Hi all. Is it possible to pull a (manual) transmission without removing the engine? Last two engine swaps I've taken out the engine and tranny as a unit.
Not sure if it's possibly to only take out the transmission. Anyone?

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1966 Mercedes Benz 230S with OM617.912, automatic. Disk brakes from W108
1983 Mercedes Benz 300TD grey, OM617.912 and 5-speed manual
1983 Mercedes Benz 300TD blue 7-seater, OM617.912 and 5-speed manual

Yes, it is quite easy. Just depends on whether you prefer working longer on your back or on your feet.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

Yes. I've done it, but I had a lift and a tranny jack at my disposal at the time. I've R&R'ed a an automatic before without benefit of those, and it takes a lot more time and effort, but it can be done.

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83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
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The transmissions used in the 240D from 81 - 83 is the all one piece Aluminum Case, and weigh around 54 pounds.

The older one with the Iron Case and Aluminum Bell Housing is a bit heavier.

It`s just a matter of disconnecting the Driveline, Exhaust Hanger, Shift Rods, Clutch Line, Transmission Mount, and then the 2 Starter bots and the other 6 or so trans to eng bolts. then laying on your back grab the trans and lift and wiggle it back to clear the Input Shaft and it is yours.

Might need to use a Jack to hold the back on the engine from sagging and take the stress off the Engine mounts.


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

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Removing the manual transmission is easy.

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