I'm believe doing the manual conversion this winter if all goes well. I think it's a pretty safe assumption that the drive shaft will be different but I want to believe the shift linkage will be the same length on both cars, assuming I get it from a euro car (300D to 300CD). Does anyone know for sure on this?

No contestants? Does anyone know what the driveshaft length will need to be if I go with the manual?

I wasnt aware that the coupe diesels ever came with a manual trans?

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I think he's going from a Euro 300D to a US 300CD.

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Yes it should be the same.
But finding one is difficult.
If you find a Euro 300D, then the whole set up, FW on back to the rear Disk will be the same.

You other option is finding a Manual set up from a 240D


The DL length issue is on the front piece. Use a 240D front section and be sure to measure first. then measure again.

It is usually about 4 inches that is cut off and re-welded back together.
Have a DL shop do it and they will balance it.

The shift rods will have to be cut, re-threaded and bent slightly to fit.
Look at the bottom of your manual shifter assy. each of the flat levers will
have a hole, and on each side is a "V" piece of plastic.
Place a drill bit, nail etc...through the holes. This will keep the shifter assy. in the neutral position.

Remove the screw on ends off the rods.
Attach ea shift rod to the transmission.
Attach ea screw on end to the shifter assy. end
Hold the shift rod horizontally, lay the screw on end on top of the rod.
Mark the rod where it lines up with the center hole.
Cut off the rod and thread it.

This will give you the proper length.
Some guys cut the rods and then weld them back together.

The most plentiful FW would be from a 240D. have it matched balanced to the FW you removed.
Be sure to mark the FW position to the Crank with a chisel if you can not find any witness marks..

Purchase 12 new manual FW Bolts. They are stretch to yield.
You may be able to re use them, measure the neck size. spects are in the FSM.

When you remove the shift rods from the donor car, be sure to mark where they attach to the transmission.
Makes it easier when putting it back together.

If you go the 240D route, there is two different transmissions.
The older style with the separate bell housing and Iron Box case.
The newer style with the all one piece aluminum case.
The shift rods are specific to each box.


Charlie


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Jooseppi, you are correct. That's the exact plan. I know a lot of people do the sedan manual conversion but not a lot of coupes get the "upgrade" so I'm having trouble finding information.

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Herya go a 300CD manual trans swap.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/206755-240d-4-speed-manual-swap-300cd.html


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

I'm hoping to use the 300 euro for the change. Since it's coming from a 5 cylinder to a coupe 5 cylinder, I'm hoping the shifter linkage will be the same. The 240 linkage would certainly need to be shortened but I'm not sure about the sedan and couple length. I'm hoping the wheelbase is different because they took the few inches out of the middle, behind the shifter so I won't have to shorten it.