87 300D engine into 85 123
87 300D engine into 85 123
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?
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 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?
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.
George3soccer
09-10-2010, 06:21 AM #5I ave a friend, that dismantles many Mercedes vehicles. You could get a 603 in great shape, in the $1000 ball park range.
(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
(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
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 #7I 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
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