I need a w124 sls and power steering tandem pump for w123 wagon experiment. I am going to try an sls work around on a w123 wagon so that I can utilize a 300d non sls head sedan engine. Anyone willing to help me out and source a pump for me at a great price? Possibly a loaner or doaner, free ?? I have a fabricator lined up if needed and will post a write up with lots of pics and specs to offer in return to the forum

It's for an 80 non turbo wagon with a dead engine. I am not interested in swapping heads to another non turbo engine. I am interested in pushing the envelope and working out a way to use a sedan engine, which are far more plentiful than wagon specific engines. I have spare sedan engines to work with.

Thanks in advance.

You need to post a "WTB" (want to buy) ad in the Used Parts for Sale and Wanted subforum (scroll down on the main forums page).

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I agree.... But I wanted to post it here to generate interest in the conversion topic.

Have also posted in classifieds as WTB. Thanks

You could also use an electric pump as described in other threads. I'd actually like to see someone use a hand operated hydraulic pump to see if it's effective.

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Hi Neumann,

You are running the same project I am. I am about to chase up a tandem pump and do the same.

A question to consider is if the reservoir will sit too high and touch the bonnett?

Have you looked at making a custom bracket yet to fit to the head and pump

Will the W123 V pulley fit onto the tandem pump or will it need modification?

I think I had one from a w126......I will have to look and see.

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As long as the system is not constantly adjusting, I don't see why a hand pump wouldn't work. Boarded a plane from the runway yesterday with an adjustable staircase and all the hydraulic rams were powered by hand. An HF hand hydraulic pump and a fitting to attach to the line in the engine compartment would be the ticket.

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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

I am planning the sls/power steering pump conversion myself on my 82 300TD.

Bad motor and I tried getting the head off the bad motor to drop on the sedan engine. not good. 360K on the bad motor and nothing but troubles.

I don't want to risk messing up the good engine so I'm doing the SLS/power steering pump off an 87 to get the SLS working.

Lots of plans. Little fruition. I hope someone completes it.

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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

I am still interested in the project. Just have too many other things going on right now.