Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Doing some R&D need your help

Your 2 cents is more valuable than 2 cents. He should not horse around (R&D) unless he has a lot of time, or a lot of money, or an adventurous spirit. Get a slightly used OM617 with a functioning turbo attached - they are out there. Mine was on a farm in Minnesota; body was in sad shape, but engine ran like King of the Hill.

brian from la verne, ca

From: john public <brad_macaboy1234@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, April 14, 2011 5:02:12 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Doing some R&D need your help

Let me put in my 2 cents.

When I first joined the group 6-7 years ago, there were several people discussing the same issue you raise. I cannot say how it was resolved, but it has gotta be easier to transplant the motor. Personally, I'd probably try to do what you are doing but I'm unsure that the expended effort would not be in vain. There are many diesel mercs in the boneyard, or even on Craigslist having bad bodies but good motors. I bought an 84 300D that wouldn't start in the winter because it had been neglected and the valves required setting; the previous owner had inherited the car and couldn't get his price when it wouldn't start in the cool fall air. In the spring, he had it towed off to the boneyard, where I bought it for $300.

So I guess my point is that you can probably find a turboed motor if you look around for less than it will cost you in time and effort to retrofit what you have with a turbo.

From: Barry Edwards <duckn8r@me.com>
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, April 14, 2011 6:36:18 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Doing some R&D need your help

Thank you for you help really it's hard to get help out here in the middle of nowhere i'll try this.

What do you think about cooling this engine with out oil injectors could water injection or cold air induction with inter cooler work?

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On Apr 14, 2011, at 5:28 PM, Blaise Colasante <supervee03@yahoo.com> wrote:

Barry,

Pistons for that year/model at www.Autohausaz.com run just over $100 to just under $200 each. I also shop www.peachparts.com but autohausaz is usually cheaper on most parts. I got really good prices on my daughter's VW Passat parts at www.rockauto.com May be worth a look there for MB pistons.

Blaise

From: Barry Edwards <duckn8r@me.com>
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wed, April 13, 2011 4:51:48 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Doing some R&D need your help

Will I looking at two cars mine 300D 1979 123, and at the junk yard, a 300d turbo 1979 only difference mine was build five month before the junk yard car I have picture of the under side of the junk yard car there is no sprayer or splash parts, any way dose any one no were to get the pistons I'm looking for,a turbo engine? The shop said if I can find them it may cost over$ 200.00 each, any one got some ideas?

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On Apr 13, 2011, at 12:56 AM, Mark in Lakewood CO <beeser750@q.com> wrote:

In the 123s, that is. The S-class models, 300SD, W116 and it's successor, the W126, were turbo'd from the start (1978).

Mark in Lakewood, CO

To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: polespearbogy@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:52:14 -0700
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Doing some R&D need your help

It's only on the turbo'd engines. they didn't start putting turbo's on them till 80 or 81.
Bogy.

--- On Tue, 4/12/11, Barry Edwards <duckn8r@me.com> wrote:

I'm looking at a 79 300D there is no sprayer anywhere

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