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Will's 1987 300sdl

Will's 1987 300sdl

 
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willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-26-2010, 01:19 PM #51
It looks like it has a cracked # 14 head it's pressurizing the coolant system I checked it this morning and it was still at full pressure this morning!

So far it's not mixing coolant and oil or burning antifreeze yet

so I may have some time to save up for a good cylinder head!
This post was last modified: 10-26-2010, 04:58 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-26-2010, 01:19 PM #51

It looks like it has a cracked # 14 head it's pressurizing the coolant system I checked it this morning and it was still at full pressure this morning!

So far it's not mixing coolant and oil or burning antifreeze yet

so I may have some time to save up for a good cylinder head!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-31-2010, 12:27 PM #52
I finally got around to installing the rear euro bumper yesterday!

I've been driving it all week and the delivery valves on the injection pump stopped leaking!

The transmission dose the strangest thing if you accelerate it goes to 2900 rpm and stays there through all of the gears like a cvt transmission very odd

This post was last modified: 10-31-2010, 12:36 PM by willbhere4u.
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1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-31-2010, 12:27 PM #52

I finally got around to installing the rear euro bumper yesterday!

I've been driving it all week and the delivery valves on the injection pump stopped leaking!

The transmission dose the strangest thing if you accelerate it goes to 2900 rpm and stays there through all of the gears like a cvt transmission very odd

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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-31-2010, 04:15 PM #53
Looks like I was wrong the injection pump delivery valves where wet again! looks like it leaks when it's cold out!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-31-2010, 04:15 PM #53

Looks like I was wrong the injection pump delivery valves where wet again! looks like it leaks when it's cold out!


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

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
10-31-2010, 09:28 PM #54
I have a socket if you need it.
ForcedInduction
10-31-2010, 09:28 PM #54

I have a socket if you need it.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
11-01-2010, 09:31 AM #55
cool I'll hit you up for it when I get the parts!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
11-01-2010, 09:31 AM #55

cool I'll hit you up for it when I get the parts!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-03-2010, 06:11 PM #56
I got front and back nearly perfect gray leather seats and both front door panels and front carpets for my 300sdl out of a really nice 1990 300se at the you pull and pay fro $180 including a good passenger mirror and headliner front panel! Now I have to wait for a long wheel base w126 to come in to the yards to grab the rear carpet and rear door panels I also really need to find a pair of good gray sun visors! my car had a tan interior witch was a disaster area and completely useless!

I also got and installed a factory leather steering wheel today! F#@* that stupid knee absorber thing under the dash it sucks to remove! and I replaced my broken cruise control switch and also replace my vacuum locking pump!

Now the cruise works but it surges acceleration and deceleration back and forth by like 10mph yikes

And the door locks work! well sort of now they will all unlock just fine! They lock from the trunk ok!
But the drivers door locks the fronts for 5min then they all unlock

But only the front doors and the trunk lock the back doors try but wont go down all the way they must have a leak? also the gas door lock is broken! The line on the pump its self was a little loose so I will start by replacing the rubber connector line!

and score I got a nearly perfect dash with no cracks! It was a lot easier than I thought it only took me about 20min to get it out!
This post was last modified: 12-03-2010, 06:25 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-03-2010, 06:11 PM #56

I got front and back nearly perfect gray leather seats and both front door panels and front carpets for my 300sdl out of a really nice 1990 300se at the you pull and pay fro $180 including a good passenger mirror and headliner front panel! Now I have to wait for a long wheel base w126 to come in to the yards to grab the rear carpet and rear door panels I also really need to find a pair of good gray sun visors! my car had a tan interior witch was a disaster area and completely useless!

I also got and installed a factory leather steering wheel today! F#@* that stupid knee absorber thing under the dash it sucks to remove! and I replaced my broken cruise control switch and also replace my vacuum locking pump!

Now the cruise works but it surges acceleration and deceleration back and forth by like 10mph yikes

And the door locks work! well sort of now they will all unlock just fine! They lock from the trunk ok!
But the drivers door locks the fronts for 5min then they all unlock

But only the front doors and the trunk lock the back doors try but wont go down all the way they must have a leak? also the gas door lock is broken! The line on the pump its self was a little loose so I will start by replacing the rubber connector line!

and score I got a nearly perfect dash with no cracks! It was a lot easier than I thought it only took me about 20min to get it out!


