The 5speed thread.
The 5speed thread.
Well I am on the hunt for a 5 speed gasser, cast iron style. I am hopeful the internals will swap over. However I found an interesting AMG picture:
Notice the lack of side arms?
It does not have to be a g@sser, the euro 240D/TD and 300D had the 5-speed as an option.
ForcedInduction It does not have to be a g@sser, the euro 240D/TD and 300D had the 5-speed as an option.Ya, but finding one for a diesel is pretty difficult and pricey.
ForcedInduction It does not have to be a g@sser, the euro 240D/TD and 300D had the 5-speed as an option.Ya, but finding one for a diesel is pretty difficult and pricey.
winmutt Ya, but finding one for a diesel is pretty difficult and pricey.
winmutt Ya, but finding one for a diesel is pretty difficult and pricey.
I am looking at a 190E 5spd car and wondering if I can bolt up a 603 or 602 motor to this trans. I know I will need a flywheel but will the rest bolt in?
Thanks Dave
You can bolt in an OM603 in a little 190E?! :twisted:
I didn't think the nose was long enough for an I6...
The 190E's appeal to me since it's a smaller/lighter car than a W124...
I just hope the rest of the 190E is just as nearly bulletproof as a W124 - which have a good reputation as being built very well.
Beers,
Matt
HoleshotHolset You can bolt in an OM603 in a little 190E?! :twisted:
I didn't think the nose was long enough for an I6...
The 190E's appeal to me since it's a smaller/lighter car than a W124...
I just hope the rest of the 190E is just as nearly bulletproof as a W124 - which have a good reputation as being built very well.
Beers,
Matt
Well they come stock with a 2.6 I6 Gasser not sure of the difference in dimensions but it is in there.
HoleshotHolset You can bolt in an OM603 in a little 190E?! :twisted:
I didn't think the nose was long enough for an I6...
The 190E's appeal to me since it's a smaller/lighter car than a W124...
I just hope the rest of the 190E is just as nearly bulletproof as a W124 - which have a good reputation as being built very well.
Beers,
Matt
Wow - I didn't realize that. Duly noted!
I thought most of the 190E's had I4 gassers.
Beers,
Matt - definitely still learning when it comes to Mercedes Benz cars...
HoleshotHolset Wow - I didn't realize that. Duly noted!
I thought most of the 190E's had I4 gassers.
Beers,
Matt - definitely still learning when it comes to Mercedes Benz cars...
ME TOO
HoleshotHolset Wow - I didn't realize that. Duly noted!
I thought most of the 190E's had I4 gassers.
Beers,
Matt - definitely still learning when it comes to Mercedes Benz cars...
I'm a w201/190E owner... Just embarking on a superturbo project for it, OM606 with OM603 pump, VNT and 5 speed dogleg getrag box from a 190 cosworth...
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It doesn't get much better than this. 85*F, sunny, a W123 Getrag 5-speed, driveshaft, shifter and shift rods sitting in the trunk of a junkyard 280E already removed! No crawling, no mess, no pain.
The best deal of all. It cost me $92.24 total! I even happened to catch a 50% off everything sale! Thats, $82.48 off of an already dirt cheap price AND I can still get $35 back in core returns.
Now, there is always a down side to everything. Unfortunately its in the transmission... its stuck in 4th gear. No worries though, even if I get a complete rebuild, it will still be much cheaper and a more complete set than importing the parts overseas.
Damn I'm glad I went to the parts yard instead of sleeping!
A question for Randy since he already has a 5-speed in his 300TD: What is the exact front driveshaft length needed for it to work and which one did you use? I think the 280E DS will be close but I'm not 100% on that.
