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03-27-2006, 11:36 PM
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1972 250c diesel
Does anyone know anything about a 250c 114 diesel? I have found one for sale that has a 4 cylinder with a 4 speed manuel transmission. The car was imported in 1972. Would parts be available for the engine? How good were the diesels back in the early 70's? Richard
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03-27-2006, 11:49 PM
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that car
was originally gas. not a problem, the diesel is slow but reliable and 'bout bulletproof. parts readily available, etc.
good luck tom w
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03-28-2006, 12:24 AM
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A lot of people in the Vintage forum AND the Diesel forum would be interested in seeing pics of this conversion. Do take some and post them!
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Current: 2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee" 2018 Durango R/T Previous: 1972 280SE 4.5 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi" 1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k
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03-28-2006, 02:16 AM
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I drive a 74' 240D every day...well almost every day. It's like a blender on frappe on the freeway, drinks oil, and smokes a little but it's fun to drive. I have taken it on 300 mile round trips without hesitation. A coupe might be a little more spirited in diesel form with a few hundred less pounds.
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1974 240D 3.0L 4(M) - 250K -OM617.910 + 300D FW + Rajay turbo power! 1977 6.9 3(A) - 84k
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03-28-2006, 02:27 PM
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It appears that the car is a conversion. The car is on craigslist in Sacramento. The owner forwarded photos of the number plates which establish it as a gas car originally. The current owner bought it as a diesel but doesn't know to much about it. He says it runs great but has trouble with the rear calipers. Anyone interested please have at it. I am looking for a stock manual gas model. Richard
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03-28-2006, 02:32 PM
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250CE 2.2 or 2.4 (!)
Seller sez it came from S. America, and it's wearing Latvian and RAA (UK?) badges, so this must truly be nearly a record Flying Dutchman. Can see clutch pedal in one pic, but seller neglected to show either a front view to see if has Euro lights or the pax door which took the hit; also no pics to date of engine.
Close-ups show surface corrosion here and there. VIN is 114.022 12 019980, so it was built as a 250CE/automatic - no word on where or when the conversion was done. Actually, for parts support, I guess a diesel four-banger would be preferable to an EFI/ECU M130, as long as you aren't looking for a rocket. And, with stiffening, etc - I believe the 114 coupes are very close to being as heavy as the sedans... Seller thinks it's "rare" (which is sorta true, for a diesel converted coupe, eh?), and firm on $2500, so far, but he's gonna consult with a "collector", hoping to raise the price. Considering that a nearby rebuilt-M110 cherry 280C just went for about that much last week...
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