OM648 swap into a w123
OM648 swap into a w123
I will be following this build with great interest!
I just posted my own build today, W201 OM613.
One thing I stumbled upon was the mention of rare engines and high prices...for once, I enjoy a benefit from being a neighboring country of Germany. Parts are dirt cheap and plentiful. I bought a whole 320 CDI from 1999 for 2500 USD. A complete running OM613 can be found for 1000-1500 USD.
Speaking German as a second language has been a huge advantage in my build, for forums as well as sourcing parts.
Best of luck!