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« on: March 26, 2007, 08:43:55 am » |
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Hi ,
Now that I have my Euro guage cluster I am looking to install a 5 speed manual gearbox into my factory factory 4 speed car. Are there any alterations necessary when doing this...? What manual 5 speed gear box should I look for...? I have a good lead but just want to be sure I am getting the right box.....Thanks for any help you can offer !
Regards , 230TE
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2007, 04:20:40 pm » |
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I think the most important thing is that the starter hole is on the correct side. I've never seen a 230 model with my own two eyes but I do know that the starter is on the drivers side of M102's(LHD) which you may want to check on the 5 speed you're looking at.
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2007, 04:25:35 pm » |
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Nutz ,
I'll verify that the starter hole is correct....Thanks !!
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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2007, 04:40:11 pm » |
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Sounds good,let us know what you verify so we know too  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2007, 01:00:19 am » |
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A M110 manual box will not fit in a 230 as the starter hole is on the other side.
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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2007, 04:28:27 am » |
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Nutz can you shed any light on BMW Jetrag 5 speed transmissions, as opposed to the M110 Jetrag 5 speed, if its not too hard to change over, it will make 5 speed conversions a lot easier for everyone.
you drive the BMWs so i figured you'd know
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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2007, 04:33:41 am » |
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 Hehe,I have absolutely no idea! I'll look into it by cross checking part numbers,i.e slave cylinder,clutch plate etc.
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2007, 04:37:27 am » |
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Okay,my 635CSi has a 260/6 with three bolt flange,what does the 280 have?
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« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2007, 04:51:16 am » |
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4 speed and 5 speed Mercedes Getrag from a  diesel  Wouldn't a W201 2.3 16V 5 speed fit that 230TE ? |
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« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2007, 11:19:03 pm » |
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Wow, that's a big difference in size between the 4 speed and 5 speed boxes.....
" Wouldn't a W201 2.3 16V 5 speed fit that 230TE ? " Anyone know the answer to this question...? If a W201 5 speed fits my 1980 230TE that might make finding a 5 speed much easier....
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