I sent 4x4 labs an email asking if they've ever heard of using a Toyota W series transmission in a Mercedes. I'm getting kind of excited about this idea, even thought I have no budget for it and I've only had the SD back on the read about 9 months since I overhauled the power train... You'd think I'd want to enjoy the thing for a while, but now I'm thinking I might rip it apart again.

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dont feel bad. Ive got 5 engines (2 benz) and 9 transmissions (6 benz) in my work space as part of a huge back log of projects, as well as a complete 115 stock 4-speed death trap that hasn't been driven in a month.
I think actually driving a project vehicle is over rated. Wheres the fun in that? if you can drive it around, what makes it different from any old car?

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I've just gotta not rip the SD apart until I get this thing fixed, I gotta get to work somehow. lol


But I'm thinking about getting a Toyota trans at pick n pull this weekend because they're having a half off sale.

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Walkenvol has just posted a nice link for those of you thinking about using non MB gearboxes

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/3004820-post13.html

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Thanks for the update...Going to check that out.

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Here's the link for the one for sale I saw

Marktplaats.nl - OM615 t/m OM617 - Accessoires en Onderhoud

The advertiser says he's only got one left. I'll contact him and ask for the manufacturer and part number.

The shipping will be at least the same amount. This isn't a cheap from Europe to the US option unless I / we can work out who makes these things.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Well the seller (very kindly) got back to me and told me that he had bought the adapter from these people

Dintra Transmissies in Putten, het adres voor aandrijftechnieken voor jachten en schepen

They do loads of nice coupling stuff too.

Just for the record - tthe English language catalogue is a bit out of date; but the most recent Dutch version has loads more stuff in it.

The adapter plate can be found on page 65 of the Dutch version of the catalogue for the price of 280 euros {and that's probably a price without 21% sales tax}

(So if "anyone" wants the one for sale at 79 euros + 13 euros to get it to me and then wants to pay for additional postage from me to you I'm happy to act as a go between so long as I know you - you also need to do this in the next 48 hours or so - otherwise someone else might snap it up)

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

For those like me who don't know the exchange rates, 1 euro = 1.28 dollars

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You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need.

I recently measured the bolt holes on the bell housing on a 722.112 automatic transmission for someone on BW =>

Droolworthy? 5-Speed For Your Diesel - Page 2 - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

This might help someone looking for similar information here.


The dimensions are =>

A-H => 9cm
G-B => 20.5cm
F-C => 17.5cm
E-D => 15.25cm
D-H => 22.8cm
E-A => 23.8cm
D-G => 19.8cm
E-G => 10.5cm
D-B => 11.5cm
E-B => 22cm

All measurements made with a tape measure. All measurements made from a subjective centre of bolt hole!

The vent is at the top of the transmission (just in case you were wondering)

Attached Thumbnails

 

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Hi I have the transmission for sale, it is located in Guatemala Central America, but if there is someone interested......let me know.......i only want 600.00 US...plus shipping.......

The 717411 sells here in California for around $350.00

717.411 was sold in the US in the 190Es... it's not a $600 tranny over here.

If you do want to list it for sale, the used parts section of the forum would be the best place to do so.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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