Are the basic engine parts (heads, block and internal parts) for a 240D interchangable between a 1976 and a 1979.

I think the oil filter is in a different location. I don't know if this means that the blocks are cast differently.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

There are some similarities, but there also some major differences. They don't transplant very well.

Oil filter location

Method of fuel shutoff

Fuel linkages

Different type of IP

etc.

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



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BERNIE .......... NUTHOUSE
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to go into further detail,

Oilfilter locations are diffrent, im sure this means that the block is cast diffrently.
instead of the fuel rack being pulled to shuttoff positon by Mechanical means (as you pull the lever it pulls the rack to closed position) But it is operated by vaccum.
Fuel linkages are minor diffrences but shouldnt be hard to come by.
Ip's are diffrent definitly, the older style IP are self contained and have there own supply of oil wich must be flushed and changed every once in awhile, While the new style uses engine oil from the crankcase through tubing.

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1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won.

pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.