5 speed manual for a W-115....??? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Stevo · #16 02-20-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

Bolt up is an oversimplification. Yes, the Getrag 5-speed will bolt up to a 615 but you'll have to fab a rear support, driveshaft and, alter the length of the shifter rods.

I know, I've done it on a 617.

The shifter is completely different also, actually looks a little "cheezy" compared to the 4 spd shifter.

R Leo · #17 02-20-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

The shifter is completely different also, actually looks a little "cheezy" compared to the 4 spd shifter.

Must be different shifters on some of these units..the shifter in the 240D Euro that donated my 5-speed was almost identical to the 4-speed shifter.

Stevo · #18 02-20-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

Must be different shifters on some of these units..the shifter in the 240D Euro that donated my 5-speed was almost identical to the 4-speed shifter.

Yah, I remember because the back up light switch was not even close to smeller, not as heavy duty as the 4 speed one. Someone said the tyrannys were the same length, maybe I coulda used my old drive shaft, didn't check. but I remember there was a 4 bolt cross member like the auto trannys have with the 4 spd. I just swapped everything

rudolfgreen · #19 02-21-2008, 11:33 AM

What is the stock diff in back.. 3.92? Swap in the 3.69 from the later models. $.02