also, note, if you're doing an engine only swap, look at how the throttle
linkeage compares, as well as the "kickdown" for the trans.
some are a rod, some are vacuum.
I don't know the years, but, the trans does change, IIRC, in the early 80's.
Henry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Rector" <tccservice111@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] to Nate Re : Regarding Trish's 300D
Toms right,I have to depend on ebay for my engines as Tennessee never had
many Benz's
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From: "audiolaw@aol.com" <audiolaw@aol.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] to Nate Re : Regarding Trish's 300D
Trish,
I'm still not comfortable with all the armchair
diagnoses, at long distance. You're right - you bought yourself a car with
a nearly indestructable engine. So why jump to the conclusion that it is
trashed?
I like the idea, posited by someone else, that you
may have gotten gasoline mixed into your fuel. I DON'T like the idea that
need to throw away the engine without further checking.
ANYONE who tells you to simply drop the pan and
look at the bearings is also telling you that they don't know these cars and
may
not know diesel engines. You can't drop the pan without lifting the engine
to clear front suspension parts that run under the engine.
Do not go for the big fix before checking and
eliminating all of the potentially smaller problems. Each of the things I
suggested in my first response is shade tree mechanic stuff. Don't ignore
them because they aren't as sexy as an engine swap. If you do the small
stuff and it turns out that the engine is crap and needs to be swapped, you
will have done the small stuff and learned a lot about things that will
affect
the "new" engine as well.
If you decide you need a swap, DO get a turbo
engine. It will be a revelation over the non-turbo that you have. Go
to a pick-a-part yard and try to get them to let you pull an
engine/transmission
set in one operation. The 123 body didn't change much over the
years. So a later (lower mileage) engine should fit right in without
difficulty. At the same time, you might want to change out the radiator
for one that you have thoroughly flushed with citric acid, to make sure that
it's all nice and clean internally.
Then you'll be ready for the next 300,000
miles.
Tom
In a message dated 10/14/2011 8:28:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com writes:
>Hey Nate,
>
>I even said on the side of the road that I thought it was
a rod. But once I heard that video and was told for sure,
>I kinda
figured it wasn't worth even looking into...other than IF it was the Kwik
Lube
place not doing their job right when the kid had the oil changed a few
weeks
ago. I did call him the other day and he swears up and down he knew
nothing. Then he told me his sob story of the truck he bought with my
money and how much he had to dump into it. I just thought to myself
INSTANT KARMA!
>
>I had to laugh at myself last night. Here I
FINALLY get myself a Benz, should be virtually indestructible and within 3
weeks I've got a blown engine! Been there done that. Waaaay back
in the mid '80's for my bday someone bought me a 78-79 can't remember
which,
Camero. The deal was that I had to take over the loan immediately.
Within a month I had to replace the engine and carb! Then I tracked down
the former owner and got the low down on the car. But I did drive it for
another 9 yrs!
>
>Trish
>
Pacific Daylight Time,
purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com writes:
>Hey Nate,
>
>I even said on the side of the road that I thought it was
a rod. But once I heard that video and was told for sure,
>I kinda
figured it wasn't worth even looking into...other than IF it was the Kwik
Lube
place not doing their job right when the kid had the oil changed a few
weeks
ago. I did call him the other day and he swears up and down he knew
nothing. Then he told me his sob story of the truck he bought with my
money and how much he had to dump into it. I just thought to myself
INSTANT KARMA!
>
>I had to laugh at myself last night. Here I
FINALLY get myself a Benz, should be virtually indestructible and within 3
weeks I've got a blown engine! Been there done that. Waaaay back
in the mid '80's for my bday someone bought me a 78-79 can't remember
which,
Camero. The deal was that I had to take over the loan immediately.
Within a month I had to replace the engine and carb! Then I tracked down
the former owner and got the low down on the car. But I did drive it for
another 9 yrs!
>
>Trish
>
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