606 swap into GD300
606 swap into GD300
Big project here and lots of questions,
I am hoping to avoid some pitfalls by asking here first.
I am installing a 606T from a1999 E300 into a1983 GD300 (Gwagon)
The truck started with 617 and now has a dead 603 (1987) in it.
The plan is to swap the mechanical IP from the 603 onto the 606 and hopefully run the thing without the EDS.
List of issues:
1. The throttle linkage hits the 606's oil filter housing. I have seen the 603's filter swapped over (thanks Flash) and it fits with a little grinding of the intake manifold. Is this the best way to go? Is there a linkage from another app. that will work? We don't need cruise control?
2. I will be closing off the EGR and plan on using the 606's turbo with a simple mechanical boost control. Any recommendations ?
3. The AC compressor from the E300 hits the steering box. With the bracket and compressor from the 603 it fits in but the bracket has an idler pulley and I am not sure what length theserpentine belt will end up and if I can find one.
4. I will use thermo switches and relays to control the cooling fans, Is there anything
else that eliminating the EDS will leave inoperable? I hope to have all the original gauges working.
5. I am not sure about the tack wiring, The engine in there now has a pickup on the pulley with a 3 pin connector, the 606 uses a pickup on the flywheel that has a coaxial two wire plug. Any thoughts here?
6.I think I will lose the open throttle cut out for the AC but this shouldn't be a problem.
7. What is a good location for the EGT sender in the 606's exhaust manifold? Is there a probe that people recommend?
Any thoughts and recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Danny
Hi all
Big project here and lots of questions,
I am hoping to avoid some pitfalls by asking here first.
I am installing a 606T from a1999 E300 into a1983 GD300 (Gwagon)
The truck started with 617 and now has a dead 603 (1987) in it.
The plan is to swap the mechanical IP from the 603 onto the 606 and hopefully run the thing without the EDS.
List of issues:
1. The throttle linkage hits the 606's oil filter housing. I have seen the 603's filter swapped over (thanks Flash) and it fits with a little grinding of the intake manifold. Is this the best way to go? Is there a linkage from another app. that will work? We don't need cruise control?
2. I will be closing off the EGR and plan on using the 606's turbo with a simple mechanical boost control. Any recommendations ?
3. The AC compressor from the E300 hits the steering box. With the bracket and compressor from the 603 it fits in but the bracket has an idler pulley and I am not sure what length theserpentine belt will end up and if I can find one.
4. I will use thermo switches and relays to control the cooling fans, Is there anything
else that eliminating the EDS will leave inoperable? I hope to have all the original gauges working.
5. I am not sure about the tack wiring, The engine in there now has a pickup on the pulley with a 3 pin connector, the 606 uses a pickup on the flywheel that has a coaxial two wire plug. Any thoughts here?
6.I think I will lose the open throttle cut out for the AC but this shouldn't be a problem.
7. What is a good location for the EGT sender in the 606's exhaust manifold? Is there a probe that people recommend?
Any thoughts and recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Danny
Good questions! I've been talking with Jeff and Seth about it -- I'm close by and curious - I'm hoping to stop by to take a look at the progress.
Have you tried posting this on the P3 gwagen forum? There's a handful of guys who've done this swap from the 603 to 606 in the 460 Gwagen who might have good answers to the questions on parts fitment (#1, #3).
-Christian
oops, just saw you did post on p3.
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
Hi Danny,
Good questions! I've been talking with Jeff and Seth about it -- I'm close by and curious - I'm hoping to stop by to take a look at the progress.
Have you tried posting this on the P3 gwagen forum? There's a handful of guys who've done this swap from the 603 to 606 in the 460 Gwagen who might have good answers to the questions on parts fitment (#1, #3).
-Christian
oops, just saw you did post on p3.
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'84 G-Wagen turbodiesel
'75 240D 4-Speed
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