Thread: was there ever a diesel sl roadster?
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Old 05-07-2008, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction View Post
Several people have done Diesel conversions. The OM617 in the R107 requires a fake hood scoop or "power hump" to clear the hood.
this is not true.
I have SEEN at least 2 that were done without any external modifications.
search here for biodiesel and SL, I bet you find the thread where the lady had one built and a link to the page where it was done.
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