Purple turbo 240D
Purple turbo 240D
(01-06-2012, 08:51 PM)ronnie I am making good progress on my turbo conversion. Couple of things to note. If you have the York a/c compressor it will not fit with a turbo conversion, you will need the newer r-4 gm compressor and bracket that mounts under the power steering pump on the drivers side.
throttle linkages will also need to be changed, notice your linkages come up through the intake/exhaust manifold. they will not fit once the turbo is on. I'll figure what I am going to do this weekend.
New engine is in now, just need to finish little stuff. Might take the complete exhaust off a 300, it's the easy way. Don't worry I do have two down pipes, so if you still want one I do have an extra.
(01-06-2012, 08:51 PM)ronnie I am making good progress on my turbo conversion. Couple of things to note. If you have the York a/c compressor it will not fit with a turbo conversion, you will need the newer r-4 gm compressor and bracket that mounts under the power steering pump on the drivers side.
throttle linkages will also need to be changed, notice your linkages come up through the intake/exhaust manifold. they will not fit once the turbo is on. I'll figure what I am going to do this weekend.
New engine is in now, just need to finish little stuff. Might take the complete exhaust off a 300, it's the easy way. Don't worry I do have two down pipes, so if you still want one I do have an extra.
Finally some progress!
I made my dad make me a guage holder for the car. Hes way better at wood work then i am
We put it over a pot so the steam would soften the would so it would take shape to the ashtray. Tomorrow my dad will glue it and Ill get some vinyl to make it match the rest of the interior
Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
(02-22-2012, 07:45 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
(02-22-2012, 07:45 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
The bee knees would be one that could be hidden in the ashtray
Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
(02-24-2012, 12:50 AM)sassparilla_kid Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
(02-24-2012, 12:50 AM)sassparilla_kid Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
My radio has usb as well, although my ipod is perpetually plugged into it
As for the ashtray I like having the lighter there haha, and I don't really use it as much as my friends, unless I need to satisfy a cigar craving lol
I'll post somewhere when I get my guages figured out
I spent a good day of my weekend replacing some old rubber
The subframe mounts were a paint to get in and the rear differential mount wasnt any easier!
Two bolts, one on each side, broke in half while i was removing the mount forcing me to grind them out. Doing so cause me to make a bigger hole then I could use so my dad today went to the store and picked up some metal pieces to custom make me some new ones.
Hopefully he can finish it tomorrow since im down my daily driver and using my moms car for the moment. Its strange driving a gasser...NO NOISE! i felt like i wasnt turning on the car at one point.
once all the work is done with the mount ill be moving on to replacing the flex disk!
a nice surpise when i came home, the front euro bumper came and so did the euro headlights!
I started unboxing them before i realized i should share this with you guys
ooh..
forgot to take pictures of the individual lamps
heres the inside of one, you can definately tell its not OEM quality but i dont fee as bad since its not some blacked out projector crap you normally find on fleabay
heres the bumper!
part numbers, so shiny!
and the only real damage on the bumper, good thing the license plate will cover that up
I plan on installing everything on sunday, of course if the weather allows me too.
So i finally finished with the differential mount!
heres the new metal pieces my dad fabricated.
he even was able to make those edges
I put on the front euro bumper yesterday and it was easier then i expected
im not used to the skinny bumpers so it just looks odd to me right now
The rust on the bottom front was a little worse then i expected but nothing i cant fix!
I dig it. Def need a Euro plate for the front, then you’ll like it for sure. Are you going to put the rubber trim on? It surprisingly (to me) looks ok without it.
the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.
My day off! its going to rain here in NY so i figured i would swap the rear bumper before it does.
here is the bumper pulled off before i cleaned the bottom
here it is cleaned!
there were some rusty spots so i sanded them and sprayed primer and the i coated it with paint that matches the body color. I didnt want to post the finished result on that cause I messed it up but it looks better then rust
here is the finished result with the bumper on. I am pretty sure i messedd this up too because i didnt have the metal pieces which aligned the tips and There is to much space between the bumper and car.. take a look and let me know if i did it wrong
heres a shot from far away
i also was finally able to align the driver side door striker. no more slamming!
today was a good day
(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
(03-28-2012, 12:09 PM)w123love(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
(03-28-2012, 01:05 PM)sassparilla_kid Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
(03-28-2012, 12:09 PM)w123love(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
(03-28-2012, 01:05 PM)sassparilla_kid Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
WOAH! STATUS UPDATE GUYZ!11!
okay so,
Ive done a few things but havent really documented it
I put on the euro headlights, I love em!
Then There was some missing paint and stuff so I went to an auto body and got matching paint in a paint can and just covered it up with light layers, came out pretty good
Then I put in the chrome tail light trim, huge difference
thats really all ive done to date but BIG NEWS GUYZ!
I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-21-2012, 11:33 AM)Simpler=Better(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
(06-21-2012, 11:33 AM)Simpler=Better(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
(06-21-2012, 12:58 PM)bryant.cw http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
(06-21-2012, 12:58 PM)bryant.cw http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
(06-21-2012, 09:16 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
(06-21-2012, 09:16 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
(06-21-2012, 09:27 PM)sassparilla_kid I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
(06-21-2012, 09:27 PM)sassparilla_kid I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-22-2012, 07:42 AM)Simpler=Better The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
(06-22-2012, 07:42 AM)Simpler=Better The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-22-2012, 08:47 AM)Simpler=Better A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
(06-22-2012, 08:47 AM)Simpler=Better A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
Update
Yesterday was the first day
So far I took off the manifolds and the accelerator linkage
I was trying to take off the oil filter housing but I didnt really have the right tools. I took of the two big bolts conecting the main lines when i realized I could have saved an hour or two by just replacing the plate that holds the banjo bolt.
Tonight I will drop the oil pan, and install the piping for the turbo oil return. I will post some pictures tonight after some more work is done.
Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-25-2012, 09:36 AM)willbhere4u(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
(06-25-2012, 09:46 AM)Simpler=Better(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
(06-25-2012, 09:36 AM)willbhere4u(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
(06-25-2012, 09:46 AM)Simpler=Better(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-25-2012, 12:45 PM)Simpler=Better Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
(06-25-2012, 12:45 PM)Simpler=Better Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
hehehhehehe
Did you polish the turbo?
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
(06-25-2012, 02:59 PM)Simpler=Better hehehhehehe
Did you polish the turbo?
(06-25-2012, 02:59 PM)Simpler=Better hehehhehehe
Did you polish the turbo?
Had this made today, cost me a pretty penny. Mostly cause i sent my friend and i think they took advantage of him $100....
This is the car with the turbo, better shot
My work area
maybe this was the reason why I layed under the car for an hour trying to figure out what i was doing
I didnt actually drink that many....i shared it with my buddy whos helping me.
That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
(06-26-2012, 05:34 PM)ronnie I know nothing about a/c
The tube should have fit, or just needed to be bent a bit to line up.
(06-26-2012, 06:58 PM)sassparilla_kid That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
(06-26-2012, 05:34 PM)ronnie I know nothing about a/c
The tube should have fit, or just needed to be bent a bit to line up.
(06-26-2012, 06:58 PM)sassparilla_kid That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
(06-27-2012, 09:29 AM)willbhere4u It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
(06-27-2012, 09:29 AM)willbhere4u It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
(06-27-2012, 10:20 AM)JB3 how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
(06-27-2012, 10:20 AM)JB3 how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
(06-27-2012, 11:50 AM)ronnie There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html
(06-27-2012, 11:50 AM)ronnie There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html