190 Transmission conundrums - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mkiii88turbo · #1 04-13-2009, 11:10 PM

I've got an 86 190D 2.5 with a transmission that's, how you say, completely dead.

I've been looking around and heard a rumor that a transmission from a 16V would work without much modification. Is this true? What modification do I need to do?

I've also been throwing around the idea of converting it to a manual transmission. What extra parts do I need?

Obviously, a clutch pedal and shifter linkage. But what else?

Thanks for answering the stupid newb questions.

Mark DiSilvestro · #2 04-14-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mkiii88turbo

I've got an 86 190D 2.5 with a transmission that's, how you say, completely dead.

I've been looking around and heard a rumor that a transmission from a 16V would work without much modification. Is this true? What modification do I need to do?

I've also been throwing around the idea of converting it to a manual transmission. What extra parts do I need?

Obviously, a clutch pedal and shifter linkage. But what else?

Thanks for answering the stupid newb questions.

Clutch-flywheel & pilot bearing - assuming they will mate up to your existing crankshaft. Some engines have different cranks depending on automatic or manual. Don't know about the 190.
You may need a different driveshaft. Check the length of the one on whatever donor supplies the manual tranny & other parts.

Happy Motoring, Mark

mkiii88turbo · #3 04-14-2009, 09:20 PM

Any word on the crankshaft issue?

Also, any word on the gasser transmission?

Thanks.