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

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
12-03-2010, 07:43 PM #57
In the W124 manual there are fixes for cruise surging. Mine does it as well and now with the manual its very apparent.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
12-03-2010, 07:43 PM #57

In the W124 manual there are fixes for cruise surging. Mine does it as well and now with the manual its very apparent.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-03-2010, 08:25 PM #58
Interesting I'll check that out! I read some where that lubing the linkage should also help! But I think I have a few more problems it only try's to work intermittent now so I think I need to check the amplifier for some bad solder joints?

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-03-2010, 08:25 PM #58

Interesting I'll check that out! I read some where that lubing the linkage should also help! But I think I have a few more problems it only try's to work intermittent now so I think I need to check the amplifier for some bad solder joints?


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-04-2010, 08:47 PM #59
Here are some pics of the old seats! You can see the new leather steering wheel instead of the old rubber foam one! I'll take some pics of the new seats tomorrow!
This post was last modified: 12-04-2010, 08:50 PM by willbhere4u.
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1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-04-2010, 08:47 PM #59

Here are some pics of the old seats! You can see the new leather steering wheel instead of the old rubber foam one! I'll take some pics of the new seats tomorrow!

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

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
12-04-2010, 09:16 PM #60
yeah, those seats need to go! ive been replacing mine as well, they did not crack as bad as yours, but they have gone from tan to a really hideous shade of purple over the years! also all the springs are broken. Its hard to believe that they once matched the shade of the door panels!

I really like the euro bumpers on this car, the whole thing is coming together nicely!

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
12-04-2010, 09:16 PM #60

yeah, those seats need to go! ive been replacing mine as well, they did not crack as bad as yours, but they have gone from tan to a really hideous shade of purple over the years! also all the springs are broken. Its hard to believe that they once matched the shade of the door panels!

I really like the euro bumpers on this car, the whole thing is coming together nicely!


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-04-2010, 09:42 PM #61
The new seats are gray! And I am changing the whole interior to gray

so far I have the front door panels and front carpet and all of the seats a new dash and console

The car I got the seats out of was a 300SE not SEL so the back door panel's and carpet would have been to short!

so I have a 2 tone interior until those parts show up at the pick and pull yards! but it looks a million times better!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-04-2010, 09:42 PM #61

The new seats are gray! And I am changing the whole interior to gray

so far I have the front door panels and front carpet and all of the seats a new dash and console

The car I got the seats out of was a 300SE not SEL so the back door panel's and carpet would have been to short!

so I have a 2 tone interior until those parts show up at the pick and pull yards! but it looks a million times better!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-05-2010, 09:33 PM #62
I got a euro front bumper off a 500sec coupe with fog lights! It looks like it will fit the 300sdl

I also got both rear door panels lite tan that need to be dyed but match the new fronts and 2 nice visors and a full set of long wheel base floor mats also tan!

my interior looks kinda funky gray dark and light tan but it's a lot better than it was some pics tomorrow!
This post was last modified: 12-05-2010, 09:45 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-05-2010, 09:33 PM #62

I got a euro front bumper off a 500sec coupe with fog lights! It looks like it will fit the 300sdl

I also got both rear door panels lite tan that need to be dyed but match the new fronts and 2 nice visors and a full set of long wheel base floor mats also tan!

my interior looks kinda funky gray dark and light tan but it's a lot better than it was some pics tomorrow!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
01-24-2011, 08:25 PM #63
Today I check out the noisy RH front wheel bearing it looked good so I repacked it and put it back together still making noise

But I discovered the idler arm bushing is non existent just gone and there's over an inch of play in the wheel from the left to right

I have a new one on its way!

And big update I have a 6spd manual trans out of an 02 c230 ready to be swapped in as soon as a suitable flywheel can be found!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-24-2011, 08:25 PM #63

Today I check out the noisy RH front wheel bearing it looked good so I repacked it and put it back together still making noise

But I discovered the idler arm bushing is non existent just gone and there's over an inch of play in the wheel from the left to right

I have a new one on its way!

