Getting ready to put the motor back in... all I have left is put the head back on and reassemble all the stuff that is under the valve cover - rocker arms and such.

For actually putting the motor back in, I am thinking of leaving the alternator, the a/c compressor, cruise control, exhaust/intake manifolds and the turbocharger, off of the motor, then install all these things with the motor in place.

Less weight and fewer things to worry about... get the main task of getting the motor in, then add the components.

What do you guys think?

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'82 300D (project)
'46 Willys (project)
"Nothing seems to be the way it should in this garage." -jt20
"Smarter than an engine, dumber than a hoodlatch..." -jt20
"Start jumping up and down to smoosh down those engine mounts" -DeliveryValve
"no" -kerry
"At this rate, you may have it done by winter" -layback40

I agree with the less weight and more space idea. It equals more safety also.

Even when you are in a well equipped shop if you are working by yourself it is difficult to keep an eye on what is going on inside of you immediate view; even more so while you are working the Engine Hoist.

It is real easy to squash something and give yourself something else to fix. So the less parts there is the less there is to damage.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I did the opposite. I wanted to do as much work as I could with the engine out. Putting it back in was a little tedious and slow, but it worked out alright.

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1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold

1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition

Welcome back konstan !!! Its 6 of one 1/2 a dozen of the other. I have always tried to put as much on a motor before installation. its easier to put things on the motor while its out of the car. If there are issues with the lifting gear, that will be a major over riding factor. Dont over do it, no one wants to see a damaged motor.
Let us know how you go.

Good Luck !!

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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

I would put them on with the engine on the stand. Its all a lot easier.

Installing them motor fully dressed is how it is done at the factory so there is sufficient room to do that.

I would say the time saved would be in the hours rather than minutes.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

When I installed my new engine, I attached everything while it was out. as said above, much easier with the engine on the stand.

That exhaust manifold and turbo are pretty heavy, and leaning over the fender trying to mount them is a PITA on the back.

I do all my work by my self, and dropping the engine back in isn`t that big of deal. go slow, lower a little at a time, and it should just slide right in.

Bottom line is, what you are comfortable with doing for you.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

This project has been moving kind of slow, just because of other things going on (yeah my "other things" is I bought me a diesel pickup
)

Tonight I am going to be reinstalling the head. I have never installed the head before (this whole project is my first). I do have the FSM, so that part is covered.

Any tips for a noob at head installation, y'know, stuff that people learn from experience?

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'82 300D (project)
'46 Willys (project)
"Nothing seems to be the way it should in this garage." -jt20
"Smarter than an engine, dumber than a hoodlatch..." -jt20
"Start jumping up and down to smoosh down those engine mounts" -DeliveryValve
"no" -kerry
"At this rate, you may have it done by winter" -layback40