PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - URGENT - Please Help - RARE - Mercedes OM601 Diesel Van

marco5 · #1 05-13-2019, 06:50 PM

Hey guys,

I assist other people with their Mercedes diesels in the area and I'm having difficulty with this one. This gentleman is driving down as he's travelling the country in his van and wants some assistance. He's an older fellow so not familiar with forums and such. This is a 1981 (or 83 but the owner says 1981) Mercedes OM601 diesel.

VIN= 60131618174302
TP=601D 28
YEAR: he says it's a 1981 but looking at this 601 did not start until 1983.

My questions are the following:

a) What types of injectors should I order for this? Can I simple order ones for a 240D W123 1981? Or should the injectors in this car be rebuilt?

b) Fuel Lines - that go from injector to injector. Can I use the same 2.5mm ones used for the W123?

c) Does this engine have adjustable valves? If so, what are the clearances?

d) Does this engine have 2 fuel filters similar to the 240D Engine?

e) What is the proper oil filter to use for this? Just order from the dealer via VIN?

Thanks in advance everyone.