I have to chime in, about people saying a turbo starter, starts their car faster....I just have to point out, yes it would seem like it...but you just replaced a worn out starter with a new starter....if that was a non turbo starter the engine still would start faster....common sense people...I also agree about Mercedes not using 3 different starters...cost effective I also agree that a 1985 starter would different then a 1977 starter...advance in technology..

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Excellent point.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

If you look at the other thread, you'll see my 77 NA only had 50k on it when I replaced the starter with a turbo starter. It had a lot of years but not much use due to the fact that the owner bought another car shortly after purchasing the 77 and turned the 77 into a second car. (probably due to its lack of performance at high altitude I suspect). It did turn faster and start better in cold weather with the turbo starter.

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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

It looks like some members here want to do just that.

I think 616 and 617 starter are compatible if some parts site are to be trusted.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.