The motor has very very low compression in cylinder #1 and metal shavings in the oil.

That looks like a manual trans engine in that picture.

Fair enough since I know nothing about 240Ds. Just wondering whether the VCV is an issue in such a swap.

Sixto
MB-less

SIXTO, I think there is the threaded holes for the 2 screws that bolts the VCV to the IP.
But I`ll check my 80 240 to see if Iam right.....Hang loose.

When I swapped in the 4-spd into the 85 300D, I just removed the VCV. It has nothing to do with the IP,



Charlie

Checked the IP and there is 2 drilled and tapped holes.

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

The VCV will in fact be needed for the auto trans to work properly. However, my '81 240D has a 4 spd manual from the factory, and has a VCV. I am not sure why it is there, as it is not needed for the trans to shift.

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1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

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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

^ My 82 manual 240 came with a VCV, it was obviously unused, I removed and sold it.

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The 83 engine in my garage also has the VCV.

A couple questions for all of you experienced w123/240d enthusiasts. I'm curious if anyone has ever run into a flywheel balance problem. I haven't been able to find one link online to someone experiencing vibration from an unbalanced flywheel (if anyone has a link like that, I'd love to read about it before I do my swap). Also, The 4-cyl engine in my 1983 240d is an om-616? I'm still trying to learn as much as I can about these cars.

Yes

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All Diesel Fleet
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

Yeah, a 616.912, all of 72 HP and 101 Ft. lbs. of torque from the factory.

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I would balance the flywheel. Some have skipped it and been fine; others have skipped it and had their teeth rattled out, and, as my hygienist says, dentures are overrated.

Besides, it would stink to basically have to do the whole job over again if the flywheel causes a shake.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

OM615: Used in the US before 1974 -- 2.2L diesel.
OM616: Your engine, used in the US from 1974 to 1983. The OM615 bored out to 2.4L.
OM617.91: A 3.0L five -- a crude way to describe it is as an OM616 with an extra cylinder on the back. The "1" after the nine indicates a nonturbo.
OM617.95: The OM617.91 with a turbo.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I took the flywheel and the auto flex disk to be balanced when i did my swap but they were both neutral balanced.

A few years ago when I swapped in the 4-spd from a 240 into the 85 300D,
I had a Hot Rod performance shop balance the 2 FW`s. The 240 was off by 10 grams from the auto FW. what ever that is.

So they drilled some holes to get her in balance to the auto FW.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Not to go off topic, but do you experience any unpleasant vibs in the car with the 616 flywheel?

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."