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Old 07-12-2012, 11:20 PM
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Agree, head or head gasket it is. Hmmm. What to do next? 602 engine? I think it fits right on the transmission. I think I can get one for 1000 with 100000 miles on it. I have 264,000 miles on this 603, so if I was to delve into the engine, I would like a rebuilt one.

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Old 07-12-2012, 11:23 PM
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Agree, head or head gasket it is. Hmmm. What to do next? 602 engine? I think it fits right on the transmission. I think I can get one for 1000 with 100000 miles on it. I have 264,000 miles on this 603, so if I was to delve into the engine, I would like a rebuilt one.

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I might pull the head.

The curiosity would kill me.

If the head is intact, I would simply do a head gasket.

If the head is cracked, I would go the route of the 602 for $1K. It's a fine engine for that price (provided you can get some assurance that the mileage is legit).
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Old 07-13-2012, 06:24 AM
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Agree, head or head gasket it is. Hmmm. What to do next? 602 engine? I think it fits right on the transmission. I think I can get one for 1000 with 100000 miles on it. I have 264,000 miles on this 603, so if I was to delve into the engine, I would like a rebuilt one.

Suggestions welcome.
That sounds like a good economic solution. You may want to drive a sedan with an OM602 in it first. There is at least one member on here who has had 124s with OM603s and one with an OM602. He sold the OM602 because he felt it was under powered. That was in a sedan, I believe you are talking about installing it in a wagon.

I would price a good used head. One problem with that route is the while I'm in there costs can get really expensive.

On OM606 with turbo and intercooler would be nice, but that's a bit more complicated.

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