Friend of mine had an oil leak and seized the engine. Car is in great shape otherwise. I have some questions on the best thing to do. She wanted to see if the engine can be rebuilt (cannot be turned even with a bar on the wrench) but I am suggesting to get a rebuilt or used engine.

1) Where to get a good rebuilt or used engine?

2) How hard is it to replace for a good DIY'er?

3) What years can the replacement engine be?

Thank you - Dennis

oil leak = run dry?

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90 350 SDL....excercising con rods

Give Noel a call his number is 800-733-6635, website www.noels.com, top notch rebuilder of MB diesels. Fair prices and quality work backed with a good warranty.

Very sad. 96-97 may work also with minor modifications since they are also non turbo. 98-99 would be sweet with modifications. Good luck. Restoring the car is definitely worth it but evaluate the quality of the body before you put in an engine. If you have any rust or suspension is badly worn it might be better to look for a good condtion southern car. Their was a great deal on auto trader I missed a month ago.

Good luck

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Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale
Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine

Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory

The 96-97 OM606 had an ECU that could vary the amount of fuel injected at the IP - I'm pretty sure if you are going to get a 96 or later engine you are going to have to get the WCU and its associated wiring harness.

E300D engines are hard to find - PGA had a couple in stock several months ago and as I recall they were asking 3-4K dollars for one.

to mike at metric motors. it is possible that run dry on oil might not damage some expensive parts and you might be able to replace just bearings and reassemble. this would possibly be cheaper than even a used motor. he is very helpful and very knowledgable and as near as i can tell very honest.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Year 1995 E300D diesel engine:
Part
Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 -105K,300D,124,D,C=3 49,ALL GOOD-U 105,000 O016ME $2950.1 Potomac German Auto USA-MD(Frederick) E-mail 1-888-873-3236
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 124 Typ, E300D-* 146K 320-330LBS G987 $2750.72 RJ Auto Salvage Inc. USA-MO(Goodman) Request_Quote 1-800-772-7628 Request_Insurance_Quote
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 124 Typ, E300D-QITP 999,000 V02492 $2750.03 LKQ - Route 16 Used Auto USA-MA(Webster) E-mail 1-800-423-4006
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 D CD/TD -90 DAYS WARRANTY DIESEL SLP910 $2500 Alpha Used Auto Parts USA-TX(Corpus-Cristi) E-mail 1-361-949-4805
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 D CD/TD -90 DAYS WARRANTY DIESEL SLP910 $2500 Alpha Used Auto Parts USA-TX(Corpus-Cristi) E-mail 1-361-949-4805
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 -163K,300D,124,C-345 ,ALL-GOOD-U 163,000 N348ME $2495.1 Potomac German Auto USA-MD(Frederick) E-mail 1-888-873-3236
1995
Engine
Mercedes 300 D CD/TD need pan balancer 00002913 $Call Assured Auto Parts USA-TX(San-Antonio) Request_Quote 1-800-306-1935 Request_Insurance_Quote
Year
Part
Model Description Miles Part
Grade Stock# US
Price Dealer Info

Link http://car-part.com/

Not to be a vulture, but if she'd like to just get rid of it as is, let me know. I've been looking for my next diesel project.
Cheers,
-Matt-

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1972 350SL Euro 4spd
1973 BMW R75/5
1981 BMW R80GS
1995 FZJ80 with OM606 Conversion In Progress

Wow, what a response. Although I knew that this is the place to get the answers. Thank you for all of the work. I will keep everyone posted. Dennis

I've seen these engines on Ebay from time to time. I found one doing a quick search. Looks a little dirty.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7983068898

"All our parts are used, tested and in working condition before shipping, unless otherwise indicated. We offer NO GUARANTEE, NO REFUNDS, NO EXCHANGE. All sales are final. All items are sold "as is", unless otherwise indicated." + low feedback does not inspire confidence!

I bought an engine sight-unseen, on-line, from Cherry Auto, out of Toledo, Ohio a couple of years ago. They offered to ship free and offered also a 90 day money back guarantee.

The engine was delivered on-time, but when I unwrapped the crate, I discovered the valve cover was holed, oil pan holed, engine mounts caked with mud as though they dragged it on the ground before putting it on the crate.

They told me over the phone before I purchased the engine that they ran and tested it, however upon my inspection there was no evidence they ever ran it, in fact, it looked like it had been out in the weather a very long time!

I was pissed, but I realized that the trouble I'd have to go through to return it would be futile, so I swapped oil pan, and valve cover from the dean engine and put it in the car and the engine ran like silk and with no problems.

Since you are in New Jersey, I would look into Potomac German down in Maryland. They, I believe have a good reputation. I see they have two 606's for sale, and they offer a guarantee.

Good luck with whatever you end up doing........BB

I've had good luck with Potomac German Auto.

Potomac sold me a used 603 head, it looked like a chop shop had been working on it, the PC chamber hold down collars were crapped up like someone must have tried using a cold chisel trying to turn them and gave up. The factory tool wouldn't fit the slots were so buggered. The machine shop had to weld nuts onto them to get them off, adding to the rebuild cost. There was a guarantee but one would think they could have described it better as a very rough head instead of just that it came with return rights if it was cracked. Turned out I spoke with their sales office in FL that didn't even see the head, it shipped out of MD. From my experience I suggest one ask them to personally have an item described carefully and accurately before you send a payment.

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!