Will's 1987 300sdl
Will's 1987 300sdl
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-02-2012, 11:48 AM #101We just bought a new house so I have been tight on time and cash for a few months selling and working on other projects. Once we get settled in I'm going to go back to work on this car. It's my first house and l got lucky it has a large two car garage with a mechanics pit so it will be perfect for doing a transmission swap
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-26-2013, 06:26 PM #103New update I picked up an OM606 engine more specifically a 606.962 for the 300SDL I will be installing with the 6spd when time allows.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(01-26-2013, 10:12 PM)Bangaway Damn, nice 606 motor ha ha.
thanks I will put it to good use
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-27-2013, 12:23 PM #106(01-26-2013, 10:12 PM)Bangaway Damn, nice 606 motor ha ha.
thanks I will put it to good use
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(02-02-2013, 07:59 PM)TheDon(02-02-2013, 04:05 AM)erling66 Congratulations with your 606 engineSo he can stick with the 603's oil cooler. The 603 uses different fittings for the oil cooler lines.But why do you plan to use a 603 oil filter housing on it?
I am in the process of installing the filterhousing myself and I decided to use the 606 housing since it has the nice thermostat on the side. My 603 housing did not have one.
(02-02-2013, 07:59 PM)TheDon(02-02-2013, 04:05 AM)erling66 Congratulations with your 606 engineSo he can stick with the 603's oil cooler. The 603 uses different fittings for the oil cooler lines.
I am in the process of installing the filterhousing myself and I decided to use the 606 housing since it has the nice thermostat on the side. My 603 housing did not have one.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-04-2013, 12:10 PM #111I've heard that the om606 oil filter housing interferes with the w126 cruise control. But if you swap it with the om603 you need a 20mil space to keep it from hitting the intake manifold! But the cruise control will fit
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-SPRIN...1c2f31a96d
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-18-2013, 11:55 AM #113I found it on ebay in England. I looked up sprinter clutch kit for the 2.2 CDI I guess the SMF single mass flywheel is a common upgrade for them! Here in the us all of the sprinter's are autos so I had to have it shipped Over here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-SPRIN...1c2f31a96d
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-18-2013, 08:44 PM #115With shipping it was a lot more! The flywheel disc and pressure plate weighs around 48 pounds
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-19-2013, 01:15 PM #120also car-part.com look up 1998 e class engine
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(02-18-2013, 11:55 AM)willbhere4u I found it on ebay in England. I looked up sprinter clutch kit for the 2.2 CDI I guess the SMF single mass flywheel is a common upgrade for them! Here in the us all of the sprinter's are autos so I had to have it shipped Over here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-SPRIN...1c2f31a96d
Kits like this can handle the torque of the 606A? They advertise that they're good for applications up to 130 hp.
1980 Mercedes Benz 300GD (Gelandewagen)
OM617 n/a
4-speed manual
Front/Rear hydraulic lockers
(02-18-2013, 11:55 AM)willbhere4u I found it on ebay in England. I looked up sprinter clutch kit for the 2.2 CDI I guess the SMF single mass flywheel is a common upgrade for them! Here in the us all of the sprinter's are autos so I had to have it shipped Over here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-SPRIN...1c2f31a96d
Kits like this can handle the torque of the 606A? They advertise that they're good for applications up to 130 hp.
1980 Mercedes Benz 300GD (Gelandewagen)
OM617 n/a
4-speed manual
Front/Rear hydraulic lockers
my car will make more power but it also weighs a lot less than a sprinter.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-02-2013, 09:44 AM #123It also has to handle the enormous weight off a sprinter with 130hp I think it will be just fine it is a 9.5inch clutch disc That's the largest Mercedes uses to the best of my knowledge of there cars. If it has any problems I'll get and modify a stronger pressure plate to get more clamping power.
my car will make more power but it also weighs a lot less than a sprinter.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1980 Mercedes Benz 300GD (Gelandewagen)
OM617 n/a
4-speed manual
Front/Rear hydraulic lockers
Will, have you mounted the 6-speed to your 606 yet with the clutch kit? I'm curious to fit, and any modifications to either the clutch or flywheel to get them to work.
1980 Mercedes Benz 300GD (Gelandewagen)
OM617 n/a
4-speed manual
Front/Rear hydraulic lockers
Fueling up a 7.3L Power Stroke gets old when I'm not hauling anymore.
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
DrewGerhan
06-05-2013, 07:29 PM #125I'm glad I found this thread. I want to get back into a diesel w126 and the SDL seems like the obvious choice for me.
Fueling up a 7.3L Power Stroke gets old when I'm not hauling anymore.
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
06-06-2013, 10:33 AM #126Soon I will be working on the 300sdl again! We just moved to the new house last week after several months of renovations that still aren't completely finished yet. And the transmission pit in the garage works as described! I had to swap a Getrag 265 in my 528e because of bad lay shaft bearings to get it back on the road again to replace my Subaru Legacy.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
(06-06-2013, 10:33 AM)willbhere4u Soon I will be working on the 300sdl again! We just moved to the new house last week after several months of renovations that still aren't completely finished yet. And the transmission pit in the garage works as described! I had to swap a Getrag 265 in my 528e because of bad lay shaft bearings to get it back on the road again to replace my Subaru Legacy.
Can you post a pic of the 265's shift linkage or describe it? I've seen one without the stick and it boggles my mind
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
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?
Simpler=Better
06-06-2013, 12:16 PM #127(06-06-2013, 10:33 AM)willbhere4u Soon I will be working on the 300sdl again! We just moved to the new house last week after several months of renovations that still aren't completely finished yet. And the transmission pit in the garage works as described! I had to swap a Getrag 265 in my 528e because of bad lay shaft bearings to get it back on the road again to replace my Subaru Legacy.
Can you post a pic of the 265's shift linkage or describe it? I've seen one without the stick and it boggles my mind
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
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?
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
06-07-2013, 11:56 AM #128The linkage will be different for every model. But it operates the same its one lever on the back of the transmission it pushes in and pulls out and turns from Left to right it basically works in reverse of the shifter. there is a ball on the end of the linkage on the transmission side like a wobbly extension except round. It has a hole for a pin to slide through. the linkage pops over the ball then the pin goes through the hole to keep the linkage from spinning. then a round cover/spring clip slides over that pin both sides to keep the pin in place which allows the linkage to turn the rod from L-R
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-27-2014, 11:00 AM #129I finally opened space up in my 4 car garage for a 5th car so when the weather is nicer I can pull the om603 and auto transmission out of the 300sdl. The om606.962 is sitting on a pallet in my garage next to my flywheel/clutch kit and 6spd manual transmission. I Just need a couple long weekends and some nice weather to get started.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
DrewGerhan
08-17-2014, 06:16 PM #130Well.... how is the project coming???
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
DrewGerhan
06-24-2015, 01:37 PM #131No more updates?
1981 300SD 230k miles "Gently Modified" Daily Driver
1999 F-250 7.3L Power Stroke 150k miles "The Usual Mods" Tow Rig
1981 300SD 190k miles "Heavily Modified"
GONE
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