I take it back. I completely rebuilt the engine in my '68 230 with stick shift. This was many years ago. But I've never completely rebuilt an MB diesel. I did replace the short block in my 240D, but did not have it apart.

The modern MB engines, and even other makes seem to live longer as far as the short block goes. So doing the head only, seems to be more of a common cure these days.

I have rebuilt several other engines in my life including building hot rod small block chevy's, six cylinder Chevy(my first car)Ford 400M(in my four wheel drive) , six cylinder Mustang, V8 Mustang, Ford diesel tractor.

I have never made my living as a technician, unless you count the work that Dad made me do around his independent garage when I was a kid. I guess that since I've never had to make my living as a tech, that's why I enjoy messing with cars.

Have a great day,