Ok, so before I get arm deep in this, are there any major differences I should be aware of in the engine coming from a 85 300SD and going into an 85 300D?

Turbo location etc same?

Parts I need to switch around from the 300D's engine?


Thanks!

AFIK, it's just the oil pressure location/sensor, and the motor mount arms. everything else should be identical. as long as it's not a CA motor!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Cool. It's a 275k mile car, but mercedes dealer put a new engine in it at 175k so it's a 100k engine. Basically worked out a deal where he drives over the car and I part it out for him in exchange for the engine.

That sounds like an AWESOME deal.
I'm working on parting out two SD's there is a LOT of stuff to take out in there.
how deep does he want you to part it for him?

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

All the way, bonus that we are going to split anything made off the parts, he gets the full amount from the crusher once done (about $450 for the bare body)

So it nets me a new engine, plus some added cash as I sell off stuff.

On that, are the rear doors the same as the 300D? specifically that little quarter glass? How about window regulators and the such?

The SD is a W126 and the D is a W123, so no, two different chassis.

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

You'll have to switch the entire oil filter housing and the mounting arms. Otherwise, plug-and-play.

Jay

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er