I finally got the turbo off and for some reason I didn't catch the problem until it was off. The fins are missing on the intake side! No wonder the darn thing was howling. I just hope all those little pieces of aluminum don't hurt the engine. It's late or I would add a photo.

So does anyone have a turbo they need to get rid of? I've found several on eBay but if someone has one they need to get rid of let me know. My turbo is an AirResearch with the numbers:
Air Research
FA1
M4
.48
353

Let me know if you have something!

What car?

Sixto
87 300D

83 300D. Not a Cali.

I have one off an 85 300D. Not sure if it'll work for yours or not. I can check the #s tomorrow.

I don't think that will work. It has the ARV and might be a little different. Thanks for looking!

I have 3 of them sitting here off and ready to ship, one garret and 2 kk's all tight.

If I am not mistaken, any turbo from 1982- 1984 (D, CD, TD), 1978 - 1984 SD will work. If you could find an entire manifold set & turbo from a 1978-79 300SD (116) that has no EGR, that would be best. Any with the trap ox will not work. I am sure I have several if you can't find one elsewhere. I am in So. Cal, so you may be able to find one closer.

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1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html

Sounds like the perfect time to add a VGT, you can get GT2056V and GT2256V turbos around pretty cheaply...Jeep CRDs and Sprinter Vans

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
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