Pretty sure Constantine got a factory rebuilt long block. Expect the cost to be $6-$7k plus labor & misc parts. Suddenly six conrods doesn't sound as expensive, if you already have the engine apart. Photos of that crate engine are here:
http://www.w124performance.com/images/OM603.970_crate_engine/ Dave's site is up & running but the domain name has changed. The engine price PDF at this link, but I haven't updated the prices in a while... you'll need to call Rusty for current numbers: http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/OM60X/OM603_rebuilt_engines.pdf :-) Dave M. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 01:23:10 -0400 From: Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tightening Connecting Rod bolts. dave walton wrote: > Any pointers on how to procure a rebuilt engine would be appreciated. My > local mercedes dealer is useless - on a good day. > It is curious that the cylinder wall rim above the area of travel of the > top piston ring is roughly as out of round as the area where the piston > travels. It is possible that I missed a decimal point, but I doubt I'm > that lucky... > Unfortunately I did not find this list until long after I had purchased > the car. I appreciate everyone's help and patience. Try contacting Constanine. He replaced his OM603.97 with a Mercedes supplied engine a few months ago. Not sure if it was new or rebuilt, long or short block. Constantine N. Polites <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave M. had a price sheet, but his site no longer seems to be accessable. Marshall
