Re: Swapping in a Mercedes turbodiesel

Diesels were an option in a lot of the older G wagens. You might be able 
to find
some of the bits and pieces off the shelf. Check with the Mercedes club.
www.mbca.org. Somebody there will know.



Jeff Brandt wrote:
> If you have fabricating skills and a couple weeks you shouldn't have
> any problems. Just make sure that the engine you want to transplant
> comes with all the throttle linkage and stuff. If you had to buy the
> linkage peices new they would set you back a couple hundred, there
> really isn't alot more. You will also need to hook up the brake
> booster that connects to the engines vacummn pump and hook all the EGR
> and turbo stuff up, and depending the on the transmission (auto only)
> the shift modulator from the injection pump. Make sure you draw a
> vacumn diagram before removing the engine from the donor car.
>
> You will of course have to figure out how to adapt the motor mounts to
> the chassis.
>
>
> -- 
> Jeff Brandt
> Sun Break Biofuels, LLC
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>
> On 11/21/06, Rich VanBuskirk <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I have a question for the group.  How difficult is it to transform a
>> gas-powered Mercedes to turbodiesel?  I'm investigating an engine
>> swap for an older 4wd gelandewagen.  Are we talking big bucks here or
>> is it relatively straightforward?  I like the idea of an older
>> biodiesel suv but may be dreaming with this approach.  Any tips or
>> comments on shops to contact will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Rich
>>
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