Has anyone done this mod: W116 450SEL with OM617.95X Engine ?

[greazzer]

As the title of this thread says, has anyone done this mod? That is, swap out the gas engine for a turbo diesel engine? I am pretty sure it has been done.

Want to know what was involved ?

How much "mod-ing" was required ?

Overall satisfaction and thoughts on the project?

Pretty sure the engine will drop right in, at least the OM617.950 which went in its cousin the 300SD from 1979 to 1980.

Assuming the first W116s out there, circa 1973.