W210 E300 - Manual trans...

[Palmer]

Just pondering what sort of manual trans are viable to fit in the W210 mating upto the OM606 without many issues.


My first thought would be a W202 C250 5 speed manual, as its the same engine it with a cyl knocked off it has to bolt up one end right?

Don't so much googling on this and cant find a lot of information

Whats the C250's gearbox code?

 

[Dieselman]

I would go for something a bit stronger, the 300TD will shred a 250 gearbox, or do you mean an atmo 300?

 

[Druk]

I've got a Getrag manual 717.450 from a W201 Cossie behind a 300TD and it's good. What flywheel/clutch would you use and what about the different front propshaft sizes?

 

[Palmer]

I would go for something a bit stronger, the 300TD will shred a 250 gearbox, or do you mean an atmo 300?

Not that stronger boxes then aye?

Tbh I didn't realise how much they pulled like a train today, I done an airport run, really the only motorway driving since I bought it, and totally peed of a audi turbo petrol and a little starlet turbo (that had no chance in hell!)

What is an atmo 300??

 

[Palmer]

I've got a Getrag manual 717.450 from a W201 Cossie behind a 300TD and it's good. What flywheel/clutch would you use and what about the different front propshaft sizes?

Is that the 5 speed? Not really upto date on my Mercedes boxes if im honest. Im in no position to attempt to do this myself. Don't get me wrong I can do certain things, like my old 940 diesel with the Bosche VE pump strapped to the VW 6 cyl turbodiesel, modded the pump a bit and made it go like a rocket. But im no means a mechanic.

Who the hell would you even get to do this conversion anyway. Obviousely a performance company that do fabrication work as well?!??!


Is yours the OM606 in a w210 chasis?

 

[Dieselman]

Don't bother doing anything, just run it as an auto, it suits the engine and car.

I had a mental block it was you...of course your car is a 300TD. An atmo(spheric) is a no-turbo engine, used up to 1996.

 

[Palmer]

Got a feeling auto box is gonna ****e its nuts soon though :/

 

[Dieselman]

Get another, they are normally long lived and it would be quite a job to convert the car.

 

[Druk]

Is that the 5 speed?
Is yours the OM606 in a w210 chasis?

Yes it's the 5speed but 5th is direct so a different diff is also required.

Yes it's an OM606 but in a 107 chassis, so not relevant to your needs; just to say that it can be done 'if needs must'