Hello all, New to the forum here and new to Mercedes. Ive recently picked up a 84 W123 from a buddy for a certain project of mine. The OM617 at the heart is still running strong, transmission is not always willing but I dont really mind.

Now this certain project of mine is my 1984 Hilux off road truck. The stock 22r is not a powerful motor. The extra torque of the diesel will greatly help turn the 37" tires. OM617s are a decently popular swap.

Its not exactly a low mileage car. 358K miles does a toll on everything. What are some things i should be looking for? My buddy did injection lines, pretty sure the timing chain and a few other things. Engine hits 13-15lbs of boost no problem.

I'm getting ready to pull the engine in a few weeks. Just trying to get some things in order while I can still run the engine.

Thanks in advance guys.

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Travis
1984 W123 300D OM617
1984 Toyota Hilux on 37's 'Albedo'
2003 Ford F-250 Powerstroke 'Saber'