VIN WDB12303310096238
Model 280 E
Chassis 12303310096238
Engine 110988 10 000210
Transmission 717400 00 000039
Order 0 1 292 00166
Approx. year not defined
Lights BOSCH
Cab 07899
Dealer factory sales (292)
Interior Unknown code (932)
Paint
930 silver blue metallic (? 01.01.1979 ?? 31.12.1984, ? 1994)
Options
410 electric sliding roof (? 01.03.1965 ?? 29.02.1988)
428 manual five-speed transmission (? 01.01.1970)
430 headrests in the rear (? 01.01.1977)
safety belts, front and rear (? 01.01.1964 ?? 31.05.1973)
466 central locking system (? 01.04.1970 ?? 31.10.1993)
461 + 464 (? 01.10.1966 ?? 31.12.1966)
462 + 463 (? 01.07.1968 ?? 31.08.1969)
470 anti-lock braking system (abs) (? 01.06.1978 ?? 31.10.1993)
special export version 3 (? 01.12.1966 ?? 28.02.1968)
fan clutch (? 01.04.1970 ?? 30.11.1976)
502 outside rear view mirror, on the right (? 01.01.1963 ?? 31.03.1983)
510 Becker radio Mexico (Olympia, with stereo cassette) (? 01.10.1969 ?? 30.09.1973)
Becker radio Mexico cassette full stereo, electronic, Kurier LW/MW/SW/USW (? 01.09.1979 ?? 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Monte Carlo (? 01.02.1964 ?? 30.06.1969)
Becker radio Monza cassette stereo LW/MW/USW (? 01.11.1974 ?? 31.01.1979)
radio MB Exquisit with traffic news decoder (VK), with RDS (Becker) (? 01.07.1992)
531 automatic antenna (? 01.01.1963)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (? 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
586 Behr air conditioner, and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (? 01.04.1970)
590 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), Germany
heat-insulating glass, windshield (? 01.01.1967 ?? 31.01.1971)
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - Germany (? 01.01.1972)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (? 01.08.1971)
trim strips on hardtop (? 01.04.1963 ?? 31.07.1971)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (? 01.10.1969 ?? 31.12.1989)
tires with tube (? 01.01.1963 ?? 31.08.1965)
15-hole light alloy rims (? 01.01.1990)
682 fire extinguisher (? 01.04.1970)
850 installation of taximeter (Kienzle Argomatic) (? 01.01.1968 ?? 31.12.1976)
870 electric seat heater for left front seat (? 01.01.1974 ?? 31.07.1984)
fax system (in rear armrest) (? 01.04.1991 ?? 03.07.1997)
871 electric seat heater for right front seat (? 01.10.1972 ?? 31.07.1984)
fax system in console between rear single seats (? 01.11.1991 ?? 03.07.1997)
Oh, I have a pair of Euro headlamp wipers for sale, a triangle clip and two headlight level switches. I'll make a thread in the parts section for them.
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I am really looking to swap a 5 spd into my W124 diesel. I talked to a guy that said there is a company in australia that made an adapter for a T5. I have looked to no avail, but found a company in south africa that might have something promising. I am looking to build a superdiesel out of this, and want to swap a manual in. I am not really interested in a 240D 4 speed, and the euro 5 speed diesel trannys are hard to come by. If anyone could help me out with this, that would be appreciated.
link to south african site: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.giloeng.com/">http://www.giloeng.com/</a><!-- m -->
BTW: This is my first post, but if things go well, I should be around here a lot.
llegos I am really looking to swap a 5 spd into my W124 diesel. I talked to a guy that said there is a company in australia that made an adapter for a T5.
llegos I am really looking to swap a 5 spd into my W124 diesel. I talked to a guy that said there is a company in australia that made an adapter for a T5.
well, long story short, i would really like a manual in the car if I am going to build a superdiesel out of it. I am do not know as much as I want about these cars, and I am still learning. The general plan so far would be to send the injection pump to mynä diesel and get an hx 35 turbo on the car, beyond that I dont know what else to do.
llegos I am really looking to swap a 5 spd into my W124 diesel. I talked to a guy that said there is a company in australia that made an adapter for a T5. I have looked to no avail, but found a company in south africa that might have something promising. I am looking to build a superdiesel out of this, and want to swap a manual in. I am not really interested in a 240D 4 speed, and the euro 5 speed diesel trannys are hard to come by. If anyone could help me out with this, that would be appreciated.
link to south african site: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.giloeng.com/">http://www.giloeng.com/</a><!-- m -->
BTW: This is my first post, but if things go well, I should be around here a lot.
llegos I am really looking to swap a 5 spd into my W124 diesel. I talked to a guy that said there is a company in australia that made an adapter for a T5. I have looked to no avail, but found a company in south africa that might have something promising. I am looking to build a superdiesel out of this, and want to swap a manual in. I am not really interested in a 240D 4 speed, and the euro 5 speed diesel trannys are hard to come by. If anyone could help me out with this, that would be appreciated.
link to south african site: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.giloeng.com/">http://www.giloeng.com/</a><!-- m -->
BTW: This is my first post, but if things go well, I should be around here a lot.