And big update I have a 6spd manual trans out of an 02 c230 ready to be swapped in as soon as a suitable flywheel can be found!


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

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
01-25-2011, 09:59 AM #64
wow on the 6spd. Good luck with that. Make damn sure you use the larger yoke/flex disks. I am going to have to go back sooner or later and do this... Sad

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
01-25-2011, 09:59 AM #64

wow on the 6spd. Good luck with that. Make damn sure you use the larger yoke/flex disks. I am going to have to go back sooner or later and do this... Sad


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
02-01-2011, 06:18 PM #65
I replace the idler bushing this week end and it took all of 15min very easy! Big improvement from having none!
This post was last modified: 02-01-2011, 06:19 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-01-2011, 06:18 PM #65

I replace the idler bushing this week end and it took all of 15min very easy! Big improvement from having none!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
03-19-2011, 10:01 PM #66
Well I decided to bite the bullet and do some much need maintenance. First oil chance since I bought the car so I can get some wheel time in it this summer my last tank got me 26mpg I didn't realize I had already put 2k miles on it on the previous owners oil yikes!

So it got a quick flush with seafoam in the oil and then got 8 fresh quarts of 5w40 Rotela synthetic oil it runs so much quieter now no ticking and it idles much smoother!!!

I also ordered a new valve cover gasket, all of the delivery valve seals and o rings, and both intake manifold gaskets! a new breathe hose and side oil pan gasket!

I noticed both rear manifold inlets covered with nasty black oil I am almost sure that is where it is coming from when under boost!


And a drop in K&N air filter yea I know but hell the stock filter was $36 the k&n is $60 I know more dirt blah blah blah!!!

also replaced my tack and non functional clock with a like new one from a 350sdl form the local pullnpay
This post was last modified: 03-19-2011, 10:06 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
03-19-2011, 10:01 PM #66

Well I decided to bite the bullet and do some much need maintenance. First oil chance since I bought the car so I can get some wheel time in it this summer my last tank got me 26mpg I didn't realize I had already put 2k miles on it on the previous owners oil yikes!

So it got a quick flush with seafoam in the oil and then got 8 fresh quarts of 5w40 Rotela synthetic oil it runs so much quieter now no ticking and it idles much smoother!!!

I also ordered a new valve cover gasket, all of the delivery valve seals and o rings, and both intake manifold gaskets! a new breathe hose and side oil pan gasket!

I noticed both rear manifold inlets covered with nasty black oil I am almost sure that is where it is coming from when under boost!


And a drop in K&N air filter yea I know but hell the stock filter was $36 the k&n is $60 I know more dirt blah blah blah!!!

also replaced my tack and non functional clock with a like new one from a 350sdl form the local pullnpay


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-01-2011, 09:39 PM #67
For this weekend!

1. new valve cover gasket
2. new intake manifold gasket mine is leaking by the rear two cylinders i have oil blowing out of them at least
3. new Bosch glow plugs
4. new delivery valve o rings/washers
5. new fuel line brackets
6. new fuel line clams/rubber bits
7. a key!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-01-2011, 09:39 PM #67

For this weekend!

1. new valve cover gasket
2. new intake manifold gasket mine is leaking by the rear two cylinders i have oil blowing out of them at least
3. new Bosch glow plugs
4. new delivery valve o rings/washers
5. new fuel line brackets
6. new fuel line clams/rubber bits
7. a key!


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

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
04-02-2011, 11:06 AM #68
(03-19-2011, 10:01 PM)willbhere4u And a drop in K&N air filter yea I know but hell the stock filter was $36 the k&n is $60 I know more dirt blah blah blah!!!

So you gain nothing and blow $24, where was the benefit again?
ForcedInduction
04-02-2011, 11:06 AM #68

(03-19-2011, 10:01 PM)willbhere4u And a drop in K&N air filter yea I know but hell the stock filter was $36 the k&n is $60 I know more dirt blah blah blah!!!

So you gain nothing and blow $24, where was the benefit again?

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
04-02-2011, 04:33 PM #69
A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
04-02-2011, 04:33 PM #69

A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

yankneck696
Build it so strong & blow it up good !!!

