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t-strap
Installing the t-strap was direct plug and play. The m617 had the mounting holes in the oil pan. On the Euro m617, instead of the t-strap, a bracket for engine shocks is installed. However, the 240d does not have the frame mounts for the engine shocks in the correct position and to utilize engine shocks, one would have to weld the proper brackets on the frame. In light of this I decided to retrofit the t-strap as means of experiment. I am very pleased with the result. My first conversion did not utilize the t-strap and vibration was noticeably stronger in the cabin.
WRT the 617 turbo, I am surprised that there were clearance issues. It strikes me that something is not right, be it mounts or the engine arms as there were no difference to center cross-member position on any of the w123s to the best of my knowledge. Was the 617 used from a different chassis (w116 or w126)?
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