You can use any non 4 bolt pan transmission. Just make sure two swap the electronic pickup from the 85.

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if you have a minute could you explain why ? just for knowings sake.

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1996 E300 110,000
1985 300TD 212,000
1980 300D 238,000

The only difference between an 85 and any other turbo tranny is the electronic pickup on the side. And you can move that from one to the other. Now the TC is diff as well but you probably don't need to replace that.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42