STD Tuning Engine 606's maximum mileage for STD project?

606's maximum mileage for STD project?

606's maximum mileage for STD project?

 
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bergwerk
Naturally-aspirated

8
01-26-2016, 10:58 AM #1
Hey people,

I'm on the hunt for a w210 300TD for salvaging an OM606. Of course, most 210s have 300.000km and more. I know that mileage is not that important (at least I think I read that somewhere) and surely less is better...But is there like a "magical" limit or a maximum in kilometers traveled, that I shouldn't cross when buying a 606 for a STD project? There are plenty with 430-530000km around. And cheap, of course.
bergwerk
01-26-2016, 10:58 AM #1

Hey people,

I'm on the hunt for a w210 300TD for salvaging an OM606. Of course, most 210s have 300.000km and more. I know that mileage is not that important (at least I think I read that somewhere) and surely less is better...But is there like a "magical" limit or a maximum in kilometers traveled, that I shouldn't cross when buying a 606 for a STD project? There are plenty with 430-530000km around. And cheap, of course.

Duncansport
Holset

526
01-26-2016, 11:19 AM #2
My 605 i bough had over 500,000 KM and had used WVO at some point. The lower end was in great shape, the bearings looked new and i was able to reuse the pistons. I did sleeve on cylinder that had some tapper in it. The head of of any engine with high millage will need some love no matter what someone tells you. At least valve seals and a "valve job" maybe valves. 

Thats my $.02
Duncansport
01-26-2016, 11:19 AM #2

My 605 i bough had over 500,000 KM and had used WVO at some point. The lower end was in great shape, the bearings looked new and i was able to reuse the pistons. I did sleeve on cylinder that had some tapper in it. The head of of any engine with high millage will need some love no matter what someone tells you. At least valve seals and a "valve job" maybe valves. 

Thats my $.02

barrote
Superturbo

1,627
01-26-2016, 03:57 PM #3
a german 500 kilometer is a very good engine , specially if it has 15years or less. unfortunatly u shouldn´t buy to anyone , try to buy one from a old folk. a portuguese 500K is definitly not a good choice !!! french are good choices too.
as duncan said , heads always need some fixing, but this days u can buy a naked head for 150€ . what cost the Money is the gear in the head.
Cylinder cutting , yep when people use veg it does destroy the cylinders , but i belive even a 50 year old caterpillar can´t stand that treatment, in this case sometimes a .50 oversized piston can be the trick u can find them at 100€ each with rings in it , so basically rebuilding is kind off cheap.

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barrote
01-26-2016, 03:57 PM #3

a german 500 kilometer is a very good engine , specially if it has 15years or less. unfortunatly u shouldn´t buy to anyone , try to buy one from a old folk. a portuguese 500K is definitly not a good choice !!! french are good choices too.
as duncan said , heads always need some fixing, but this days u can buy a naked head for 150€ . what cost the Money is the gear in the head.
Cylinder cutting , yep when people use veg it does destroy the cylinders , but i belive even a 50 year old caterpillar can´t stand that treatment, in this case sometimes a .50 oversized piston can be the trick u can find them at 100€ each with rings in it , so basically rebuilding is kind off cheap.


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erx
w202 om606

323
01-26-2016, 04:00 PM #4
Mine has 470k km, no oil consumption or other problems, runs fine with 3 bar. It depends on how it has been maintained, what oil used and how often changed, with good oil 500k is no problem.
This post was last modified: 01-26-2016, 04:04 PM by erx.
erx
01-26-2016, 04:00 PM #4

Mine has 470k km, no oil consumption or other problems, runs fine with 3 bar. It depends on how it has been maintained, what oil used and how often changed, with good oil 500k is no problem.

Tito
Holset

354
01-26-2016, 05:14 PM #5
I've had a 603 with 525.000 kilometers and held up nice with about 300 hp
Tito
01-26-2016, 05:14 PM #5

I've had a 603 with 525.000 kilometers and held up nice with about 300 hp

bergwerk
Naturally-aspirated

8
01-26-2016, 05:40 PM #6
Alright, I wanted to invest in some head-love anyways.
And I'm gonna look out for those who have not been tortured with veggie oil.

Thanks peeps! Much appreciated.
bergwerk
01-26-2016, 05:40 PM #6

Alright, I wanted to invest in some head-love anyways.
And I'm gonna look out for those who have not been tortured with veggie oil.

Thanks peeps! Much appreciated.

m1tch
GT2559V

199
01-27-2016, 03:06 AM #7
Mines currently on 257k miles and it still pulls strongly - although not upgraded the power much yet.
m1tch
01-27-2016, 03:06 AM #7

Mines currently on 257k miles and it still pulls strongly - although not upgraded the power much yet.

Hario'
C300TD Wagon (W202)

894
01-27-2016, 11:39 AM #8
Have a look on UK sellers as UK w210/w202 usually have less than 200k (miles). If you can get through our borders... Tongue




Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]
Hario'
01-27-2016, 11:39 AM #8

Have a look on UK sellers as UK w210/w202 usually have less than 200k (miles). If you can get through our borders... Tongue





Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]

 
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