Anyone care to share some of their sources for replacement engines? Preferably in the Northeast. My 240D met with an untimely death after only 186,600 and I'd hate to see it end this way.

Thanks for your help.

Joel's in the Orlando, Florida area has probably remaned more MB's than any
one else on the East Coast.
Metric on the west coast.

Used engines ...German Potomac (either St.Augustine , Florida or Fredrick,
Maryland)

Good Morning Jeff............

There are 2 on ebay right now - One is in PA

Welcome aboard old friend!!!!!!!!!!!!


Stephen

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98 K2500 Suburban 6.5 Luxo Barge

"We cannot change the wind - But we can adjust our sails"

Jeff,
I have nothing to offer/add regarding the engine however, welcome to the best MB forum in the world. Steve

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'87 300TD - 132K - Soon 4-Sale
'84 300D Turbo - 122K - Driving
'77 VW Type II - 77K - Restored
'08 250EX Ninja
English Bulldog (Brier) - My best friend. Passed away 12/02/04 while in my arms.

not 240's but....


http://boston.craigslist.org/car/88786739.html

http://boston.craigslist.org/car/87342167.html


good luck with your search!

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1984 300D Turbo - 231k....totalled 11/30/07 RIP

So what is wrong with the engine? Due to it's sleeved design and basic ruggedness, it is not very often that a 616 engine can't be rebuilt. They rebuild well and doing so gives you a fresh engine rather than a pig and a poke with one out of a junk yard dog that you know nothing about.

Good luck,

Driving at highway speeds (65 mph), something cut loose in the engine, apparently went through the driver side of the block as there is now a fist size hole... Unfortunately ignorance of what a 'normal' diesel should sound like prevented me from recognizing any noises that might spell impending doom... So the question at hand is repair or try my luck with a different car...

My good friend Stephen has guided me down the path of keeping my recent acquisition and now I'm asking advice / experience with any of the board members dealing with dealers specializing in rebuilts or remanufactured engines.

Thanks,

Jeff

Yeah........ He's referring to me...........

I looked over the pictures that Jeff had sent me, and then re-read the CarFax. Southern Car - Low Annual Mileage - Etc...........

So I stuck my foot into his mouth and said it was well worth bringing this beauty back to life - it's on the verge of pristine............

Jeff has been one of my best frineds for years - over 30(mumble, mumble, mumble) some odd years. I am asking to circle the wagons in an effort to find a engine for him........

Thanks Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephen

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98 K2500 Suburban 6.5 Luxo Barge

"We cannot change the wind - But we can adjust our sails"

"Anyone care to share some of their sources for replacement engines?"

Three years ago I put a new engine in my 240D 77, the original engine passed away after about 300K of city stop & go driving.
The last place that one looks for a new motor is the MB dealer, obviously too expensive, well mine came from Houston MB dealer, complete motor from Europe $3600, (exchange w/old engine) with everything on it except AC compressor, it cost me $1500 to install it including total clutch replacement.

Vahe
240D 77/350K

Okay, since it hand grenaded as you describe, changing engines is the best way to go but I would highly recommend rebuilt over used.

Good luck,

Looks like Larry is into blanket statements today...
If you find a rusted out car with a good running engine for a few hundred dollars jump on it, drop that engine into your car...... you can drive it around while you research rebuilt engines.

Thanks for the information all. Seeing that I obviously have no practical knowledge in judging the quality of a used engine, what would you recommend? The oil pressure was sound on the one that grenaded and besides the 'knocking' that apparently "wasn't" normal, I thought that things were going well. What are some of the things you would check to determine whether it's worth the effort? Also would you do the transplant or let a shop do it?

Thanks again,

Jeff

If you find out what happened, let us know.

My 240D has 186,000 miles on it. While I'm not too concerned right now, it does kind of hit home, and if anyone here can learn from what you have gone through, it would be appreciated by many.

Thanks,

- Patrick

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1982 240D. 198k, Marine Blue/Blue, 4 Speed, Crank Windows, No Sunroof, No Rust, No Oil Leaks
2001 TDI. 197k, Lagoon Blue/Black, 5 speed, Chip, G60/VR6

Try to contain the laughter...

I actually made a call to the local MB dealer to inquire about the cost of:

a. installation
b. engine

What came back will follow but the interesting information is that there are, hiding in the shadows of warehouses unknown 20, "new", not refurb'd, "new" 616.912 long blocks.

Cost:
$12k for the engine
$5k for the labor....

Search continues...