Motor swap this weekend... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

iwrock · #1 02-15-2008, 03:23 AM

Ugh....

I am looking forward to it, but at the same time, not looking forward to it.

My wagon is going under the knife, and getting its straight 6 replaced with a new 6.

If there are any other northern california members out there who want to come by and help out, call me.

My cell is 916 532 6284. Free food and soda to anyone that wants to by and help....

Johnhef · #2 02-15-2008, 06:57 AM

If I was closer...

what happened to the V8 swap idea?

SwampYankee · #3 02-15-2008, 08:16 AM

I can appreciate your excitement and trepidation. I had the same feeling replacing my boat engine a few years ago. I couldn't wait to get it in but wasn't exactly eager to jump right into it.

I don't envy you, i. Good luck though!

(Too bad you're too young, beer will get you a lot more help.

)

Jim B. · #4 02-15-2008, 09:33 AM

I don't know how to get to either place, and I think maybe it ought to be a felony for me to pick up a tool, but I would be willing to help if I could in some way.

If it is at Ernie's, ask him if he'd have time to change my oil, as I have done about 2,000 since November. (No big deal if he can't)

And I would like to take a look at those new Lorinsers!!!

And you could take my car for a spin if you want, you have not seen it with the Remus yet.

Let me know

Jim B. · #5 02-17-2008, 01:28 PM

Well, Justin invited friends over, yesterday, and it's really happening, it's past the point of no return....

(IT looks GREAT with the Lorinsers!!! The diamond blue paint on that wagon is beautiful!!)

He and his dad got a trailer and hitched it to the back of the G500 and went to the Pick n Pull and bought a good engine out of an '89 300E, and brought it back home.

Meanwhile Nik hand loaned them an engine hoist of his that he had brought over previously, and Justin's W124 wagon had been backed into the garage and put on blocks, and Justin started the process. It is not that easy to remove a motor, but he's really good.

I got there early in the afternoon after my Peruvian lunch and visit to the Subaru dealer's parts department down in Sacramento after I had been to Ernie's to get the oil changed and the car looked through in the morning.
Ernie noticed a crush washer was messed up by the fuel pump and was slowly leaking gasoline, and fixed it. I'd missed it and never smelled gasoline, thopugh I HAD noticed the rotten gas mileage I had been getting. Ernie is GOOD!!! He pronounced my car excellent at 123,000 miles.

Turbobenz came over in his '85 300D turbo W123 wagon, whew, what a car that one is: A diamond blue beauty, just 121k, all books and records, original California blue plates, discreet window tint, lifetime garaged, got it off an old man who said it was "too slow for him" and that he should use his Buick.

This car was as nice as Nate's '84, and Turbobenz let me drive it around the neighborhhod. It was the fasteset W123 I ever drove, like an early 80's California American V8 car. He said he got 0-60 in about 12 seconds out of it, (VERY impressive!) and I believed it. The car is totallly mint and original, down to the Von Housen's license plate frames back in '85 that came on it.
He is going to keep it in original mint 70's condition and for weekend drives.
He picked up an old '81 SD from Nik that needs an engine and transmission (big project!) that will be the daily driver.

Garrett (DieselKraut23) was down in San Jose getting a transmission with Zack (Boardmonger) that day so they didn't come.

But when Nik (SirNik) came in his '84 SD, the work REALLY began in earnest, and belts, tensioners and other parts began flying off the old engine. Couple of parts runs had to be made, and time outs were made for that, and also, we got to ride or drive in one another's cars, so we got a taste of an '85 300 W123 turbo, '84 300SD, '91 560SEC and '96 R129 V12 600SL, and 2003 G500 Gelenderwagen. and a visit to SacWater, the local VW club that was having a meeting.

Great cars, each in their own way, and all of them 100% a Mercedes Benz.

Meanwhile couple of Nik's friends, James and Donnie, stopped by in their crazy, lifted Toyota pick up, to visit.

Justin and his kind family provided us with dinner, and by 9:00pm, Justin and Nik were covered in grease, and almost ready to roll the T00TE wagon out of the garage, and lift old the engine out of the car.

The process of the engine transplant will be expedited if Garrett makes it over today to speed it along, and Justin is under the gun a little bit, because he has to go back to UOP in Stockton on Tuesday. Hopefully he will make it on time, I think he will, he is good at this.

