So the pistons on my 300TD (wagon) are shot and I want to replace the engin with the one from my 82 300D (sedan). The wagon has a SLS, will this become a problem with the engine swap? Are there any other differences between the engines that I should know about?

Thanks!

just swap the heads and while you are you at it might as replace items such as seals while you are there.

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

If the 82 sedan doesn't have SLS (not offered in 123 sedans in the US), you won't have an SLS pump. Can you transfer the 81 TD head to the 82 block?

Sixto
87 300D

I know I'll get crucified for saying it (again) but you can replace the sls with w116 rear springs and Bilstein HD's.

I've done this on at least three cars, now, and the results have been great.

Or you can swap the heads.

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er

Nah, this is a tar and feathers group. Maybe a good keel hauling since you live near the coast

Sixto
87 300D