617 is the all Iron inline-5 used from 1976-1985 (300D/CD/TD/SD) with intake and exhaust manifolds on the same side.
60x is an iron block and alum. head with intake and exhast of opposite sides of the head.
OM601 is I-4 2.2L non turbo from 84-85 (190D 2.2)
OM602 is I-5 2.5L nonturbo from 85-86 and 88-89 (190D 2.5), turbo 87 (190D 2.5T) and 91-93 (300D 2.5)
OM603 is I-6 3.0L turbo from 86-87 (300D/TD/SDL)
OM603.7 is I-6 3.5L turbo from 90-95 (300/350)
OM606 is an iron block and alum. head with intake and exhast of opposite sides of the head and 24valves.
95-97 nonturbo, 98-99 turbo (E300)
I got with Mike from Stu Ritter's shop and its not good news. It looks like the tranny has been in/through water for some time. Most of the gears are heat blued, the bearings have rust and the #4 fork is bent but the case is fine.
Total estimate to rebuild: $2000 after parts, labor and taxes!
I know its a rare box but I can still spend half that importing one directly from Germany/UK/France.
On the plus side, winmutt is going to take it so it won't be going to waste.
I also bought a brand new 1981 Mercedes Spec Manual for $50. It has Body numbers, drivetrain numbers, body weights, torque specs, dimensions, alignment specs and most everything under the sun in a 3x5 book. Its pretty much everything in the euro/us W116, W123, R107 and W126 engine and body manuals except the R&R steps. I'm amazed nobody has ever talked about these extremely handy little books, there is one for every year and covers every model made in that year.
ForcedInduction I also bought a brand new 1981 Mercedes Spec Manual for $50. It has Body numbers, drivetrain numbers, body weights, torque specs, dimensions, alignment specs and most everything under the sun in a 3x5 book. Its pretty much everything in the euro/us W116, W123, R107 and W126 engine and body manuals except the R&R steps. I'm amazed nobody has ever talked about these extremely handy little books, there is one for every year and covers every model made in that year.pics?
ForcedInduction I also bought a brand new 1981 Mercedes Spec Manual for $50. It has Body numbers, drivetrain numbers, body weights, torque specs, dimensions, alignment specs and most everything under the sun in a 3x5 book. Its pretty much everything in the euro/us W116, W123, R107 and W126 engine and body manuals except the R&R steps. I'm amazed nobody has ever talked about these extremely handy little books, there is one for every year and covers every model made in that year.pics?
winmutt pics?He has several more, especially the 81 year. Call Mark at (303) 698-2431 and see if he is willing to sell more.
winmutt pics?He has several more, especially the 81 year. Call Mark at (303) 698-2431 and see if he is willing to sell more.
winmutt FI is your tranny newer or older? I just noticed that the bellhousing on my 4spds is removable!
winmutt FI is your tranny newer or older? I just noticed that the bellhousing on my 4spds is removable!
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I've pretty much given up on a 5-speed and sold all my accessories (shifter, driveshaft, etc) since I got a killer deal freshly rebuilt 4-speed. I'll probably swap in a 3.07 and be happy with that.
9:34. Predictable but worth the drive. When the man said *TWO* 5 speeds and one was busted and both were cheap, I should have known better, 4+R != 5!!!!
I can't believe I passed up a 190e 5 speed last time I was at the yard. I didn't know it could be used on diesels. D'oh!
(01-16-2009, 02:16 AM)kamel I can't believe I passed up a 190e 5 speed last time I was at the yard. I didn't know it could be used on diesels. D'oh!
(01-16-2009, 02:16 AM)kamel I can't believe I passed up a 190e 5 speed last time I was at the yard. I didn't know it could be used on diesels. D'oh!