Even with all of the available parts and "solution providers" I don't see why you'd want to do this especially if you've got an OM617 that could go in there. I think you'll have more fun with the tuned OM617 - the M100 is just going to suck fuel that even in the US of A is going to hurt the pocket.

In modern terms the M100 isn't an impressive engine - despite the ebay frustrations I'd try and sell it and move on.

Sorry to give a negative reaction

If you decide to proceed with the project I will (try to) be positive about the engineering solutions!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!