can I expect any issues, such as balance, if I run this engine with my transmission? I don't really feel like doing a complete auto to manual conversion.

As for the AC, the replacement engine has an R4 compressor that isn't seized (which means it's automatically better than mine). To try this compressor, is there anything I can do to clean it out or ensure that I have the best chance that it will work, beyond flushing the rest of the system and replacing the drier and expansion valve? It will probably have to sit disconnected with the engine for a couple weeks before I hook it up again.

Thanks for any insight!