i'm doing a n/a 240d 4spd manual to a n/a euro 300d 4spd manual conversion over the next month. i have most of the parts, but looking for a more detailed shop manual for a reference. i've got a haynes manual and looks rather easy -BUT- not sure if it's lacking key details. looks reather simple not having to deal with turbo stuff. a check list style would be perfect and any advise.

There is a lot of info on doing the swap. been done many times.

I just replaced my auto for a 4-spd manual last April. there are some hoops to jump through, but for the most part, plug and play.

Do you have the complete eng and 4-spd trans from the euro? If you do, you will have the 617 flywheel, very rare. most of us use the 240D flywheel, that`s all there is.

If you have the euro 5cyl and 4-spd, grab the driveline,, as there will be no cutting and balancing issue.


www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=88699

this is one that was helpful to me.

I don`t think there is a manual on doing the swap, this forum will be your best resource.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

the euro 300d still had the manual transmission attacked. i only purchased the motor with the flywheel. should i get the transmission? will the bell housing be the same as the 240D? the guy still has the transmission with bell housing.

How did I miss the glorious impending return of the Squash???
The engine swap will be very easy. I imagine the biggest issue will be some wiring differences and that pesky exhaust system connection point which I imagine will be a bit different???
Did you get the engine and tranny from Don or just the engine? Did you get the driveshaft too?
I need to call Don because I need a tranny to put into China. This 3rd gear grinding is driving me crazy.
Have you completely recovered from your bike accident?
And more importantly, have yall had that baby yet???

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

he will make me a deal on the transmission if you want me to ask him. he doesn't want to have to seperate 'em -labor. i'm going to pick it up in a week or so. the wife is due anyday. i might try to go next weekend. he was saying $300ish. maybe i can get him to come down with taking it as a unit. i'll call him in a few days.