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Old 10-17-2018, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mt2385 View Post
Ok thanks for the info. I am assuming it should fit in without any clearance issues as the 87 came with the om603.

So if I had an 87 for parts/motor/transmission, it would be just transfer everything over basically?
Some who actually have the 87 might argue that most of the engine bay is one giant "clearance issue"

all jesting aside, I can't imagine taking a 20% power cut in my 1987 by having an OM602 with only 5 cylinders...
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