OM617 into '83 240 *AUTOMATIC*

[indybenz]

Hi folks. I did some research on this swap but did not find the exact info I was seeking.

I'm doing a low-buck transfer of my healthy OM617 into a decent-bodied 240 in a few weeks. Actually, I'm paying somebody to help out and want to have all my i's dotted and t's crossed as much as possible.

I plan to keep the automatic transmission *for now*.

Here's what I understand is necessary for the correct fit:
1. different coolant hose/location
2. rad and oil cooler from 300D
3. ???

I'm assuming perhaps incorrectly that I don't need to worry about the lengths of the driveshafts if we swap the entire driveline from the 300 to the 240.

Do I want to keep the 240 diff or swap the diff from the 300?

Thanks for any input. I plan to do a 4speed manual swap *later* when time and money permit, but not right now so thank you for not taking this thread off track

Cheers,
JD