308cdi - 311cdi sprinter conversion

[nigel m]

Hi, I am trying to get a replacement engine for my sprinter 308 cdi, medium wheel base, which says on the logbook that it has a 2515cc engine. I have been offered a 311 engine and told that if I swop a wiring harness, my van can be converted to take a 311cdi engine, does anyone know any information about this e.g. is it true and if so, how difficult the procedure would be? Thanks and any advice/information would be appreciated.

[Star automotive solutions]

the engine is the same, the wiring may be slightly different but no problem, the turbo on the 308 is smaller, so if using the old turbo it will be ok,

[nigel m]

hi thanks for reply it's been a bit of a problem so far.I'm 70% through turning my sprinter into a m/home and the engine is kaput.i ordered a 2nd hand and got sent a 308d with a hole in the fuel pump that my mechanic said looked like it'd been taken out with a forklift!
As you might exspect i'm in a battle to get my money back however this still leaves me with no engine.Ooh the joys of motoring.Can you tell me as i'm a bit confused.The engine i have is a dela 611 4cyl 308 cdi but it says on my log book that the cc is 2515
but the w/manual i have states that their either 2.2 or 2.7 could this be a typo?I am anxious that i get the right one this time and have been offered a 311 with the wiring mod incl'd thanks for your help Nigel M

[Star automotive solutions]

Sorry for the delay, As long as its a 4 cyl it will fit, however depending on the year it might have a switch on the main fuel pump, but thats no big problem