395
04-02-2011, 05:56 PM #70
Here we go...
yankneck696
04-02-2011, 05:56 PM #70

Here we go...

Captain America
Boostin' & Roostin'

2,221
04-02-2011, 07:01 PM #71
3...2...1...


1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

Captain America
04-02-2011, 07:01 PM #71

3...2...1...



1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-02-2011, 07:03 PM #72
I have much bigger problems now!

The valve cover gasket is on now and new glow plugs are in also resealed the delivery valves put some new clips on for the fuel lines temporarily

But the intake manifold is cracked on the last port looks like the previous mechanic in there didn't clean off a piece of old gasket and it broke it! I don't think it can be repaired easily

so now I need to track down a good intake manifold and and possibly new hard fuel lines they are really worn in a few spots

ANY ONE GOT A SPARE INTAKE MANIFOLD???

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-02-2011, 07:03 PM #72

I have much bigger problems now!

The valve cover gasket is on now and new glow plugs are in also resealed the delivery valves put some new clips on for the fuel lines temporarily

But the intake manifold is cracked on the last port looks like the previous mechanic in there didn't clean off a piece of old gasket and it broke it! I don't think it can be repaired easily

so now I need to track down a good intake manifold and and possibly new hard fuel lines they are really worn in a few spots

ANY ONE GOT A SPARE INTAKE MANIFOLD???


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

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
04-02-2011, 08:38 PM #73
(04-02-2011, 04:33 PM)300D50 A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...

Which costs as much as a new filter.....
ForcedInduction
04-02-2011, 08:38 PM #73

(04-02-2011, 04:33 PM)300D50 A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...

Which costs as much as a new filter.....

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-02-2011, 09:09 PM #74
I have 3 recharge kits that I got for free but they last a long time!

I may have a lead on a manifold I have to go dig through a pile of Mercedes intake manifolds tomorrow

If not Colorado springs u pull and pay has a 1987 300dt so a 2.5hr trip to see if it may still have one is my back up plan!

This post was last modified: 04-02-2011, 09:12 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-02-2011, 09:09 PM #74

I have 3 recharge kits that I got for free but they last a long time!

I may have a lead on a manifold I have to go dig through a pile of Mercedes intake manifolds tomorrow

If not Colorado springs u pull and pay has a 1987 300dt so a 2.5hr trip to see if it may still have one is my back up plan!


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

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
04-03-2011, 01:42 AM #75
(04-02-2011, 08:38 PM)ForcedInduction
(04-02-2011, 04:33 PM)300D50 A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...

Which costs as much as a new filter.....

That's the joke of it. Knock&Noise is worthless as a cost saving measure.

But if you have the kits free, and don't mind the lower filtration, then I guess it's fine.
This post was last modified: 04-03-2011, 01:46 AM by 300D50.

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
04-03-2011, 01:42 AM #75

(04-02-2011, 08:38 PM)ForcedInduction
(04-02-2011, 04:33 PM)300D50 A Knock&Noise filter is "reuseable" if you buy the re-oiling kit...

Which costs as much as a new filter.....

That's the joke of it. Knock&Noise is worthless as a cost saving measure.

But if you have the kits free, and don't mind the lower filtration, then I guess it's fine.


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-03-2011, 03:42 PM #76
I haven't had any problems with K&N before you just have to keep up on them and make sure they stay oiled! I put over 100k on my old BMW turbo with no problems with one!

Any ways I did find a new intake manifold and got it installed this morning with new manifold gaskets and new line brackets and all is good now it run's like a champ! yea boost!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-03-2011, 03:42 PM #76

I haven't had any problems with K&N before you just have to keep up on them and make sure they stay oiled! I put over 100k on my old BMW turbo with no problems with one!

Any ways I did find a new intake manifold and got it installed this morning with new manifold gaskets and new line brackets and all is good now it run's like a champ! yea boost!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-03-2011, 06:30 PM #77
I need to find a 300e flywheel and a w126 manual pedal set now!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-03-2011, 06:30 PM #77

I need to find a 300e flywheel and a w126 manual pedal set now!


