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what kind of price to put a 617.952 into a 1983 240d 4 speed?
i am going to start calling around locally to find someone willing to do such a job and was wondering what kind of prices to expect.
also, how much is a reasonable price to install new motor mounts on the stock engine?...stock trans? is there anyone with previous experience with such a job (240d engine transplant) maybe interested in a liitle extra cash? thanks, everyone. |
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I'd guess $1500-2000 for labor at an independent MB shop that's done it before. It takes about 18 hours of actual work to do the job. |
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I would do it on a cost plus basis. It is not all that bad. where are you?
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1980 300TD with 1985 300TD Turbo motor and 240D 4 speed. |
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Used engine.........................................................$750
Driveshaft shortening, balancing and refurbishing........$400 New clutch and motor mounts.................................$200 Flywheel balancing................................................$ 50 Labor..................................................................FREE 240D that goes 0-60 in under 20 seconds.................Priceless!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine |
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i have heard estimates for the driveshaft work around here of $200.
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. |
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I had a new U-joint and carrier bearing installed at the same time.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine |
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Why spend all that time and effort reworking the driveline? there are plenty available from the local u-pull-its for around $25, might be in it $75-$100 by time you replace the center support and joint. (If bad on replacement unit)
Or less if you remove and reuse the good parts from your old driveline. |
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i am in west palm beach florida...but i welcome any excuse to travel. i flip houses so my schedule is pretty flexible.
so...the 617.952 is not compatible with the stock 1981-1983 240d driveshaft? i thought i had read that they were? so what is the main difference between the pre 1981 240d and the post 1981 240d 4 speed transmission? i found a 617.952 engine for $900 (200,00 mi.) from a benz mechanic. is this a reasonable price? he wants $2500 for the install and engine. i thought that was a little high so i decided to canvas the forum. how much should i expect to pay for a complete a/c system for the 617.952? what is a good website for finding interior pieces? i would like to change the car from palomino to tobacco...if it is possible. thanks, everyone. |
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Come up to Washington and I'll put it in for half of that!
$900 is a bit high, you could probably find one from a salvage yard for $500 for so if you spend some time looking. Be sure to see it run and take compression readings if you can. Can't help with the A/C...I removed the system when I put in the new engine. I'm using the extra room for an intercooler.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine |
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