Another tranny question
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Another tranny question
I would like to replace the automatic transmission in my 86 300E with a manual one. Anyone ever done this? Is it possible?? 
The existing tranny slips out of gear just after attempting to go into 3rd. I have to put it into neutral and then back into gear to keep it going. It also enagages roughly putting it into reverse. As long as I do not go above 40 mph its ok. Otherwise, the car is in great shape and I really enjoy it. It has been sitting in my garage crying for help for the past year. I thought it would be "fun" to have a manual transmission IF it can be done without piles of money.
Any advice, recommendations would be most appreciated.
The existing tranny slips out of gear just after attempting to go into 3rd. I have to put it into neutral and then back into gear to keep it going. It also enagages roughly putting it into reverse. As long as I do not go above 40 mph its ok. Otherwise, the car is in great shape and I really enjoy it. It has been sitting in my garage crying for help for the past year. I thought it would be "fun" to have a manual transmission IF it can be done without piles of money.
Any advice, recommendations would be most appreciated.
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1992 300e
Well it might take a small pile of money to do it. You would need the manual trans, shifter assembly and maybe a console for a manual. Then there is the need for a clutch pedal. I'm not sure if you can just add the pedal or need a complete pedal assembly. Also do they use a clutch cable or hydraulic setup? You might need a different driveshaft & trans mount too. Also do the manual cars have a different real axle ratio? The existing trans cooler will need to be capped off.
Anything can be done if you really want to. In the next year or two I will be buying a newer 00-03 Benz. When I do, I am thinking about a Turbo Buick engine swap for my 300. That will need a little pile of money too
Have fun!
Ron
Anything can be done if you really want to. In the next year or two I will be buying a newer 00-03 Benz. When I do, I am thinking about a Turbo Buick engine swap for my 300. That will need a little pile of money too
Have fun!
Ron
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This guy did it. I'm thinking of doing the same.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...osts=19&fid=11
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/foru...osts=19&fid=11
