240D engine??? ANYONE
 

I am looking for a good 240d engine. I have an opertunity to buy a 83 240d, the engine runs, but, smoke/diesel pours out the exhaust. It's pretty much gone. To expensive to rebuild, I think. What do you think? He only wants $400 for the car. Paint is not perfect,but not peeling, probably just a buff. No rust though. It is a 4-speed too. What would I be getting into? Thanks!

If you can turn your own wrenches I would say go for it and plan on rebuilding the engine as long as their is no hole in the block/oil pan:eek:. Don't mess with it if you have to pay someone to do the work unless it is a car you really$ want.

I do work on my own stuff :D !! I was thinking about rebuilding. I have taken out my 300d engine and replaced mains and rods, but never took the whole thing apart. If I was to rebuild it, the cylinders would probably have to be replaced. I have never done this much to a diesel engine. Any idea what cost would be for parts??

I did one a few years ago and if I remember the parts came to around $800. I don't remember if that included the $150 I had to give for a good used head. I had a machine shop replace the cylinder liners. I think that was around $40/hole. Do a search on here and you will find my postings on it somewhere. I ended up selling the car to my sister for my neice to drive and she is to this day.

Went back and found the link.

240D work

I would be looking for a 300 turbo to bolt in. That would be a great car with a 300 and a 4 speed.

wowser - that was five years ago:eek:.

Well, if I do this myself, I was looking at worse case senario, baring needing new pistons, and valves. Here is the list, parts are comming from Germanstar.net Would this be most of it?

Cylinder sleeves=$38.00 X4
Rings/standard= $179.00
Std/Mains = $56.00
Std/Rods = $31.00
Timing chain = $109.00
Head gask kit = $53.00
Lower gask kit = $67.00

Total w/out shiping= $648.00

You may want to compare prices here at fastlane.......I know Ron over at Germanstar but he isn't the cheapest guy around.

the shop whunter is at had one a few months ago. maybe it is still there.

I bought a very nice one with 76k on Ebay. $500. It went in my truck a few months ago and is perfect. I'd look around there and see what turns up.

I just got a complete car with 125k given to me a couple weeks ago that I'll pull apart and keep the motor for a spare. Sometimes you just step into it!

http://seriestrek.com/images/car.jpg

those red covers on your wheels are they stocked? someone told me i didnt have original wheels cause i didnt have those, but ive never seen an 85 300Dturbo with them.
Kenni
'85 300D Turbo - FOR SALE

It's a 240

If anyone needs those caps, let me know....I'll let 'em go cheap!

Are you sure you don't want to sell that engine to me??? :D I am thinking you are feeling sorry for me and that you would do everything you can do to help get this poor stalled 240d back on the road, and restore its pride!! :D Am I right???????????????

Sorry, I think I'll keep this one. But I'll keep my eyes open for another for you!

the earlier 123's (240D and 300D) had the steel wheels with hub caps, up until81 i think. the later 123's have cast aluminum (?) wheels, like yours (i saw the pic of your '85 on your thread) you do have the original wheels.

MercedesRover.....Is that a Series III you put that diesel in? I have cotemplated putting a 5cylturbo in my Discovery. I think that would be TOO much work, but not sure. How hard was it to put that 4cyl in your Series? Where are you located? I am also on Landroversonly.com forum. Have you been there before?

Yup. It's a '74 NAS 88" that I rebuilt a few years back. Getting the engine in is a bit of a chore but worth the work in the end. Being an owner of a Disco I'm sure you're no stranger to the electrical nightmare that's a Land Rover. I had a '91 Rangie too that I spent more time under than in. It's a wonder there isn't grease fittings on the hood hinges!

But to have a Land Rover with every inch my own wiring, and an engine that will run with NO electrical supply if necessary, is a pleasure. It's a very trustworthy beast now thanks to this great little engine.

I don't think the 3.0L, even with a turbo would be enough power to keep you happy in a Disco though...They're pretty heavy and have the aerodynamics of a building. All the same, I'm starting to make a kit to install these engines in Land Rovers that will include the adapter plate, pilot bushing and a modified oil filter housing and oil pan. They will work with the Series transmission as well as an LT77 in your truck.

And yes, I spend a little time on that board but not too much. Most of the time you can find me at the Guns and Rovers board...They're a good bunch of guys much like the people here.

Anyway, if you're interested, here's a link to a site about my truck and some of my travels.

SeriesTrek

(Sorry we took this thread off subject!)

Jim

MercedesRover, That is awesome :D, yeah I would like to get a 109 and put in a 5cyl non-turbo, perhaps turbo :D. I have seen pictures of someone doing this. I will contact you some time!

:hanged: (yeah, ditto for off-subject)