Auto to Manual conversion, 300CE 104 Engine
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300CE 24V Sportline 1991
Auto to Manual conversion, 300CE 104 Engine
Hello All,
I cannot stop imagining my old (290K Kms) 300CE 24 Sportline with a 5 speed (or later 6
speed???) manual box.
I have researched sources for numerous parts, including Mercedes' own "green" recycling plant
in Germany. I'm in France so geography isn't a problem and I'd be happy to drive to collect
good parts.
The big question is:
"What manual clutch/gearbox could be hung off the 104 engine without major cost/surgery?"
I have a very good, local garage where to father/son team love helping me with the car. They
know that my next projects are likely to be ATE/Brembo/Zimmermann discs, then Bilstein B12
suspension kit. But thereafter ...
The manual box is something I cannot stop thinking about.
It must be possible.
I don't think it's likely to be cheap but my view is that this car will be with me forever
and a few thousand Euro is far cheaper than any new or replacement vehicle, especially that
get close to the 124 coupe in terms of style and build quality.
Any ideas/warnings/encouragement/technical input would be very gratefully received.
Thank you in advance.
RayH
I cannot stop imagining my old (290K Kms) 300CE 24 Sportline with a 5 speed (or later 6
speed???) manual box.
I have researched sources for numerous parts, including Mercedes' own "green" recycling plant
in Germany. I'm in France so geography isn't a problem and I'd be happy to drive to collect
good parts.
The big question is:
"What manual clutch/gearbox could be hung off the 104 engine without major cost/surgery?"
I have a very good, local garage where to father/son team love helping me with the car. They
know that my next projects are likely to be ATE/Brembo/Zimmermann discs, then Bilstein B12
suspension kit. But thereafter ...
The manual box is something I cannot stop thinking about.
It must be possible.
I don't think it's likely to be cheap but my view is that this car will be with me forever
and a few thousand Euro is far cheaper than any new or replacement vehicle, especially that
get close to the 124 coupe in terms of style and build quality.
Any ideas/warnings/encouragement/technical input would be very gratefully received.
Thank you in advance.
RayH
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300CE 24V Sportline 1991
5 speed Getrag
Tell me more please.
Do you have any experience etc?
I imagine these would be available here in Europe (Germany) for rebuild to new spec.
What are they like?
Yours gettin gmore enthusiastic.
RayH
Do you have any experience etc?
I imagine these would be available here in Europe (Germany) for rebuild to new spec.
What are they like?
Yours gettin gmore enthusiastic.
RayH
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300CE 24V Sportline 1991
Mercedes Recycling
The address for MB's green recycling is:
http://www.mbatc.de/map.htm
Click on:
Teilekatalog Privat
then enter any post code/zip and you should get in and be able to search for parts.
It's all in German at present but they keep promising an English version - still not there.
There are some interesting parts there if you can do a bit of Google German translations.
RayH
http://www.mbatc.de/map.htm
Click on:
Teilekatalog Privat
then enter any post code/zip and you should get in and be able to search for parts.
It's all in German at present but they keep promising an English version - still not there.
There are some interesting parts there if you can do a bit of Google German translations.
RayH
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