I wasn`t trying to be critical,I was just wondering why you want the Cali stuff on your 80TD. If MB does replace the turbo, and you later want to remove the Cali manifolds along with the Trap and change it to the federal set up. You might be able to clock the turbo around to work.

Iam pretty sure there is a price difference between the Fed and Cali turbos, so maybe not.

getting rid of the trap will help you price wise if you have to replace the started down the road. Cali starter has the solinoid on the bottom, a one yr thing.

I have been through this with my learning curve on my Cali 85.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Also --Snag the 82-83 style turbo--that does not have the diaphram housing in the compressor housing ( the little 3 bolt triangle thingee)