The speed is addictive, on the highway by Roseville, some ricer in what looked like a Dodge Neon challenged me, (it was pretty deserted at 11:00)
and first I wouldn't let him, but then I decided I wasn't interested in playing, so at 120mph I just let him beat me and enjoy his "win".

It was a pretty good day. I hope Justin gets the enigne into the new car by tomorrow. Probably gonna happen

Justin and Nik have taken a few pictures, from yesterday's caper, so I hope they post thenm up here.

Jim B. · #6 02-17-2008, 01:38 PM

Came up like this

VIN WDBEA30D5KB002288
Plant 50
Model 300 E
Chassis 1240301B002288
Engine 103983 12 166656
Transmission 722358 03 228798
Tyres
Primary GOODYEAR
Forward 09/9 09/9
Rear 09/9 09/9
Order 0 9 705 43160
Lights BOSCH
Wiper BOSCH
Cab 10371
Delivery date 28.04.89
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior mb-tex black (171)
Paint
040 black (T) (с 01.01.1963)
Options
222 right front seat, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978)

240 outside temperature indicator (с 01.03.1982)

241 left front seat electrically adjustable with memory feature. only applicable to w 210 when installed in conjunction with code 275. (с 01.03.1983)

286 luggage nets on front seat backrests (с 01.01.1962)

412 electric sliding roof with tilting device (с 01.07.1983)

420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)

430 headrests in the rear (с 01.01.1977)

446 tempomat (cruise control), steering column, electrically adjustable, and airbag (с 01.02.1980 по 31.10.1993)

461 Unknown code
494 California version
California version (с 01.05.1973 по 31.12.1995)

519 Becker radio Grand Prix electronic cassette - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Mexico Grand Prix, electronic (USA)

524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)

531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)

543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)

551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)

570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest

588 automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)

593 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, single pane safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)

600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)

611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978)

639 elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)

640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)

809 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year

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Boardmonger · #7 02-18-2008, 03:35 PM

Man, Garrett and I were lazy compared to you all. We went downtown for some chicken, then he checked my transmission leak. Turns out my overflow was utilized while the car was stuck a few weeks ago.

Sounds like quite the day. I might be having one of those this summer, and I'll probably need some help

iwrock · #8 02-19-2008, 11:09 PM

Its done.

I finished it yesterday night at like 10.00PM, and heard the sweet sound of an open headered M103 roared to life.

Sounded like Victory!

Its was fun, and had a good time doing the swap.

Had tons of food and snacks, and tons of drinks.

I brought it to my trusty mechanic today, and he pronounced it to be in good health.

I missed that smooth idle.

Now, onto other projects....

Time to install some Sportline Springs!

iwrock · #9 02-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Next weekend is going to be fun too....

Sportline Springs for every corner. Finish off my Gen 2 Lower Cladding. 500E Brakes!

Sweet.

Time for a new master cylinder.

Jim B. · #10 02-19-2008, 11:36 PM

GREAT JOB!!!

Great you got it done, and on time too!!

If you have any, please some pictures of the the cars together, (the 3 generations!) and yours with the new Lorinsers!!

Ara T. · #11 02-20-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by iwrock

Next weekend is going to be fun too....

Sportline Springs for every corner. Finish off my Gen 2 Lower Cladding. 500E Brakes!

Sweet.

Time for a new master cylinder.

Nice. Are you upgrading shocks too? My experience with aftermarket springs and stock shocks, is not so good. Way underdamped and bouncy. Just a heads up!

SwampYankee · #12 02-20-2008, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iwrock

Its done.

I finished it yesterday night at like 10.00PM, and heard the sweet sound of an open headered M103 roared to life.

Sounded like Victory!

Its was fun, and had a good time doing the swap.

Had tons of food and snacks, and tons of drinks.

I brought it to my trusty mechanic today, and he pronounced it to be in good health.

I missed that smooth idle.

Now, onto other projects....

Time to install some Sportline Springs!

Congrats, it sounds like your hard work paid off! Why don't you put straight pipes on it?

Got any pics of your patient during the process?

iwrock · #13 02-20-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ara T.

Nice. Are you upgrading shocks too? My experience with aftermarket springs and stock shocks, is not so good. Way underdamped and bouncy. Just a heads up!

I have Bilsten HDs in front, and most say to run those to keep a good ride height.

I got SLS in the back, but need to adjust it.