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Sondre's W124 Diesel

 
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Sondre
Naturally-aspirated

5
05-13-2012, 10:56 AM #1
Tossing out some pics of my car. Its a newly restored E250 Diesel 20V
Engine and transmission has 150 000km on it Smile
I have bought some Eibach Pro Kit springs, that lowers the car 30mm, does anyone have any experience with them?
The diesel pump is original, but will be sendt away for 7,5mm elements and a turbo ALDA at the end of this month.
Also i got a turbo and manifold from a C250 Turbodiesel, but of course i will invest in a bigger and better turbo later on Smile
I also have a 722.3 transmission, from a 500SEC. And a 300E diff Big Grin
More updates will come Smile

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This post was last modified: 05-13-2012, 12:59 PM by Sondre.
Sondre
05-13-2012, 10:56 AM #1

Tossing out some pics of my car. Its a newly restored E250 Diesel 20V
Engine and transmission has 150 000km on it Smile
I have bought some Eibach Pro Kit springs, that lowers the car 30mm, does anyone have any experience with them?
The diesel pump is original, but will be sendt away for 7,5mm elements and a turbo ALDA at the end of this month.
Also i got a turbo and manifold from a C250 Turbodiesel, but of course i will invest in a bigger and better turbo later on Smile
I also have a 722.3 transmission, from a 500SEC. And a 300E diff Big Grin
More updates will come Smile

[Image: 577778_10150941023091142_616566141_12472...6065_n.jpg]

[Image: 522845_10150941023841142_616566141_12472...9687_n.jpg]

DavidLee
K26-2

26
05-14-2012, 02:38 AM #2
That thing's Hella nice. 2.5L OM605 non turbo huh? that thing would be super rare here in the states, since we never saw a OM605 over here.
Gorgeous car. keep us updated on your work
This post was last modified: 05-14-2012, 02:44 AM by DavidLee.

87 300D Turbo. 16x8 wheels off 92 SL
87 190E 2.3.. Complete OEM F&R Euro lighting and Euro F bumper.
84 230e Euro.. Red w/tan cloth, crank windows, pwr sunroof
82 GMC Jimmy 4X4 6.2 Diesel
92 Talon AWD turbo w/ upgrades
73 Roadrunner 340ci

WTB. Euro rear bumper for early (82-88) W201 "190"
DavidLee
05-14-2012, 02:38 AM #2

That thing's Hella nice. 2.5L OM605 non turbo huh? that thing would be super rare here in the states, since we never saw a OM605 over here.
Gorgeous car. keep us updated on your work


87 300D Turbo. 16x8 wheels off 92 SL
87 190E 2.3.. Complete OEM F&R Euro lighting and Euro F bumper.
84 230e Euro.. Red w/tan cloth, crank windows, pwr sunroof
82 GMC Jimmy 4X4 6.2 Diesel
92 Talon AWD turbo w/ upgrades
73 Roadrunner 340ci

WTB. Euro rear bumper for early (82-88) W201 "190"

peter
Naturally-aspirated

17
05-14-2012, 06:09 AM #3
nice car, is this silver 744, my car should get the same colour.
Where did you get the front spoiler, is it from AMG?
peter
05-14-2012, 06:09 AM #3

nice car, is this silver 744, my car should get the same colour.
Where did you get the front spoiler, is it from AMG?

Sondre
Naturally-aspirated

5
05-14-2012, 09:48 AM #4
(05-14-2012, 02:38 AM)DavidLee That thing's Hella nice. 2.5L OM605 non turbo huh? that thing would be super rare here in the states, since we never saw a OM605 over here.
Gorgeous car. keep us updated on your work

Thank you Smile
Yep, i'll remember to keep y'all updated Big Grin

(05-14-2012, 06:09 AM)peter nice car, is this silver 744, my car should get the same colour.
Where did you get the front spoiler, is it from AMG?

Thanks
Yes the front spoiler is AMG, and i got it from another AMG we once had.
I think finding the lights in the spoiler is the biggest challenge.

And the color is 693 travertine beige, i think that's a very rare color for the W124, and was only offered on the 94-95 models i think.

Sondre
05-14-2012, 09:48 AM #4

(05-14-2012, 02:38 AM)DavidLee That thing's Hella nice. 2.5L OM605 non turbo huh? that thing would be super rare here in the states, since we never saw a OM605 over here.
Gorgeous car. keep us updated on your work

Thank you Smile
Yep, i'll remember to keep y'all updated Big Grin

(05-14-2012, 06:09 AM)peter nice car, is this silver 744, my car should get the same colour.
Where did you get the front spoiler, is it from AMG?

Thanks
Yes the front spoiler is AMG, and i got it from another AMG we once had.
I think finding the lights in the spoiler is the biggest challenge.

And the color is 693 travertine beige, i think that's a very rare color for the W124, and was only offered on the 94-95 models i think.

Riverstick
GT2256V

114
07-29-2012, 02:15 AM #5
Any developments on this project Sondre?

693 travertine beige is a beautiful shade...I repainted a 1986 W124 300D that colour once several years ago and it really suited the car.

I would leave the car manual 5 speed if i were you. The pumping losses on the torque converter are too much and you loose 7~10mpg plus performance. Drive a factory auotmatic in an E250 firstly and you will know what I mean.

I would however change the rear end...a gearbox,driveshaft and diff from a 300D are a lot stronger and fit without any modifications....don't forget to get the instrument cluster/speedometer,if possible as you will have a different W factor from your transmission when you change your ratios.

Who is doing your injector pump and what turbo will you upgrade to?

" It is far easier to get forgiveness rather than permission"
Riverstick
07-29-2012, 02:15 AM #5

Any developments on this project Sondre?

693 travertine beige is a beautiful shade...I repainted a 1986 W124 300D that colour once several years ago and it really suited the car.

I would leave the car manual 5 speed if i were you. The pumping losses on the torque converter are too much and you loose 7~10mpg plus performance. Drive a factory auotmatic in an E250 firstly and you will know what I mean.

I would however change the rear end...a gearbox,driveshaft and diff from a 300D are a lot stronger and fit without any modifications....don't forget to get the instrument cluster/speedometer,if possible as you will have a different W factor from your transmission when you change your ratios.

Who is doing your injector pump and what turbo will you upgrade to?


" It is far easier to get forgiveness rather than permission"

 
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