STD Tuning Engine 87 300D engine into 85 123

87 300D engine into 85 123

87 300D engine into 85 123

 
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98taco3
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09-09-2010, 05:42 PM #1
Well had some really bad luck with my 85 300D last weekend. Blew a head gasket and blew oil and coolant all over Eisenhower pass. The engine still starts but is not happy Angry I guess fixing it up and getting everything running right bit me in the behind. Only owned the car 2 months now. Im weighing my options and am leaning towards an engine swap as opposed to rebuilding the 617. I was curious if it had been done and if anyone had specifics as to motor mounts/spacing in the engine compartment. is the transmission bolt pattern/mounting the same? Flexplate? I can buy either a 617 or the 87 engine for the same price shipped with a warranty. Figured id get it to scoot a bit more if ive got to pull the engine anyways. Any thoughts?
98taco3
09-09-2010, 05:42 PM #1

Well had some really bad luck with my 85 300D last weekend. Blew a head gasket and blew oil and coolant all over Eisenhower pass. The engine still starts but is not happy Angry I guess fixing it up and getting everything running right bit me in the behind. Only owned the car 2 months now. Im weighing my options and am leaning towards an engine swap as opposed to rebuilding the 617. I was curious if it had been done and if anyone had specifics as to motor mounts/spacing in the engine compartment. is the transmission bolt pattern/mounting the same? Flexplate? I can buy either a 617 or the 87 engine for the same price shipped with a warranty. Figured id get it to scoot a bit more if ive got to pull the engine anyways. Any thoughts?

Jtn190D
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09-09-2010, 05:51 PM #2
I think a om603 would be cool, but a om606 would be way cooler!
Jtn190D
09-09-2010, 05:51 PM #2

I think a om603 would be cool, but a om606 would be way cooler!

aaa
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09-09-2010, 07:35 PM #3
The 603 will be alot harder obviously. Different mount arms (gonna make new ones yourself right?), different transmission bolt pattern (actually not that big of a deal if you can find a 603 transmission, or a 190e manual trans). The transmission output shaft is bigger on the 603 cars, but that is swappable to the smaller one.
aaa
09-09-2010, 07:35 PM #3

The 603 will be alot harder obviously. Different mount arms (gonna make new ones yourself right?), different transmission bolt pattern (actually not that big of a deal if you can find a 603 transmission, or a 190e manual trans). The transmission output shaft is bigger on the 603 cars, but that is swappable to the smaller one.

98taco3
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09-09-2010, 11:45 PM #4
motor mounts dont bother me, making a set is no big deal. So the trans would need to be changed. Also not to much of a problem but more $$$. Maybe have to find a wrecked car and go that route.
98taco3
09-09-2010, 11:45 PM #4

motor mounts dont bother me, making a set is no big deal. So the trans would need to be changed. Also not to much of a problem but more $$$. Maybe have to find a wrecked car and go that route.

George3soccer
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09-10-2010, 06:21 AM #5
I ave a friend, that dismantles many Mercedes vehicles. You could get a 603 in great shape, in the $1000 ball park range.
George3soccer
09-10-2010, 06:21 AM #5

I ave a friend, that dismantles many Mercedes vehicles. You could get a 603 in great shape, in the $1000 ball park range.

98taco3
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09-10-2010, 06:02 PM #6
(09-10-2010, 06:21 AM)George3soccer I ave a friend, that dismantles many Mercedes vehicles. You could get a 603 in great shape, in the $1000 ball park range.

Ya that seems to be the going rate just about everywhere cept a very few. Found a used one online for 3K! And just the engine. Im going to go look in the pick and pulls next week and see what i cant find. If i can score an engine and a trans it may have to be a go. The car now has a HUGE oil/coolant spot under it, guess i really trashed it lol
98taco3
09-10-2010, 06:02 PM #6

(09-10-2010, 06:21 AM)George3soccer I ave a friend, that dismantles many Mercedes vehicles. You could get a 603 in great shape, in the $1000 ball park range.

Ya that seems to be the going rate just about everywhere cept a very few. Found a used one online for 3K! And just the engine. Im going to go look in the pick and pulls next week and see what i cant find. If i can score an engine and a trans it may have to be a go. The car now has a HUGE oil/coolant spot under it, guess i really trashed it lol

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

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09-10-2010, 07:29 PM #7
I bought my 1987 300sdl om603 for $500 off C-list and had it running and driving in a week end!

but with the OM603 any 5 spd manual trans from a w201 or w124 will bolt right up to it!!!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
09-10-2010, 07:29 PM #7

I bought my 1987 300sdl om603 for $500 off C-list and had it running and driving in a week end!

but with the OM603 any 5 spd manual trans from a w201 or w124 will bolt right up to it!!!


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

Einar
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09-12-2010, 03:19 AM #8
I think you can use engine mountings from a 300SDL, but I`m not quite sure.
Einar
09-12-2010, 03:19 AM #8

I think you can use engine mountings from a 300SDL, but I`m not quite sure.

 
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