Monster rv tuning assistance desperately needed!
 

I hope someone can help me. I own a 97 Mercedes 4x4 RV 410D. The engine is an original, reliable but puny 100 hp. During a trip from Zurich to Lisbon the engine just couldn't muster enough pep for the highway, especially uphill. Pretty sad when 18 wheelers fully loaded keep passing you! I need some tuning suggestions.

I would like to add as much horsepower as possible. I only 4x4 occasionally. So top end speed and uphill pep is a must for long trips. I would even consider replacing the engine but not sure I could install a sprinter engine due to engine compartment size limitations.

Also any suggestions on soundproofing engine noise? I still have a headache from the trip!


My truck is a sheep in wolf's clothing. I want to change that!

Thanks Guys!

The Monster is In Panama
 

Hello.

My name is Luis. I was navigating on the web looking for tires for a special tire size and realized that I own your previous Mercedez.

Regards

Old post...and never heard from again..

72 horse power...no wonder !

FYI.......
n September 1981 the 407 D, 409 D and 410 were added with a gross weight of 4,600 kg (10,141 lb). The 409 D had a bigger and more powerful Diesel engine with five cylinders, 2998 cc and 88 hp (65 kW). It was the OM 617 engine which was also used in the Mercedes-Benz 300D passenger car and 300GD G-Wagon. Other revisions throughout the production were minor, the OM616 engine having a modified cylinder head and less bore which lowered the capacity from 2404 cc to 2399 cc, but producing slightly more power (72 bhp) and using 5-speed-gearboxes instead of the early 4-speed-versions.

In autumn 1988, two new diesel engines - called OM 601/23 and OM 602/29 - were offered, awarded the "Diesel 1989" award.[3]

After 18 years of production, 970,000 of the Bremer Transporter were produced. In 1995 the Mercedes-Benz T1N Sprinter was launched, replacing the T1." Wikipedia......



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Many Thanks my friend !

Welcome again to Peach Parts...aka Mercedes forums. :D

Don't be a stranger, post about the 4100 you had. Where's the last owner ?




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The 410d didn't have the 617 engine. If it did it would have been a 409d. Not sure what engine is in the 410d but it is 100hp if the numbers are consistent with the other van numbers x07d=70hp, x09d=90hp

hmm, this is unusual, I always wondered if these were ever offered as 4x4 versions,
Are those gwagen axles and transfer case parts under it ?


Was it an aftermarket conversion?

I am pretty sure the later 410D used the 2.9L version of the OM602 but in N/A form.

The answer to the OPs question is probably swapping in a 2.5L OM602 turbo and tweaking that a little bit. They did 2.9 turbos but it was in the W210 and used an electronic pump and wasn't really rated at much more HP than the 2.5, but I guess the lower torque would be good for a truck. However after 8 years he either sold the truck to lferrmerc or got over it. So I guess this is all irrelevant.

Thanks Guys for the Info... This engine is a OM602. Took it camping on really rough roads here in Panama and She did more than Well... Im amazed on the capability despite the weight of it.

Last owner here in Panama !

I understand it is a swiss company that does the aftermarket conversion.

Yes it has G-Wagon axles on.