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

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
04-04-2011, 12:13 PM #78
(04-03-2011, 03:42 PM)willbhere4u I put over 100k on my old BMW turbo with no problems with one!
Your old bmw turbo doesnt have 400psi compression numbers either. There is PLENTY of threads at peachparts on this. Stock filters always flow more than enough on a benz for stock and even marginal increase. Not sure on the w124 but the w123 flows 2x more than a stock engine uses. This is getting way OT on your car thread but you should really consider what everyone here is saying. If you can hold it up to the sun and see daylight, your are not getting adequate filtration. Of course it sounds cooler.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
04-04-2011, 12:13 PM #78

(04-03-2011, 03:42 PM)willbhere4u I put over 100k on my old BMW turbo with no problems with one!
Your old bmw turbo doesnt have 400psi compression numbers either. There is PLENTY of threads at peachparts on this. Stock filters always flow more than enough on a benz for stock and even marginal increase. Not sure on the w124 but the w123 flows 2x more than a stock engine uses. This is getting way OT on your car thread but you should really consider what everyone here is saying. If you can hold it up to the sun and see daylight, your are not getting adequate filtration. Of course it sounds cooler.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-04-2011, 02:23 PM #79
Its more of the cost I'm not paying $32 for a paper air filter

I would rather just keep re oiling the k&n for free every oil change!

If I lived in a real dusty environment I would put a paper one back in it

Hell I had an MG 1275cc with no filters for 3 years with no issues!
This post was last modified: 04-04-2011, 02:27 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-04-2011, 02:23 PM #79

Its more of the cost I'm not paying $32 for a paper air filter

I would rather just keep re oiling the k&n for free every oil change!

If I lived in a real dusty environment I would put a paper one back in it

Hell I had an MG 1275cc with no filters for 3 years with no issues!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-08-2011, 02:39 PM #80
It runs like new again!

all of the fuel line brackets are in place and no more oil leaks on the top side!

but I did notice the turbo has a bit of play and there was some excessive oil in my intake

so I bought this they said it's been rebuilt hope I didn't get screwed but they had good feed back ain't it pretty!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-...4157d0b665
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willbhere4u
04-08-2011, 02:39 PM #80

It runs like new again!

all of the fuel line brackets are in place and no more oil leaks on the top side!

but I did notice the turbo has a bit of play and there was some excessive oil in my intake

so I bought this they said it's been rebuilt hope I didn't get screwed but they had good feed back ain't it pretty!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-...4157d0b665

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1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
04-08-2011, 06:23 PM #81
wow, thats a nice finish on that

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
04-08-2011, 06:23 PM #81

wow, thats a nice finish on that


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-08-2011, 06:55 PM #82
It looks nice! I hope it's rebuilt correctly I'll do the exhaust housing with the vht black paint. Like I did on my dads car it still looks nice after 2 years!
This post was last modified: 04-17-2011, 10:00 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-08-2011, 06:55 PM #82

It looks nice! I hope it's rebuilt correctly I'll do the exhaust housing with the vht black paint. Like I did on my dads car it still looks nice after 2 years!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-16-2011, 08:08 PM #83
Yea! Craigslist 4 only $300 I got like New 17" x 8.5" wheels with two like new 255/40/r17 Yokohama avid h4s tires! and two baldini specials!

and I was surprised to find out that my car already had 3/4" thick aluminum hub centric spacers for the 16" that where on it and the new wheels fit perfectly with the spacers

Now I need to lower the front about 1.5 inches and replace the rear tires with a bigger size maybe up them from 255/40/17 to 255/50/17
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willbhere4u
04-16-2011, 08:08 PM #83

Yea! Craigslist 4 only $300 I got like New 17" x 8.5" wheels with two like new 255/40/r17 Yokohama avid h4s tires! and two baldini specials!

and I was surprised to find out that my car already had 3/4" thick aluminum hub centric spacers for the 16" that where on it and the new wheels fit perfectly with the spacers

Now I need to lower the front about 1.5 inches and replace the rear tires with a bigger size maybe up them from 255/40/17 to 255/50/17

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1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-17-2011, 10:05 PM #84
I was looking under neath it and realized one of my tie rod ends is trashed so that's my next project!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-17-2011, 10:05 PM #84

I was looking under neath it and realized one of my tie rod ends is trashed so that's my next project!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-29-2011, 04:46 PM #85
Sprinter 2.2 CDI clutch kit and special made single mass fly wheel are on there way from England

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-29-2011, 04:46 PM #85

Sprinter 2.2 CDI clutch kit and special made single mass fly wheel are on there way from England


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-29-2011, 08:05 PM #86
I am so freaking happy right now!

