89 300CE Diesel? - Benzworld.org

lists · 07-28-2005, 08:28 PM

I am looking at converting an old 300CE to support a turbo Diesel.

Any guidence on the do-ability of this act?

Preliminary investigation suggests that the engine should just drop in with a radiator and fuel tank change, plus a bit of electrcal for the pre-heater.

The engine would be from a 124 series but I would appreciate any other things to think about like transmision, etc.

thanks,

sd

neanderthal · 07-28-2005, 08:41 PM

fuel tank and lines, heavier duty battery. obviosly the ECU, and dont forget the transmission.

better to have a complete donor car to raid.

bginamercedes · 07-29-2005, 12:25 AM

i say better off with a new car...may be a 300D same car just 4 door.

lists · 07-29-2005, 12:59 AM

This is what I am weighing up.

CE looks good but requires some assembly to go to diesel (also $4k-$5K more for the same year/features/etc over a 4door, here in Oz)

300D off the rack just needs a turbo and some bells and whistles.

jury is still out at this stage.

Also it is supposed to be a project to teach my two boys about cars before they get one of their own, so a bit of pain is tolerable.

sd