a turbo d fitting a manual box

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officer mahoney
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Hi all

i have noticed quite a few discussions on wether or not a turbo d engine will mate successfully with a manual box.

not long ago i bought myself a 87 300d was and still am very happy with it the only draw back is its lack of speed.
it seems that when i hit 85mph on the motor way uphill the fifth gear is all but useless is this normal :?:

the old girls in the paint shop at the moment being made to look nice so once again i am with out a G.

mortinson
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Re: a turbo d fitting a manual box

officer mahoney wrote:
Hi all
it seems that when i hit 85mph on the motor way uphill the fifth gear is all but useless is this normal :?:

Totally normal... consider yourself fortunate. It's not a 240 GD. Now that's slow!

Bill Moss
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Turbo fitting

I am amazed you get 85 before hitting a hill, carefull you'l bend the windscreen

officer mahoney
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a turbo d fitting a manual box

more like 80 now shes losing speed :(