Good to know. Thanks. I just like the 115's, I cant help myself. Im only 30.

Last question, did the 617's come with a 4speed manual? Or is their a 5 speed I can bolt up?

Oh, and yes AC would be nice, but not necesarry.

I think the five cylinder models WithOUT Turbo came with either the four speed or five speed....

AC.... try to find a ' type one' AC system.... type two and three are very complicated inside the dash... if that ever starts to go wrong..

in other words... look for that ' vertical ' temperature wheel on the dash... and avoid it...
manual type one only has switches and levers...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

So is everyone just putting the 115's out to pasture when the motor goes (and selling parts)? Or does anyone try and keep them going? Its such a classic to just strip them all.

I would prefer that to a non turbo W115. I have a turbo 617 with a 4 spd using a 616 flywheel. Yes there are vibration issues but as long as I don't use fourth gear below 45 mph or third below 25, it isn't a problem.

I wasn't aware anyone had ever done a 617 turbo into a 115 body. They handle better than a 123, so it might be a nice combination to drive if not to work on.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

No ones probably done it because it might not be worth doing. So what, should I just part this car? Man Im learning the hard way.

We are still interested in more info about that other car...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

No call back so it probably sold. Would anyone try and rebuild this motor? I need some positive support.

You want positive support..... or good advice ?

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

I WANT positive support. I NEED good advice. Thanks for stopping me before I get too deep.

you want a turbo

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1991 300D

I do. I really want a 115 with a turbo. But I'm in no position to do it. And this one has rust. One day if I win the lottery, I'll be back with a cool build.

If I had my own machine shop and a lot of time on my hands I might. OTOH if I had a 115 that needed an engine I'd probably be looking for a good used 616 or 617 to swap in.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

I'm gonna sleep on it. I found a nice 617 non turbo with 40k on a rebuild for $1,000. And an older 617 turbo for $450.

Is the non turbo a manual transmission ?

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html