To the Men and Women of the diesel forum,
I just wanted to say thanks for the help/advice/tips that were offered about a month ago when I threw up a thread about 'how hard is it to change transmissions'. (its a # of pages back by now...)

European connection in KY helped me get a trans for my mom's 240D (automatic trans ) and I sucessfully swapped it out. The new one is filled w/ fluid (and goes in gear just fine, reverse real quick). I have yet to run it down the road, to check everything out, but in due time (got to change filters here and there, and a couple little things before I turn it over to her)

I've never changed transmissions in a car before and was worried about screwing something up underneath there- I was working under the W123 this whole time and it all went pretty smoothy... No big problems (just be sure to line up those bolt holes on the TorqueConv.) I used my ATV/motorcycle lift, but agree that a transmission jack is worth the rent (or the $50 at harborfreight). I had the Clymer which helped a little (cant find tranmission anything on my MB-W123 cd...)

The car waits a load of parts (new oil pan gasket, AT filter kit, check/replace rear diff fluid...) but I have a lot of confidence that I'll have it sweet/running before I get married (sept13).

Y'all rock, thanks guys

-John

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Congrats on the tranny swap! Thats a big job!

While I did not help you in your effort, I know the feeling.

You guys on the diesel forum are the best members I have seen on any forum. You are quick, polite and knowledgable. I have asked several questions in the last few days, and I know I will ask a few more. When doing a big project, you guys are always there to help.

Thanks from me too

Well I dont know if this board is the BEST in help or not.. I do know though ur damn good and even if you or someone else was less than Damn Good a THANKS should allways be passed on for help given. Soooo that being said here is my .02

THANX

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Life; SNAFU Situation Normal All Fouled Up, & FUBAR: Fouled Up Beyond All Repair

-Now: Snafued Jeep TJ w/OM617 2Be daily driver & building SS M1079 w/Ambo boxed /live in Adv. Truck, Diesel KLR conversion
-Sold 62 UNIMOG Camper w/617 Turbo, 85 300SD

You can do anything to that car. You can't find a better one to do what you did to it if this is your first time. Understand too that MB's from your car through about 1985 models is pretty much the same procedure. I think it is easier to pull the engine/tranny all together than replacing the tranny on my back. I get pretty sore anymore working up underneath them nowadays. I mentioned maybe building a shop and the wife said I was not going to be here long enough to be able to enjoy itjk.

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