I have recently purchased an 82 300TD wagon- missing the turbo.

1. How do I find out what turbo should go in- Garrett KKK Air Research? (will any of them fit?)

2. Someone is selling new AR 48's on eBay for $200. Am I missing something, I was quoted $350 for a used one and $800 for a new/rebuilt.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T3-T4-TURBO-60-trim-AR-48-internal-wastegate-V-BAND-new_W0QQitemZ120058368730QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33742QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks,
Will

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Thanks,
Will

1985 300D- 222k- (bad transmission)
1980 300D- (parts car)
1982 300SD- 242k

$350 for a used T3? lol

They're MAYBE $50 at a parts yard.

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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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I went to the yards today... there were 7 turbo's I could have pulled for you. Ask Jimwithnumbers after his name in the parts forum. You ought spend less than $100 at your door.

I was quoted the price from them....and $200 from my local mechanic. $200 for new on ebay....good buy or no?? Also, which version do I need as above?
Thanks

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Thanks,
Will

1985 300D- 222k- (bad transmission)
1980 300D- (parts car)
1982 300SD- 242k

the turbo's on the 617 do not fail very often. A brand new turbo is overkill, IMHO, and many others will think the same thing. Buy a used one from Jim or others here that's plug and play is my advice.

Yup or spend $25 and rebuild it.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

I bought a used one for my engine (which came without). It cost me $50 used, I pulled it, and it's still running well 2 years later.

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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

OK.



what gives.



Does ANYONE know the proper S/N for the Garrett/AR turbos found on our cars? I've been trying to do the whole rebuild thing myself - but all parts vendors ask for more info than I could provide. Where is everyone getting their rebuild parts?

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-1983 VW Rabbit LS Diesel (5speed, VNT/Giles build)

Call up M&D Diesel down in Houston, Texas... There was a thread for the parts needed. Cost me about $24?

I'm calling tomorrow if I can remember for KKK K26 rebuild kits.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]