"Agrajag" (Agrajag)
12/02/2014 at 12:26 • Filed to: w123
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"Agrajag" (Agrajag)
12/02/2014 at 12:26 • Filed to: w123 | 0
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At last years inspection I was told the transmission dipstick was broken. "Weird" I thought. I ordered a new one, but being the procrastinating bastard I am, I didn't replace it right away. It appears the broken dipstick, from rattling around has cut the tube, and judging from the rust at the cut, contaminants have definitely found their way into the trans.
I've been wanting to have this converted into a manual, but that generally requires a donor car. As luck would have it an ebay store has the trans and most of the components. Here's the response to my inquiry to them.
Here is what would be included in the kit:
Flywheel
Pedal Assembly
Shifter & Linkage
Engine/Transmission Adapter Plate
You will need to order brand new master & slave cylinders and a new clutch kit (plate, throwout bearing & pilot bushing).
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You will also have to get the front section of your driveshaft shortened at a driveshaft shop.
Lastly, you'd need a new clutch hydraulic line made, as the one in the car is rusted out.
The cost of the kit would be $300 with the sale of the transmission for $700.
This is a pretty sizable discount over what the individual components would cost.
Shipping would be roughly $90.
Let me know if this works for you and I can get an exact quote andsend you an invoice via Paypal.
My shop said it'd be about $600-$700 for the install.
Question is, should I go this route or get a new dipstick tube and have the existing transmission checked out thoroughly?
The idea of being able to convert this without having to buy and dispose of another car is tempting.
Chris Clarke
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 12:29 |
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Those tranny's are pretty tough. I doubt a little rust and minor contamination will make a difference. I'd run it till it craps out, then worry about replacement.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 12:33 |
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It's probably cheaper than a manual donor would be. Then again, you might be able to get a really good manual as a driver without having to have the extra work done, and sell your current one. I seem to recall it's a 240D? 300Ds are some extra hassle on top of that to convert to stick.
It all kind of depends on how important *this* W123 is to you, and how important manual is. I imagine the trans isn't in a whole lot of trouble - they're way more bulletproof on the W123 than the W124.
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Agrajag
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/02/2014 at 12:45 |
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Yep, it's a 240D and it means more to me than any car has the right to. I've been told mine is kind of odd since it has crank windows, knob controls for heat and no sunroof.
If the manuals were plentiful it'd be an easier choice for sure. The only manuals I've come across have been in better shape than my car.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 12:48 |
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This would be a good time for me to mention we've got a red '79 240d with no sunroof, crank windows, knob control A/C... and stick.
Let me be your lightning rod of hate.
505Turbeaux
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 12:59 |
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you can buy a rotten 240D which is what I am sure a "kit" comes out of for 500 bucks all day. I bought an already swapped wagon a few years back for 450 total, sold the whole kit with the tranny and driveshaft for $500.
On the other hand, w123 trannys are tough. What year and motor do you have backing it up? remember these have a drain on the torque converter (6mm hex IIRC) to get almost all the fluid out of it. Hell of a quick easy job to replace the autobox should it fail
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505Turbeaux
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/02/2014 at 13:00 |
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there aint nothing lightning about that car RR
rabidpenguin
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 13:02 |
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Keep the auto, those things hold up pretty well. You can always swap in another auto if it fails. I know the want for a row-your-own is strong but you are looking at $700 for the kit, $700 for install, at least another $100 for the driveshaft(conservative) and another $100 for the master/slave. This doesn't include any shipping or other issues that may come up.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> 505Turbeaux
12/02/2014 at 13:03 |
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Closest it'll get to lightning is getting parked on a golf course in a rain storm. Both rain storm and "parking old 240D on a golf course" are unlikely, but more likely than finding more than 70hp.
Did I mention it's got a dead cylinder? 'Cause it does.
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Agrajag
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/02/2014 at 14:36 |
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Sounds like it doesn't need its transmission...
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 14:40 |
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Quiet, you. We can rebuild it. We have the technology. The technology, and another 240d engine already apart on the table, so rebuilding one is about as easy as rebuilding two.
Of course, last time we did a multi-rebuild was on Volvo diesel sixes and one of them got thrashed to death shortly thereafter. But still.
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Agrajag
> 505Turbeaux
12/02/2014 at 14:40 |
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The internet always says that, but I can never find them. :( The closest yards that have any of these cars are about 3 hours away and don't want to be bothered with questions over the phone.
It's a 1982. I think I'm just gonna replace the dipstick tube and go from there.
Thanks.
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505Turbeaux
> Agrajag
12/02/2014 at 14:51 |
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so a 300 turbo diesel? yeah fix the tube and see whats up from there
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Agrajag
> 505Turbeaux
12/02/2014 at 18:46 |
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Oops. Haha. a 1982 240D.