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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY
I am not saying you are wrong, but doing some (actually very little) research, I have found one 1980 230CE with the M102 engine. Also, every photo of engines viewed by searching "Mercedes 1980 230CE" showed the M102. Either way regardless of what engine it has, this is an extremely rare car here, and it is my opinion that it should not be used as a donor car for a Diesel engine.
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Thanks for the sample photos. My car has the M102.
The situation is changing. After repairing the fuel lines, verifying fluids, and running the engine for a time, I've got more information.
It appears to have lost a cylinder. Significant "blow-by" in the crankcase, "lumpy" (however, consistent) running, and excessive smoke on acceleration. I haven't isolated the source via compression test (top or bottom end) because I don't think it matters to me. I'm not interested in spending the time/money that would be involved to get this car road-worthy. Best-case scenario would be headgasket failure, and I don't even want to invest THAT much, let alone an engine rebuild.
At this point I'm looking at two options:
- sell car complete
- cannibalize/part-out
I agree with ROLLGUY, and it would be a shame to see it modified/dismantled, but I'm not interested in another long-term project right now. It's about the [short-term] investment for me.
I've got to give it a think.