If the chain broke I agree, if tensioner failed maybe? Just guessing.

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Real curious to see what the failure was. I have a customer with a 99 e300 with original chain. I hate to see him run it to failure.

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Maybe broken cam but even that does not make a lot of sense. Running it over and over again after the original event will not help matters either.

Maybe not the end of the world for that engine but someone has to have a look under that valve cover.

overrev valve float, bent valves

Downshift, overrev, smoke suggests to me that a tranny problem was the trigger and the engine was an unfortunate victim. Check the 722.6 for codes before you buy a replacement engine. There might be a longer shopping list in fact, check the CAN for codes as well if the shop has SDS equipment. It should help determined the sequence of events.

Sixto
87 300D

Sounds logical.

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Trans codes are clear, no issues on the trans side.

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

If any of you know where a good 606 is, please let me know...

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Do a search on lkq. They are a very reputable breaker with facilities all over. I did a quick search yesterday around my zip code and did not see anything. I got the engine for the wifes 05 e320 from them and was very happy with it.

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LKQ?

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Search for lkqcorp.com

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I found em.... No engines listed in their entire network :/

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See below for a few. It is ALWAYS best to get the VIN of the donor vehicle, and then pay for an AutoCheck or CarFax, to verify the claimed mileage is accurate - especially on lower-miles engines. You can use the EPC to confirm that the engine number you receive is actually from the VIN claimed. This also will verify they are selling the correct 606.962 engine. You'll need to ask questions to make sure you are getting a complete engine with turbocharger and injection pump. Some places sell those separately. Freight costs may vary drastically depending on your location.

I've had good results buying stuff from European Automotive Group. I've bought from Carguts too but they were a notch below EAG, IMO. I've never purchased from the other places below. Couldn't find any of these motors at LKQ.


European Automotive Group (Moultrie, GA)
1-800-761-3876
1999 E300D engine, 216kmi, $2000

Auto Imports USA, Inc. (Rancho Cordova, CA)
916-822-5656 / 888-394-9472
1998 E300D engine, 124kmi, $2200

Methuen Motor Mart Co. (Methuen, MA)
1-978-683-1273
1999 E300D engine, 165kmi, $2300

Carguts USA (Blacksburg, SC)
1-866-839-2708
1998 E300D engine, mileage not listed, $1800, turbocharger not included

Advance Auto Salvage (Murfreesboro, TN)
615-896-7700
1999 E300D engine, mileage not listed, $1750

Thanks GSXR! I called a few of them, the closest to me is Moultrie, this might be the best choice. couple others I called were really high miles, others were sold out. Thanks for the post! might be just what I'm lookin for

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Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

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2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic
2007 ML 320 CDI
2007 Leisure Travel Serenity
2006 Sprinter 432k
2005 E320 CDI
1998 SLK230 (teal)
1998 SLK230 (silver)
1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO
Previous:
1983 240D, on WVO
1982 300D, on WVO
1983 300CD, on WVO
1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer)
1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix
1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO
1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO