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W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 02-22-2015
Hey guys, i figure i should start a build thread as im halfway through my project. I always take lots of pictures when im working on my car/getting parts so hopefully you enjoy the documentation!
The day i picked up the car, my first diesel! 1995 E300, OM606.910, 220,000 miles and very clean! Paid $2200 after some negotiation
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Then after looking up a bunch of stuff on the W124 platform i bought wheels. W211 E500 17x8.5j ET 38. At this point i know i wanted the car to be an STD eventually but hadn't done any serious research yet.
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Got some decent tires on them for super cheap from a friends shop. 225/45 Federal 595. Test fitting on the front of my friends W210 E55 to see the brake clearance. Eventually i would like to run AMG calipers so now i know the ML55/E55 brakes will fit under the wheels
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Around november i found out the headgasket was leaking so i made the decision to do an OM606.962 swap and begin the super turbo diesel journey. One of my coolant hoses burst just doing normal daily driving so instead of filling it with coolant once a day i parked it on my driveway and began ordering parts.
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Got my HX40W Super from Petter
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RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 02-22-2015
Grabbed some parts from a local junkyard. Full amber side markers and a glovebox. My car came with an airbag on the passenger side and i wanted the glovebox fitted so i can relocate the radio inside and use the radio space for my gauges.
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Taking the airbag unit out, always makes me a bit nervous.
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All removed
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And as you can see the glovebox door is not the same size as the airbag unit...... So now i must use a dremel and cut down the lower dash to fit the glovebox
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Next up was getting new suspension components because my shocks are old and soft, and the mounts are all cracked.
E36 M3 Bilsteins from a friend for $200, only done 50,000 mi.
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Febi/Bilstein R129 shock mounts that allow for more shock travel (stroke) when the car is lowered.
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Some more parts arrived! Ford ranger front Bilsteins that can be fitted to the rear of the W124 without modification.
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All my other parts stacking up in the garage. Bought a decent toolbox since i was pretty un organized before this.
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My upside down 8mm Dieselmeken 200cc pump here
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Gauges from PPE and a triple din panel to go where the original radio is. Will be set up Boost/EGT/EGT (one egt probe per 3 cylinder)
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Just messing around put the turbo on my MX5 Miata in the garage hahaha, a bit much for the 1.8!
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RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 02-22-2015
I guess my mother was jealous of my Mercedes so she went and bought a GLA 250 4 matic! Amazing color and such a nice car.
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Draining out coolant, gear oil and other fluids trying not to make a mess haha.
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Making some progress taking the car apart
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Manifold and other bits off
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Intercooler arrived from ebay! All black piping and black core, 2.5 inlet.
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Exhaust manifold taken off, surprisingly easy! None of the studs were seized nor broken.
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Wiring harness disconnected, engine is just about ready to come out! Need to borrow a friends hoist.
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Measuring the EGT probe for F.R.A.S so he can put the fittings in my manifold before its shipped
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More updates to come soon when i take the engine out! New motor should be here in a couple weeks (hopefully).
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - F.R.A.S - 02-23-2015
Awesome
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Booster - 02-23-2015
Nice project! The gauges you showed me will look great in this, Can't wait to see more!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - capflya - 02-23-2015
Looking like some good parts will go on this beast... What part of CA are you from? I'm up in the north bay (Napa).
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - sassparilla_kid - 02-23-2015
AMAAAAAZZIIINNNGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, what Capflya said, what part of California? I'm right smack dab in the middle of the valley, there are superturbo guys all over the state though
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 02-24-2015
Thanks everyone
Capflya im in Cupertino! Living in the south bay area is great, lots of car culture here
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Hario' - 02-24-2015
Cool story bro, looking forward to updates.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Insane190d - 02-24-2015
AWSOME project man. I have the same plans. I have a 99 e300 i bought for 1700$ to rob engine that runs great, now I've been in search for a 95 e300 w124 to do the same swap. I've got an 8mm pump cant wait to get it together
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Kalti - 02-25-2015
hey!
very nice projekt and documentation!
good lock an please post much photos
greets
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 02-28-2015
Some small update for you guys. Got my damaged EGT gauge replaced by the vendor i purchased it from which is awesome. And they sent an extra EGT probe and wiring which will be good to have as a spare.
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Cut up the foam in my dashboard to fit a glovebox - my car was originally equipped with a passenger airbag.
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I just need to trim the vinyl and then glue it back down. It wasnt a terrible process but you need a steady hand and patience to take out the foam and make it nice and even.
Got an awesome shirt in the mail from Blip shift
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Found the holy grail of LSD for high tq/hp german cars. Its from a 750li BMW - the v12. Factory LSD with 37% lock, and 3.15 gears, perfect for the diesel merc! This thing was a beast, 105lbs it weighs, should be very hard to break.
Just a quick pic of the W124 and my miata in the driveway
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I also decided against using the american T56 as the cost is very high and the gearboxes are still somewhat "weak" for the torque the 606 puts down. Instead i talked with Fred at F-tune Performance and he is getting a 53DZ gearbox ready for me so i will have the best ZF gearbox for my build!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Hario' - 03-04-2015
Poo brown, rear-drive, turbo-diesel manual.. LOL
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - capflya - 03-09-2015
Definitely going to have to see this one in person once it's finished..
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Joystick - 03-14-2015
Following! Nice project
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - ak47is1337 - 04-25-2015
Any updates? How's the build coming along?
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - tjts1 - 04-27-2015
I just pulled the glovebox dash out of my 87 because I installed a later dual airbag dash in my car. If you want it let me know before I throw it out. I'm in the east bay.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 05-03-2015
(04-25-2015, 10:12 AM)ak47is1337 Any updates? How's the build coming along?
Picking up my motor on Monday, gearbox and manifold should be here later this week, motor will be out tomorrow! I'll be sure to post an update tomorrow night.
(04-27-2015, 09:54 AM)tjts1 I just pulled the glovebox dash out of my 87 because I installed a later dual airbag dash in my car. If you want it let me know before I throw it out. I'm in the east bay.
Ahh i appreciate the offer man, but ive almost got it where i want it, plus my dash is crack free and id rather not rip it out if i dont have too haha. I'll make this work, cheers!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 05-05-2015
Big update time!
Pulled out my old OM606.912 this weekend with the help from some friends.
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Driveshaft out, man that center support bearing was completely gone.
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Up and out!
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Split the gearbox off after and drained the torque converter.
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Time to put this up for sale as it wont be needed!
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But this i will be keeping for a new project later
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Swap is finished hahaha
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Running out of room in the garage with all these parts!
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RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 05-05-2015
On Monday i picked up my OM606.962 that Amar - forum member hooblah - shipped to me from the UK
At the airport customs paying my duty fees
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Thankfully they loaded it by forklift at the airport because it was 253kgs!
Back at home waiting for a friend to help me unload it (had to wear my W123 diesel shirt of course)
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Opened up the crate to make sure everything is okay, had a crack on the plastic engine cover but not bad for coming all the way from London!
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Took the side of the crate off and pulled it out with the hoist! My friends E55 AMG parked in the background.
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Straight onto the engine stand, man this thing is heavy and not very well balanced on this stand. Just have to be slow when moving it. Time to start taking it apart this week!
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Stock turbo hanging out there, i got it for my friend but he already thinks its too small for his mazda haha. Will probably end up selling it with other spare parts.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 05-26-2015
Heres another update, not a ton of progress since last time but im finally putting parts onto the car now instead of removing!
Bunch of parts arrived!
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Nice package from KMcams
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All the suspension bits on the car were old and need replacing so with the help of a friend we tore apart the front end of the car.
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All new control arms
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Old vs new. Not that much shorter but it should be a nice 1.5 inch drop.
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Modifying the E36 M3 shock to fit the W124
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R129 shock mounts
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New pads and rotors going on too. Will probably fit 4 piston brake upgrade later this year.
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New parts always look so good!
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Also picked up a new set of wheels. Some Keskin KT1 in 16x7.5 and 16x9, they came with some nice new tires and i think they look great on the car!
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Sadly they dont quite fit on my MX5
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Rear suspension will be done this week as well as working on fitting the interior gauges etc. Also now that i have the majority of parts and tools that i need, i will open up both motors, get the head done, fit springs etc.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - maxypriest - 05-27-2015
"New pads and rotors going on too. Will probably fit 4 piston brake upgrade later this year."
I can guarantee that you will move that 4 pot conversion up the priority list one you have the car running. I thought I would be ok as long as I don’t go mad, however in reality these things build up so much speed that after overtaking and a half decent stop to filter back into traffic the brakes are HOT.
I’m hunting down some early R129 500 SL 4 pots for my car at the moment.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Duncansport - 05-28-2015
If you go the r129 route you can buy centric reman calipers fairly cheap.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - DiseaselWeasel - 05-28-2015
I got a complete R129 front axle for 150€, with 134kkm on it. Rear end damage, folding top hydraulic pump cought fire
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - maxypriest - 05-28-2015
(05-28-2015, 05:14 AM)Duncansport If you go the r129 route you can buy centric reman calipers fairly cheap.
have you a part number?! i would love to by a set ready to go!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Hario' - 05-28-2015
W209 S500 4-pots fit my W202 so they might fit the W124? Worth investigating as they are aluminium, brembo and £50 each on ebay (in the UK anyway..)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MERC-MERCEDES-BENZ-W209-CLK-55-AMG-BREMBO-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-2003-2010-/321759309720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aea596f98
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Duncansport - 05-28-2015
(05-28-2015, 06:52 AM)maxypriest(05-28-2015, 05:14 AM)Duncansport If you go the r129 route you can buy centric reman calipers fairly cheap.
have you a part number?! i would love to by a set ready to go!
142.35070 Left
142.35069 Right
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - jenyus - 05-28-2015
looking good!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Booster - 05-29-2015
Forgive me if Im being a moron, how come you have swapped motor? What was wrong with the 606 that was in the car??
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - hooblah - 05-30-2015
He swapped for a 606.962.
That's some good progress Jon! Would you like me to send you another engine cover?
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Booster - 05-30-2015
(05-30-2015, 01:50 PM)hooblah He swapped for a 606.962.
That's some good progress Jon! Would you like me to send you another engine cover?
What was the engine code before?
Sorry for spamming your thread! It's one I keep a Kean I on!!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - hooblah - 05-30-2015
Should have been a 606.910
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 06-01-2015
(05-27-2015, 09:50 AM)maxypriest "New pads and rotors going on too. Will probably fit 4 piston brake upgrade later this year."
I can guarantee that you will move that 4 pot conversion up the priority list one you have the car running. I thought I would be ok as long as I don’t go mad, however in reality these things build up so much speed that after overtaking and a half decent stop to filter back into traffic the brakes are HOT.
I’m hunting down some early R129 500 SL 4 pots for my car at the moment.
(05-28-2015, 05:14 AM)Duncansport If you go the r129 route you can buy centric reman calipers fairly cheap.
(05-28-2015, 07:32 AM)Hario W209 S500 4-pots fit my W202 so they might fit the W124? Worth investigating as they are aluminium, brembo and £50 each on ebay (in the UK anyway..)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MERC-MERCEDES-BENZ-W209-CLK-55-AMG-BREMBO-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-2003-2010-/321759309720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aea596f98
Thanks for the tips on the brakes guys! I will definitely look into my options as im putting the motor together. Its a shame i just bought that set of 16's but i can always keep the rears!
(05-29-2015, 05:04 PM)Booster Forgive me if Im being a moron, how come you have swapped motor? What was wrong with the 606 that was in the car??
I had a 606.910 which is the NA 24v, i had a hard time trying to find internals for it so i decided a full 606.962 swap was the best route.
(05-30-2015, 01:50 PM)hooblah He swapped for a 606.962.
That's some good progress Jon! Would you like me to send you another engine cover?
Thanks Amar! Sorry i completely forgot to reply to your last email, if you have one you arent using i wouldnt say no!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - hooblah - 06-01-2015
Haha I'll just check my box of used engine covers...
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 06-03-2015
Started taking apart the .692 engine the other day
Vacuum pump, manifold, tensioners and other bis off
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Set the IP timing before, then took that out. Anyone need an electric pump?
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Injectors out!
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Cams ready to come out, but i need to get a 12pt 9mm socket. Apparently this is the only socket i have that isnt 12pt lol.
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Also got a new "avant garde" grill from an ebay seller in Latvia. A nice cosmetic piece to update the front end.
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RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - diesel dave - 07-23-2015
Nice project, what about om606 in the Miata would it fit?
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 07-25-2015
(07-23-2015, 01:58 PM)diesel dave Nice project, what about om606 in the Miata would it fit?
Oh man i wish! Inline 6's dont fit in miatas without some serious firewall work but i would love to try a 604 or something similar one day!
Sorry the updates have been slow, I started a new job recently and havent made much progress. I did however receive my gearbox and manifold from Fred at F-tune Performance!
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Just a few more odd ends to order (radiator, fans, hoses, fluid etc) and i'll have no excuses left to get working on it!
The plus side about my new job is it is at an independent performance shop so hopefully i can bring the car into work and make progress after hours.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - raysorenson - 07-26-2015
Holy cow that's some serious clutch. If you use 2/3 of that holding power, it's going to be a beast.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - maxypriest - 08-07-2015
Any news Jonathan?
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - capflya - 08-07-2015
(05-28-2015, 07:32 AM)Hario W209 S500 4-pots fit my W202 so they might fit the W124? Worth investigating as they are aluminium, brembo and £50 each on ebay (in the UK anyway..)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MERC-MERCEDES-BENZ-W209-CLK-55-AMG-BREMBO-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-2003-2010-/321759309720?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4aea596f98
Looks like they do bolt on with some spacers on the spindles? I got the 4 pot brakes from a 400E but maybe I'll need to find some of these and go bigger
http://mbworld.org/forums/suspension-braking/378301-brembo-brake-kit-355x32-4piston-red-w203-w208-w209-w124-r129.html
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Mr_Robs - 08-08-2015
Sorry guys no real progress to update you with. Its been very busy at the new job and we have a bunch of cars that need to be finished up and delivered to customers before i can bring my W124 to the shop.
I did pick up 4/5 pieces of a geniune AMG kit for my car from a local though! Rear bumper, rear spoiler, and sideskirts. I just need to keep my eye out for a front bumper and ill have a full kit. He also threw in some 400E 4 pot calipers so i've got my brakes sorted now!
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Hario' - 08-10-2015
That is ok, I am also one who cannot make any progress on my STD wagon either because it is in storage.
So I decided to make a pact and buy at least 1 performance part every month until the car build can resume.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - maxypriest - 08-10-2015
Understood - been there, done that. Even though the (mine) car is 'finished', its not. Some snagging issues to be sorted, like speedo, tacho, boost pipe repair, longer diff, new LCA's etc etc....
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Whizbang - 08-11-2015
Makes my hx30 swap seem so puny haha
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Grecy - 09-14-2015
Any progress?
I know you got your 606 turbo sent over from the UK - do you mind writing a couple of sentances about what you had to do on the receiving end on the 'states to collect it?
i.e. how much paperwork was there, how much did it cost, how long did it take? Did you use a broker?
Thanks!
-Dan
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - 97e300 - 09-16-2015
As far as I know, Mr_Robs got his engine from hoobla, who will send an engine for £1500 all said and done. Check out http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/showthread.php?tid=5463
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Grecy - 09-17-2015
(09-16-2015, 12:01 PM)97e300 As far as I know, Mr_Robs got his engine from hoobla, who will send an engine for £1500 all said and done. Check out http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/showthread.php?tid=5463
Yep, he did get it from Hoobla. I'm wondering about the process on this end, and how much it costs.
-Dan
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - hooblah - 09-18-2015
Hey I got directed here by Harry.
Correct me if im wrong Jon but If I remember correctly it was around $60 or so in import tax and fees. No broker was involved, he turned up with a pickup and they helped load it on. The paperwork was signed and the money paid, then he was on his way
Btw Jon I haven't forgotten about that engine cover. Will send one over when I can find one that's sensibly priced lol.
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - Hario' - 09-18-2015
Robs what about smog issues then? Just gona bribe officials like we all do('nt)?
RE: W124 OM606 STD in California - 97e300 - 09-18-2015
In California, diesels before 98 are smog exempt. So buy a w124 diesel and throw a blown hemi for all the dmv cares.