My 1989 124 TE 300 4Matic has a worn engine, I have a similar engine from a normal auto 300TE ,same year, I am looking to change the engine does anyone know if it is a straighforward exchange or am I looking at major problems if I go ahead ,and any tips or comments as to other items that would have to be looked at? Thanks in advance to all the knowledgeable people out there

You would have to change the pan from your old engine to the replacement engine. I changed the engine on my regular W124 last year and that was plenty of work. Being you have a fourmatic, just makes for a little more work. Are you sure it needs to go. They are pretty tough on the bottom end. Maybe it needs a good head job. Is it high mileage? Has it been overheated? I really would try to find out if a head rebuild would solve your problem.

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