saw a 5 speed out of a 126 and was wondering if it would fit in the 123?
thanks
cliff

Some of your question may have already been covered in this forum here,
here and here


I'm curious, what engine was in the W126 with the 5-speed? If it was a 280SE (M110 engine), then there's a really good chance that tranny would fit a 616 or 617 diesel.

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I would love a 126 280SE or 300SE 5-speed with manual wind up windows

or a 116 350SE 4-speed

or a 140 S280 (280SE) 5 speed

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Agreed (w/exception on the W140 - the 140 reminds me of what W.C. Fields said about women and elephants: "...nice to look at but, I wouldn't want to own one.".

Lars, FWIW about two years ago I came across a W126 280SE parts car...5-speed, manual winders etc. The only problem was that it was in Albany, NY and was sooooo daggone rusted out, I didn't think it would stand getting pulled up on a trailer much less make a drive to Texas.

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I know where a 1978 280SE is, but it's got an automatic and driver door, and light rear damage... it's also like $1000.00.

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