The six cylinder 603 is a 3 L. 149 hp and 195 ft/lbs torque (don't know what the 2.5L is, but about the same as the 617 3L I think). You want the turbo version, certainly, as the NA engine is a slug (but runs forever).
The 603 isn't all that common, alas, not used that much in the US. If you do the swap, you will need a set of springs from the V8 probably -- that Benz engine is much heavier than the Jeep six. You will also need a custom driveshaft, which may be a hassle. Peter -----Original Message----- >From: MG <trainpain2...@yahoo.com> >Sent: Feb 4, 2009 10:08 AM >To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300d hydraulic lifters > >Ok. So if there aren't any 3 liter engines with hydraulic lifters then >is the 2.5 engine as powerful as the older 3.0 liter and is it the same >physical size or smaller? I guess I will need the correct transmission >to go along with it. If so I hope it is as strong as the older one. > >I want to install a diesel into an older Jeep Cherokee but also want to >avoid having to adjust valves all the time. So a smaller sized engine is >good. > >HMMM if it was in the G class that would mean that it can have the 4wd >option also, Can't it. That would be cool as long as it has the same >power of the 3.0. If not then I guess I will have to do valves just like >with my 300D. > > > > >Manfred > > > > > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com