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I've been dealing with 722.6 slipping issues and after changing the conductor plate, solenoids, pilot bushing, etc... im still dealing with slipping/overheating. I've decided to drop the ball and do a manual swap as im a fan of 3-pedal sedans
I've gotten alot of information and already am working out a deal to buy the whole kit (transmission, pedals, clutch & flywheel, shift linkage.. etc). The seller has also given me a good amount of information as he's done multiple manual conversions for customers.
The main thing im worried about here is the front half of the driveshaft. from what ive seen there are different lengths but they're all compatible as far as bolt patterns go.
2nd concern is mounting pedal box using w203 pedals. i've heard these are a direct fit from some people and heard there will be minor modification from others.
Feel free to add any information to this thread about the swap
I've been dealing with 722.6 slipping issues and after changing the conductor plate, solenoids, pilot bushing, etc... im still dealing with slipping/overheating. I've decided to drop the ball and do a manual swap as im a fan of 3-pedal sedans
I've gotten alot of information and already am working out a deal to buy the whole kit (transmission, pedals, clutch & flywheel, shift linkage.. etc). The seller has also given me a good amount of information as he's done multiple manual conversions for customers.
The main thing im worried about here is the front half of the driveshaft. from what ive seen there are different lengths but they're all compatible as far as bolt patterns go.
2nd concern is mounting pedal box using w203 pedals. i've heard these are a direct fit from some people and heard there will be minor modification from others.
Feel free to add any information to this thread about the swap
And what brake booster are you going to use with that pedal?
Before you make that move contact XF motorsports in Canada, they did a manual swap on their E55. They have Napa know how, and a complete CNC machine for engineering parts, and the programming knowledge for the TCU. https://www.63motorsports.com/
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Last edited by Yuille36; Jun 20, 2023 at 11:11 AM.
back to the drawing boards. hadn't considered that yet. thanks for pointing that out. the swap has been done so i know it's possible but i need to finish my research
Very interesting project! A manual swap has crossed my mind, but i've never checked into it. The W211 was offered as a manual over here in Europe, both the pre facelift with SBC and the facelift with ABR. I checked the used marked listings for one and see if someone might have posted their VIN in order to see what parts can be used and luckily enough i found one. Here's a pic with the W211 manual pedals from a W211 E280 (M272). An E240 with M112 and manual also exists, but i couldn't find a VIN on those. I hope this helps somewhat. The clutch pedal doesn't go to the brake booster, it has it's own cylinder i think. If someone can find a W211 E240 with 716.6 VIN, that would be even better maybe
Very interesting project! A manual swap has crossed my mind, but i've never checked into it. The W211 was offered as a manual over here in Europe, both the pre facelift with SBC and the facelift with ABR. I checked the used marked listings for one and see if someone might have posted their VIN in order to see what parts can be used and luckily enough i found one. Here's a pic with the W211 manual pedals from a W211 E280 (M272). An E240 with M112 and manual also exists, but i couldn't find a VIN on those. I hope this helps somewhat. The clutch pedal doesn't go to the brake booster, it has it's own cylinder i think. If someone can find a W211 E240 with 716.6 VIN, that would be even better maybe
This helps alot actually. if oem parts cant be found then its a simple reservoir setup. i figured the sbc cars still have a master cylinder so tapping in is still a possibility. this diagram helps for a cleaner setup
They sell everything you need on their site except the transmission itself
My reasons for the 716.6 is simplicity, availability, and preference. Id rather use mb parts because they're still available if needed because they've used the same parts for over 15-20 years. Theres also very little to no fabrication or special adapters needed. This is also the cheaper option.
XF also has alot of their parts on backorder so thats also a downside. Granted, the CD009 is a great transmission but its just alot better to use MB parts
Be that as it may, would a RHD assembly be the same as a LHD? Been trying to source a W211 clutch pedal assembly, even contacted the The Kangaroo Team who does a lot of manual swaps in the C classes and they indicated that RHD might not really fit.
It's been super hard to source a W211 part as they're still searching. The manual controller is sorted, clutch plates and adapters, but this damn OEM clutch pedal assembly is difficult.
Not sure if anyone knows if the W210s or other models actually fit. On paper the mounting mechanism looks similar, but not sure what dimensionally has changed. Plenty of alternatives available.
Last edited by obiwantoby; Dec 10, 2024 at 04:52 PM.
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