603 in a 123?
603 in a 123?
But now I've got a crappy motor. I'm getting the head tested but a previous owner cut part of the upper oil pain so he could put it in an offroader. On top of it it doesn't appear that this motor was taken care of.
Now I'm having a hard time finding a good 617 long block or wagon motor to put back in.
But I've run across a 3.5 OM603 and a few OM603s for decent money and mileage. And against my better judgement (since I wanted a drop-in motor) I'm wondering if anyone has put a 603 in a w123 before.
1983 300TD
1984 300D
1995 E300 (sold)
I've got a w123 300TD that I've been trying to get on the road for years. I assumed the engine was fine and went ahead and redid the entire front and rear suspension, pulled the motor to paint the engine bay (changing the color of the car eventually).
But now I've got a crappy motor. I'm getting the head tested but a previous owner cut part of the upper oil pain so he could put it in an offroader. On top of it it doesn't appear that this motor was taken care of.
Now I'm having a hard time finding a good 617 long block or wagon motor to put back in.
But I've run across a 3.5 OM603 and a few OM603s for decent money and mileage. And against my better judgement (since I wanted a drop-in motor) I'm wondering if anyone has put a 603 in a w123 before.
1983 300TD
1984 300D
1995 E300 (sold)
Here's one.. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...turbo.html
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
Yes it has been done... google is your friend
Here's one.. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...turbo.html
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
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Mercedes W123 240D (om616->om606)
Audi A6 C4 2,8 Quattro (AAH)
EX Audi 80 Competition
EX Ford Scorpio 2,9 4x4
it is possible to do it. i mounted om606 in w123. i used w126 om603 engine mounts. w123 chassis is wider than w126 and you need use 2 spacer, 2cm in turbo site and 1cm in other site. in this spacer i move engine about 2,5 cm back. In this case i don't need to cut oil pan. and engine fan works without problem. Here you got my photos. if u have any question send me pm.
Mercedes W123 240D (om616->om606)
Audi A6 C4 2,8 Quattro (AAH)
EX Audi 80 Competition
EX Ford Scorpio 2,9 4x4
I'd say... Go for it!
I did a 603 in a w123 wagon. It was incredibly easy. I use diy engine mounts but there are some plug and play out there. I don't know which type of Mercedes they came of. Hopefully someone can help you there. The w126 do fit indeed with minor modifications.
I'd say... Go for it!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
I will be doing this as well this winter. I think will be a fun project! I just hope I don't go to all this work and then crack my #14 head...
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
(11-03-2015, 03:12 PM)Tito The rear transmission mount was easy adjustable by drilling holes. I don't know if engine mount will still fit, thats why I used DIY mounts. Driveshaft didn't need changing in this situation.
I'm curious as to the feasibility of using the 603 engine mounts. Did you try those at all or was using a diy mount just easier?
1983 300TD
1984 300D
1995 E300 (sold)
(11-03-2015, 03:12 PM)Tito The rear transmission mount was easy adjustable by drilling holes. I don't know if engine mount will still fit, thats why I used DIY mounts. Driveshaft didn't need changing in this situation.
I'm curious as to the feasibility of using the 603 engine mounts. Did you try those at all or was using a diy mount just easier?
1983 300TD
1984 300D
1995 E300 (sold)
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
The w124 TD has a combo pump for power steering and SLS. You can use that to keep SLS in the w123 TD or get the delete kit that has stiffer springs.
'98 E300 Turbo "Juliette" - Brabus wheels and almost all the options a w210 could have
2007 Chevy 2500HD CCSB Duramax with about 400-500 rwhp depending on the tune I use
1983 300D Silver Exterior/Black inside - Sold and will be missed, may we never meet in a PnP.
(11-03-2015, 03:21 PM)martureo(11-03-2015, 03:12 PM)Tito The rear transmission mount was easy adjustable by drilling holes. I don't know if engine mount will still fit, thats why I used DIY mounts. Driveshaft didn't need changing in this situation.
I'm curious as to the feasibility of using the 603 engine mounts. Did you try those at all or was using a diy mount just easier?
No I did not. To be honest... I thought a plug and play engine mount didn't exist. So I just fabbed them. Later I found out that there where indeed plug and play mounts out there.
(11-03-2015, 03:21 PM)martureo(11-03-2015, 03:12 PM)Tito The rear transmission mount was easy adjustable by drilling holes. I don't know if engine mount will still fit, thats why I used DIY mounts. Driveshaft didn't need changing in this situation.
I'm curious as to the feasibility of using the 603 engine mounts. Did you try those at all or was using a diy mount just easier?
No I did not. To be honest... I thought a plug and play engine mount didn't exist. So I just fabbed them. Later I found out that there where indeed plug and play mounts out there.
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