I found a used but refurbished w126 manual transmission pedal set with new pedal pads bushings and new slave cylinder

on http://mb-parts24.com/Home for just under $300 shipped from Germany!

now the only real modifications are going to be cross-member drive shaft and shift linkage and speedometer pick up!
This post was last modified: 04-30-2011, 11:32 AM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-29-2011, 08:05 PM #86

I am so freaking happy right now!

I found a used but refurbished w126 manual transmission pedal set with new pedal pads bushings and new slave cylinder

on http://mb-parts24.com/Home for just under $300 shipped from Germany!

now the only real modifications are going to be cross-member drive shaft and shift linkage and speedometer pick up!


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-30-2011, 12:10 PM #87
I have read the w123 pedal set can be modified to fit a w126 but check out this pic which is borrowed from another forum

w123 Left and w126 Right
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willbhere4u
04-30-2011, 12:10 PM #87

I have read the w123 pedal set can be modified to fit a w126 but check out this pic which is borrowed from another forum

w123 Left and w126 Right

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willbhere4u
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2,507
05-07-2011, 12:40 PM #88
Clutch pics its finally here just waiting on some bolts and the pedal set!
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willbhere4u
05-07-2011, 12:40 PM #88

Clutch pics its finally here just waiting on some bolts and the pedal set!

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Biohazard
Smokin like a champ!

376
05-07-2011, 10:52 PM #89
MOAR!! This is awesome! Big Grin

82 300SD aka The Flyin Pumpkin (Gone): 7.5mm super M-pump, T3 60 trim turbo, Coldish air intake, A/W intercooler, propane injection, SW Boost and EGT gauges, Monark 265 nozzles, ported/polished cylinder head.

84 Euro 300D 4 sp: White with black trunk and hood. Blue cloth interior. Manual everything. 300DT front swaybar. C320 17" wheels. Now with the Flyin Pumpkins engine! 
Biohazard
05-07-2011, 10:52 PM #89

MOAR!! This is awesome! Big Grin


82 300SD aka The Flyin Pumpkin (Gone): 7.5mm super M-pump, T3 60 trim turbo, Coldish air intake, A/W intercooler, propane injection, SW Boost and EGT gauges, Monark 265 nozzles, ported/polished cylinder head.

84 Euro 300D 4 sp: White with black trunk and hood. Blue cloth interior. Manual everything. 300DT front swaybar. C320 17" wheels. Now with the Flyin Pumpkins engine! 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
05-08-2011, 08:38 PM #90
Thanks when I get all of the parts I'll start a detailed transmission swap thread! with lots of pics and measurements!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-08-2011, 08:38 PM #90

Thanks when I get all of the parts I'll start a detailed transmission swap thread! with lots of pics and measurements!


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

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
05-08-2011, 09:06 PM #91
hehehe, I cant wait to hear how this turns out! Big Grin

Whats the purpose of the teeth on the back side of the flywheel? Is there a sensor reading there?

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
05-08-2011, 09:06 PM #91

hehehe, I cant wait to hear how this turns out! Big Grin

Whats the purpose of the teeth on the back side of the flywheel? Is there a sensor reading there?


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
05-09-2011, 09:56 AM #92
(05-08-2011, 09:06 PM)dropnosky hehehe, I cant wait to hear how this turns out! Big Grin

Whats the purpose of the teeth on the back side of the flywheel? Is there a sensor reading there?

I think the sprinters had a sensor I have to get it all apart to see if I will have to machine any thing on it to match my old one since i don't know what a stock 300sdl flywheel looks like yet???

I'm not sure if the om603 even has a sensor there?
This post was last modified: 05-09-2011, 09:58 AM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-09-2011, 09:56 AM #92

(05-08-2011, 09:06 PM)dropnosky hehehe, I cant wait to hear how this turns out! Big Grin

Whats the purpose of the teeth on the back side of the flywheel? Is there a sensor reading there?

