Are there any OM605's in the USA? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

panZZer · #1 10-28-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Alastair

Yup, I know EXACTLY where you're coming from!

For a long while--going on a few years--I have hankered after a Proper, genuine OM.617.952 Turbo motor, But--like the 605 in the US-- it was Never officially imported here to the UK...
--I did hear of one a while back, but it was of dubious condition and Very expensive,--It may not have been a genuine .952 either!

So, after much thinking about all the hassles of importing one I gave up and then directed thought to a OM.606 Turbodiesel into my W123.
--At least most if not all the parts are available here for me to swap one in, and the engine itself is very readily available due to the W210 and its Rusting issues.

--I bought a complete W210 for a few hundred quid with a great OM.606.962, so now the search for all those odd items I need to fit it starts!

But I certainly know what you mean--Those daydreams are what keep us going!

Alistair--there were someone doing turbo kits for non turbo cars over there somewhere werent'they??

mech644 · #2 11-10-2010, 10:41 AM

If your looking for a lead on euro parts this fellow may be able to help you ryanparkin1@googlemail.com, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK
Over on TDIClub he is one of the leading supplier of euro VW diesel bits for us US TDI junkies. I don't know if he is interested in sourcing MB stuff or not but he has an established relationship with many breakers in the UK, is an ace at the shipping/tracking process, and is an all around stand up guy. If nothing else he may be able to point you toward someone who specializes in MB stuff.