How can I once I get the number?

I am having a really hard time seeing the numbers on the side of the transmission. I can see 722 315 since I know they are supposed to be there, but the rest are fairly unintelligible, even after some cleaning. The stupid exhaust is in the way which doesnt help. So I am hoping I can find the original tranny # and work backwards.

Thanks,dd

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'85 300D, 'Lance',250k, ... winter beater (100k on franken-Frybrid 3 Valve Kit)
'82 300D, 'Tex', 228k body / 170k engine ... summer car
'83 300TD Cali Wagon 210k, wife's car

Run the VIN through the russian decoder or send it to the MB classic center. They will give you the original engine and tranny #s

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

It is really very easy to take the rubber donuts loose at the rear of the exhaust. While it is hanging loose, don't exert to much force on it, but it will probably allow you to move it enough to see the numbers

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Junqueyardjim
Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis



1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!

Maybe you can get it from EPCnet Online. It's free now (for U.S.) although you have to put your credit card info in and select $0. I entered my VIN but don't know why I'm getting 2 numbers: 722315 W4 A040 and 722315 02 659841.

http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/subscribe.jsp

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1985 300D Turbo
"Evolution is God's way of giving upgrades" Francis Collins

The first set of numbers are for the model and the other is the serial number.

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DJ


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

Thanks. So the s/n applies to the transmission as I believe the car s/n would be the last numbers in the VIN.

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1985 300D Turbo
"Evolution is God's way of giving upgrades" Francis Collins

In the number 722315 02 659841, "659841" is the actual s/n.

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DJ


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