I was just wondering if anyone could give me some info on how to turn a 1977 300D non turbo into a turbo, what parts need to be changed? Is it possible?

 

I started to do a search on this site http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...=1406992&pp=30
there is some info but I dont know what exactly you need so I hope this helps.

 

i have access to a turbo 300d parts car if you need any thing.
i think the turbo is good shape too.

 

bow2no1, thanks for the offer, it is my brother's mercedes, I will ask him if he is interested. thanks again

 

no problem..
the junk yard i go to is crushing right now.
they will be all summer.
the 300 turbo i saw was in the back of the yard. to it might be a month maybe before he gets that far back?

 

The time, money and effort spent on converting the OM617.912 (Non-Turbo 3.0) would propbably total out more than the cost of an OM617.952 (Turbo 3.0). For about $1,000 you could have a complete running OM617.952 (Turbo 3.0).

 

There is more that just the turbo between a turbo 617 and a non-turbo 617 engine. The turbo 617 have a heavier crank, different exhaust valves, piston cooling, and a larger oil capacity due to the piston cooling (7.0qt. vs. 8.5 qt.). These are just the differences that I know about and I am sure that there are more. Certainly you could bolt on a turbo and the related manifolds to a non-turbo, but I would question engine life.

The 617 (whether turbo or non-turbo) is a great engine. I don't care if I have to adjust hard lifters.

 

ABSOLUTELY AGREE

 

i agree also i have a 3.0 turbo engine but no turbo if you are interested

 

I have a 300D also and was wondering how i can get the anttena to go up if it won't without pulling it? If your push it back in it goes down by itself though... Do i need a new part or is it something i can fix?

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it also smokes from under the air intake. is that heard of or is it the asbestos stuff burning under the hood?