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1965 220SEb Coupe with New Diesel Engine
First let me say I am not all that mechanically minded, but am learning, and I have this penchant for classic cars. My wonderful old Mercedes was given very little care by the last owner. Ordinarily, I am a believer in keeping things original, but as I'm getting older and the world conditions are changing, I'm more interested in keeping the outside original, and altering a few things behind the scenes.
Recently I read about new Mercedes diesel engines that are coming out. The ones that interest me are the E320 CDI, and the E320 Bluetec. These are quiet, give much better mileage, and burn very clean. Is it even feasable to replace my 280SE gas engine (not original to my car) with one of these, and is it possible to buy a new Mercedes engine like this from some source? I realize a number of other things have to change, but if the motor fits, then I would have the rest taken care of.
As it stands, I visit gas stations all too often, and leave occasional clouds of smoke for everyone to enjoy. My work takes me to Asia, and it is evident that the air quality there is going from bad to worse. I'm not interested in a garage queen, but rather
experiencing drives on some back roads with a class act. Any comments would be appreciated, even if you tell me I've lost my mind.
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12-16-2006, 04:27 PM
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