I have a 1985, 190-e, 2.3, I had timing chain repalced 30K ago. It broke on me at approx. 2 mph.(pulling out from the light).
My ? is , can I replace the engine with 2.8 (or another choice?)and what's the year of the car that will be able to uas the same trans.
Thanks
6killer

With enough $, you can put any engine in the W201. That said, if your wallet doesn't need weight loss, then you're best off sticking with another 2.3 engine since to drop in a 2.6L you'll need to replace the cooling system and the front mounts, as well as updating the front suspension and brakes for the extra weight. Unless you have a readily available donor car, it might be more cost effective to just buy a whole 2.6L

The US '85 was the first revision of the M102 (thanks sixto!) engine from the '84. The fuel injection system went through a subsequent change sometime in late '86 or '87, (added the R/16 resistor) so to upgrade to those engines, you probably have to change out the ECU and some other relays.

M102 maybe?

Sixto
95 S420
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD

Six...let me know when you're ready to "burn one"

6 - you can go up to 2.8 M104 on the same transmission, but that's pretty major work to fit in there. Otherwise, the 2.6 if it's worth it.

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg

I have a 2.3-16 for sale from my '86 190E.

No idea what it is worth.

Anyone, what is an '86 2.3-16v worth w/99k on it?

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William Rogers........