Hi, I got a 1980 300SD and I am looking to restore it. As my mechanic opened the engine, we found out that the head has a dent and needs to be replaced.
I've found one but it is from W126. Basically I am wandering if we can fit the head from the W126 (OM617.951) to my W116 (OM617.950).
This is what I found on the net:
OM617.950 - 3.0l inline-5 turbocharged, 110hp, used between 1978 and 1980. Note that this is the only turbocharged 617 that did NOT have factory EGR equipment until mid 1980 production.
OM617.951 - 3.0l inline-5 turbocharged, 120hp, used between 1981 and 1985. EGR equipment added.
They appear to be the same engines but I need to verify before I buy the head as will cost me a fortune to ship it. Advices are much appreciated.
Thanks,
Daniel
I've found one but it is from W126. Basically I am wandering if we can fit the head from the W126 (OM617.951) to my W116 (OM617.950).
This is what I found on the net:
OM617.950 - 3.0l inline-5 turbocharged, 110hp, used between 1978 and 1980. Note that this is the only turbocharged 617 that did NOT have factory EGR equipment until mid 1980 production.
OM617.951 - 3.0l inline-5 turbocharged, 120hp, used between 1981 and 1985. EGR equipment added.
They appear to be the same engines but I need to verify before I buy the head as will cost me a fortune to ship it. Advices are much appreciated.
Thanks,
Daniel