This one is a '83 240D with 270k miles. The car had sat up for about a year prior to me purchasing it and the amount of sludge in the engine is the most I have ever seen. My plans are to re-sleeve it and install new pistons. Nothing worn excessively other than the typical wear items. It was using alot of oil so I figured I would go through it while I had the time. The cylinders have a mirror like finish to them.

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Jim

Where are you getting your parts? I have a 300td and a parts car.
I may get around to rebuilding it someday.

Thanks

George

i had a very worn one and had to rebuild the oil pump too so don't forget to check that!

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

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

As a matter of course I have just started including a new oil pump and vacuum pump in the rebuilds.

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Jim

I was thinking along the same lines when I do my 603. I don't need either to go out, ruining a rebuild.

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)

What is the materials cost on that sort of a rebuild? Are you doing any head work?

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...oD/bioclip.jpg

I would like to know a reliable source for the liner/piston/ring
rod/crank bearings.

I am doing a 300D and rather than bore would prefer liners.

My pistons appear scored (probably some low oil, overheating, infrequent
oil changes). Have decided to replace them.

I have not checked the crank journals yet but expect to find them in spec
and not needing to be turned. Bearings looked great.

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80 300D 340K Owned 30 yrs
83 300SD 440K Owned 9 yrs - Daily Driver 150mi/day
02 Z71 Suburban 117,000
15 Toyota Prius 2600 miles
00 Harley Sportster 24k
09 Yamaha R6
03 Ninja 250