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I put some KYB mounts I got on closeout on my $600 190D. A year later and they don't show any cracking or anything. On the budget end they are certainly a viable option.

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Originally Posted by MTI (Post 3276036)

Audi and Mercedes wheels are "hubcentric" mount, meaning the center hole flange is load bearing. The Audi center holes are smaller than the Mercedes and would have to be machined larger to fit.

The FPR is different after the 1984 model given the differences in the M102 engine after '84, and is different for auto and manual transmissions.

Swapping to a "newer" 102 engine may be slightly problematic (ie. expensive) unless you have a donor car parked next to it . . . and if you did, I'd restore the donor car instead. :D

Hm. The car currently has an FPR, and fuel dizzy/AFM assembly from an 86 model. Is this going to have any catastrophic long term consequences?

I did feel like it was a little down on power after I put the fuel dizzy in...

Sounds like quite the 'Frankenstein' car. There are numerous fuel system (and other systems) parts that changed over the years, particularly the big change between the 84 and mid 85 cars. I would strongly suggest that you sign up for the free version of the EPC over at the Mercedes web site, so that you can check what the current part compatibility is, and consult with the W201 experts over at 190REV.NET , if you haven't already