Glad to hear you're coming Eric. Want to participate in another caravan this year from the eastern DFW area?
I might have to check how much compression China no longer has........ :o:o
Seems like I have the injector crush washers already.

Supposedly with this Harbor Freight kit we can connect the tool to the Glow Plug port without removing the injectors.

I know one or some might be hard but thats part of the reason I have settle in to do it myself.

I may just meet you guys up there this year.

I'm interested in helping/watching the engine swap or anything transmission related. I think I need to drop mine and carry it to shop to have front seals redone. Looking forward to having my car on lift and get some feedback on more things to add to my list if its worthy of fixing. I've noticed I have some floorpan issues that will require some work eventually.

Okay, I've been lurking in the background long enuff...
 

and I canst stands to keep quiet no more! Whut's all this 'bout swapin' a 617 inna 240d 'bout now? What kinda chassis series are we talkin' about enyhow? A W123 or could it be, a (gasp!) W115, dare I hope?! C'mon now lemme know, huh, huh?

I'm really sorry I can't make this one. I was just looking at a video I made last year of Sunny and Roy and realizing how much I'm missing out on.

Tech session video

Dang, how is it that I've never seen that before???? Awesome!!

The beloved vegetable-themed 240D getting the transplant is a W123. Going from an OM616 to an OM617.912

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...0/P6010307.jpg

Man I miss that car..... :(

Wrench in the gears
 

Liability issues regarding the engine transplant...

Trying to work this out...

GRIN
 

There is a large pile of damaged W123 and W126 parts waiting on the work bench for show and tell. :D

NEW addition to the list
 

* W123 and W126 Install the K1 shift kit

ooooo I cant wait!

Sorry, no engine transplant
 

I've talked to our host Steve, who owns the shop we'l be using for our session. his liability insurance will not let us do the engine, unless Roy does the work. Roy has worn himself to a frazzle, and with the stuff he's already promised forthe tech session, that is just not going to be possible.

While we could execute waivers of liability, the way his insurance is structured (because of the current case law), he could lose his insurance coverage if we go forward.

I am sorry. this is something I had not anticipated, but should have. There is not really time to resolve it before the tech session, though Steve and I will try to see what can be done for next year.

Sunny

thanks for checking and all your hard work. it was wishful thinking and short notice. i'll keep posting my progress. maybe i can find a venue to host the event? or just borrow a hoist? will definately need a hoist one to get it out of the truck!

thanks again! andy

Engine hoist
 

http://www.northerntool.com
Torin Big Red Folding Engine Hoist — 1-Ton Capacity
Folding engine hoist

Item#:
144848
Price: $169.99

Ship Weight: 166.0 lbs
Capacity (lbs.) 2,000
Lift Range (in.) 1 - 78 3/4
Boom Holes (qty.) 4
Wheels (qty.) 4
Foldable Yes
Dimensions L x W x H (in.) 52 x 44 5/8 x 57 1/2
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200305491_200305491


http://www.harborfreight.com
1 Ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane
compact storage. Includes ram, chain and hook.

* Boom extends from 36-1/4" to 50-1/4"
* Crane height adjusts from 82" to 94"
* Clevis grab hook with safety latch
* Double ball bearing swivel casters
Ram capacity: 3 ton.
Weight: 166 lbs.

ITEM 93840-7VGA

$179.99

I feel very ill after watching this !!!:eek:

I had a pretty good idea which way the winds were blowing when the "Insurance" word was used.........;)
Oh well, there will be pleanty for us to do and learn, and then some of us in the DFW area can help Andy with his engine swap here locally at a later date. {tough time of year to shoe horn that in though} :(
I look forward to this event just as much with or without the engine swap!!!! Glad to know there is no possible way now that any of us could be injured..... :wink3:

BTW, here is the Harbor Freight engine lift, and it is often on sale for $119 to $139 bucks. Folds up and out of the way. Would love to have one......

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93840

Man, I wish I could attend! I just got a W124 this summer, and I have a lot to learn. But, company is coming, and it would be nice if there was a prepared spot for them stay.

Oh yeah, and the Christmas lights don't do their thing without help either. Sigh. Pesky neighbors and their planned collaboration!