I think the sprinters had a sensor I have to get it all apart to see if I will have to machine any thing on it to match my old one since i don't know what a stock 300sdl flywheel looks like yet???

I'm not sure if the om603 even has a sensor there?


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

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
05-31-2011, 01:29 PM #93
Well I finally have all of the main parts for my 6 speed project trans, clutch/flywheel/ pedal set

once I finish my engine swap project on my 240D'S I'll start in on the 300sdl transmission conversion!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-31-2011, 01:29 PM #93

Well I finally have all of the main parts for my 6 speed project trans, clutch/flywheel/ pedal set

once I finish my engine swap project on my 240D'S I'll start in on the 300sdl transmission conversion!


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

garage
Bush Taxi

893
07-07-2011, 02:58 PM #94
A 6speed with the om60x engine is gonna be kick ass!!
Cant wait to see how it turns out for you.
funfunfun

1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
garage
07-07-2011, 02:58 PM #94

A 6speed with the om60x engine is gonna be kick ass!!
Cant wait to see how it turns out for you.
funfunfun


1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
08-05-2011, 02:36 AM #95
bumpity

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
08-05-2011, 02:36 AM #95

bumpity


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
08-11-2011, 10:11 AM #96
Sorry for the slowness of this build I'm almost done with my 240d when it's back on the road the SDL is on target for operation M.T.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-11-2011, 10:11 AM #96

Sorry for the slowness of this build I'm almost done with my 240d when it's back on the road the SDL is on target for operation M.T.


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

Oil Burner
Turbo Everyting!!!

83
08-11-2011, 12:43 PM #97
This car and thread is awsome Nice work. Cant wait for the 6sp Thread. Hope you document everything so we all can use it!

08 Ram Cummins 6.7 Mega Cab 4wd Beauty & Towing Mods, 97 Ram Cummins 5.9 Extended Cab 4wd. Engine, Tansmission, and Funtional Mods, 90 Suburban 4wd Stock, 83 300D Pats Car, 80 300CD in Restoration and Fabrication Process( was non turbo...now TurboBig Grin) 75 Ramcharger 4wd Someday Cummins Power ProjectTongue
Oil Burner
08-11-2011, 12:43 PM #97

This car and thread is awsome Nice work. Cant wait for the 6sp Thread. Hope you document everything so we all can use it!


08 Ram Cummins 6.7 Mega Cab 4wd Beauty & Towing Mods, 97 Ram Cummins 5.9 Extended Cab 4wd. Engine, Tansmission, and Funtional Mods, 90 Suburban 4wd Stock, 83 300D Pats Car, 80 300CD in Restoration and Fabrication Process( was non turbo...now TurboBig Grin) 75 Ramcharger 4wd Someday Cummins Power ProjectTongue

yatzee
TA 0301

61
04-15-2012, 08:58 PM #98
did this swap ever end up happening?

1991 350SDL, burning oil and slow
1991 500SL, yet another project car
1984 190D, swapped 3.6 m104 with a megasquirt
yatzee
04-15-2012, 08:58 PM #98

did this swap ever end up happening?


1991 350SDL, burning oil and slow
1991 500SL, yet another project car
1984 190D, swapped 3.6 m104 with a megasquirt

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-16-2012, 10:00 AM #99
I'm about to get started! I had to finish up my 240d turbo project car so I have at least one Mercedes running at all times!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-16-2012, 10:00 AM #99

I'm about to get started! I had to finish up my 240d turbo project car so I have at least one Mercedes running at all times!


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

Alastair E
Moderator?--Nah...

266
06-17-2012, 10:05 AM #100
I'll be watching closely too, as the fitting of 6 speed 716.631 to OM.603 should be much the same as fitting that same trans to OM.606....

--Loads of C230's here to raid for that trans.....

Where did you end up getting that SM CDi flywheel from...?

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Alastair E
06-17-2012, 10:05 AM #100

I'll be watching closely too, as the fitting of 6 speed 716.631 to OM.603 should be much the same as fitting that same trans to OM.606....

--Loads of C230's here to raid for that trans.....

Where did you end up getting that SM CDi flywheel from...?


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