I've always wondered how possible it would be to install a 617 turbo in a TN van. I'm pretty sure MB did a few at the factory. There were a number of aftermarket turbo installs for the 616 and 617 engines in that chassis. I have the impression that a different intake and exhaust manifold was used to move the turbo forward and up I think to get adequate clearance.

What is you opinion of the strength of the body/chassis once that right side doghouse wall is removed?

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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

Sorry - I didn't realise - looks good

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Yes. The engine is in. I would like to just lower it as possible to avoid modification in the cabin. The front axle is blocking this intention. I could stole cm here and there, but i am looking to have les modification as possible.
And the point B in my schematic is lower than i drew it. I had a strong picture in my head before the engine was in and propshaft connected to transmission. Now the point B,C and D will go down for the same dimension. At this moment i just do not know how much. Now i made it lower for 2.5 cm. But i can not go jet and drive with cower box on, because cover will hit engine for sure. I am almost thinking to turn it back to original high, complete all other modification and run without cower box , and when everything runs good, look to concentrate to make it excellent.
I have to add to my list also exhaust gas modification and different path of wirings between alternator
and engine starter. And maybe more else. But surly i my say any work does not troubles me because i will be happy when i will finally enjoy the ride without smoke behind me and when i will feel dissent response of the engine to my stimulations.
Thank you.

On the attached picture are dimensions that i have care about.

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

Can I cut “horn” marked with red circle in attached picture?
(if I cut it away there will be les need to lower engine)

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

I don't have a TN FSM - but if you have one or can get hold of one I imagine there's a limit between the leaf spring and the bump stop



if you could find that information then you'd have a better idea...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I don't see why not - does anyone know what this mounting point is used for?



Is it perhaps a mounting point for a stay for the air filter in the original set up / configuration on a W201?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

The engine runs. I have got engine starter and made it work yesterday evening. I had some problem to get air from the fuel pipes, but finally…



My valuation is that engine runs OK. Today I will get air from the clutch and I will test it on the road. Then I will say.

And make short explanation.... of all

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

...and may be make a video for us?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I have again ( as i had last time while installing om601 (original was om616)) problem with air in clutch pipes.
I can not get it out. What is the trick).

I will make video ....

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

I had bad main clotch cylinder. I bought new. And i made some km of road today. Engine is lazy. I sospect that turbo is not working as it should. I can not hear turbo sound. Bad news. But. ... Never mind.
Lets resolve this problem also.

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

Is the ALDA line connected? We'd like to see pictures of the completed job also.

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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

X2 on the pictures!

Agree with the ALDA comment form Kerry - we were talking about the connections previously...

...but do you also get maximum travel on the throttle? You must have made some modifications there too...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Yes. From the post #30 of SuperCow i could see what did misunderstud.
Now turbo works. But engine is hard to go on high gear to start the turbo.
And the throttle runs all way. I will attach pictures tomorrow.

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)

Do you mean that to get the turbo to spin up properly you need to drop down a cog?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Engine has to have high rottation at minute before turbo starts to show power.

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1986 MB 307D Campervan (1988 om602 from 250 TD)