Hello All,

New to the forum, and to diesels. I am researching the best year OM617 for a swap into a Toyota land cruiser, and here is what I have found so far:

This engine was offered (in the US) in the 300SD models from '79 to '85, and the model number for these engines ranged from the OM617.950 - .952.

It seems that the .951/.952 engines are almost identical, but the .950 (offered in '79 only?) has 10 less HP.

What is the difference in the .950 and the .951/.952?

Are parts equally available for all models?

I have read that the '79 is the only model imported without EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculator?), is this an advantage or disadvantage?

I was originally looking for a late model ('84/'85) but am having a hard time finding a suitable donor with reasonable miles on it. I have located a '79 with low miles close to me, but don't want to buy something that is inferior to the later models, or will have a problem with parts supply etc.

Recomendations please???

I appreciate your input, and thanks for your time!

-Guy