So we are proceeding with the rebuild. We just got the engine back from the machine shop today, and I guess it's now time to start putting it all back together!
A question....
The engine we have been rebuilding is from a 1981 300TD. The car it is going in to is a 1985 300TD. Mostly the same, but there are some differences in the lines (vacuum and electrical). This question is regarding the turbo. The 1985 turbo has vacuum line coming off it (going to where, God only knows), the 1981 does not. The 1985 turbo has a lot higher mileage on it than the 1981, so it would seem best to choose the 1981, but is that vacuum line important? What's the best way around this? I have been told they are not interchangeable, but we also have both a 1981 and 1985 transmission. The 81 had low miles, but the 1985 was rebuilt 2 yrs ago. What would you do?
The 1985 turbo with mystery vacuum line:
