http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=38683

Is it a 617?

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Is this that same kid who bought/fixed/sold that red G-wagen a while ago?

That looks sharp - I'd love a diesel powered G-wagen.

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1984 300D: 275,000 miles (soon to be for sale)

In search of my 1987 300D in anything but white.

too bad RHD meant to turbo.

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1992 850i 6 speed
1991 M3 S54B32 swap
2007 328iT/6 RWD sport wagon
1987 325E 330iZHP engine swap
2004 Vespa 200GT
1976 W115 240D getting a much bigger engine. 5.5L
1997 R129 SL600 5AT

Thought the "Rule" was 25 years?

(UrrrGGhhKK, No Turbo,Ah Well ,Picture looks good)

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

how easy is a 617 turbo swap?

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1985 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon
273,000 miles

Very difficult on a right hand drive. Steering mechanism is in the way of the turbo.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

wonder if a 85 cali setup would work.

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1985 300D cali 190K

http://mercedes.thatchermathias.com/mw300d.jpg

damn...well its a really nice vehicle. i'm still like 2 years away from being in the market for one of these. everytime i see one i get an impulsive urge.

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1985 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon
273,000 miles

It is possible to do a RHD 617 turbo. There are after market kits down here that can be fitted. I think the expansion joint on the outlet of the turbo would need to be removed and replaced with a 90 degree bend like on the outlet of a Saab 900 turbo. That would allow the exhaust to go down in front of the steering box. The power steering hoses would need moving to keep them away from the heat. NA Benz's are ok, Ive had 3 of them. Not too good around town, but fine on the open road.

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

If your town is at 10,000 ft, you'll be much happier with the turbo. An NA G-Wagon in Colorado would leave a lot to be desired.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

True Kerry, we are only a few hundred feet above sea level here and its flat !! The NA's dont like the hills on a hot day. They are best on a cool morning when the air feels heavy!!

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving