1974 W115 240D 3.0 Liter Turbo 4 Speed Manual
diametricalbenz’s PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum Photo Gallery
|
1974 W115 240D 3.0 Liter Turbo 4 Speed Manual
|
|
Bought it in 9/2004 from another Benz nut. It was originally titled as a North Dakota car at an airbase there. It moved to CA soon thereafter according to the records and then made it's way to the Santa Barbara area before changing hands.
No sunroof and reliable manual windows. I changed the battery to a Optima Red Top which is worlds better than the standard unsealed battery in my opinion. No acid leaks and the battery tray rusting problem is gone. The car has a passenger sideview pulled from a 280 by the previous owner who also installed rear speakers so it has 5 channels despite bridging the front left and right to the center dash speaker.
2.4L to 3.0L Conversion date August 2007! The engine is coming out and the new motor is going to be transplanted with the 300D motor. The engine is coming out, having the crankshaft removed, checked for tolerances and then balanced with the flywheel and pressure plate. A new clutch goes in with the drive shaft shortening. The ignition is hybridized to allow pull glow and starting capability but the key switch shuts the motor off via vacuum control. The A/C system will remain stock with the York compressor.
Update! February 2009 The engine is together, flywheel, and turbo. The turbo bearings have been coated with an ultra low friction compound for reduced friction losses. The "new" 617.910 is getting an oil filter conversion for easier access than from below. There simply was no cost effective way other than having a remote oil filter assembly custom made to reroute the oil filter if a OM617.95x motor was to be used. Additionally the W115 engine bay is narrower so it is questionable to know if the 95x motor would clear the turbocharger and exhaust manifold. The front end of the 300D donor will be transplanted onto the 240D to accomodate the extra weight.
|
Click Thumbnail to Enlarge. |
|
Gallery Statistics |
Member: |
diametricalbenz |
Created: |
04-27-2006 02:05 AM |
Last Modified: |
04-14-2016 04:40 PM |
Views: |
8863 |
Images: |
4 |
Comments:
|
18 |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:39 AM.