If it is an original 616 engine with an after-market turbo, I'd be leary. That engine was not engineered for a turbo - the increased temps and pressures. There are significant internal differences between the 5 cylinder 617 turbo and non-turbo engines. Now, if it has a factory turbo'ed 617 engine, it could be a good car!
If the first - the turbo lowers the value in my mind. If the later, it raises it. On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 1:57 PM, tyler <casi...@usermail.com> wrote: > Is this some sort of custom aftermarket turbocharging job? If so, the > quality and reliability depends on how well the job was done, something > nobody can tell without inspecting the vehicle themselves- but it's unlikely > to be as good or reliable as a factory turbocharged vehicle. > > There is no real disadvantage to a factory turbocharged diesel engine that > was done properly. They seem to last longer (due to cleaner combustion), > have a lot more power, and get better or equal fuel efficiency. Sometimes > turbocharged diesels have slightly higher oil consumption, but otherwise > they have no serious burdens compared to a non-turbo. Turbocharging a diesel > is a no-brainer, and win-win situation if done correctly. Nowadays the major > reason a factory would spec a non-turbo engine in any vehicle is to cut > manufacturing costs. > > Tyler > > rdeaf...@aol.com wrote: > >> Hey Guys, >> I have a chance to offer on somebody I know who has a >> 1982 Black 240D manual transmission that has turbocharger.. It has 140,000 >> miles & according to my MB mechanic who also works on it said it is a >> beautiful car-to go for it!! Apparently this owner/friend hurt his leg on >> his construction equipment and ended up losing that leg.Therefore a stick >> is hard for him to drive and he has another Mercedes he can drive. >> I have a 1983 240D automatic with 184,000 which I love & >> have to fix items like heater core, A/C, Antenna,master cylinder & so on. >> I intend to keep it anyway but my question is people have told me to stay >> away from Turbochargers......What problems could I run into since I don't >> know much about this?? Is the Turbo removeable if there are >> problems?[Stupid question I presume] Are Turbos expensive upkeep ?? >> And lastly what is this car worth since he told me to make >> an offer?? I do not want to take advantage of him; this from a guy at 59 >> who just had a shocking stroke 2 1/2 months ago.So I can't putter on my >> cars for at least 2-3 months..........THanx for your input in >> advance.....By the way I have yet to see the car but will soon !! >> Bob Huston >> 1969 Austin America >> 1983 Merceds 240D 184,000 >> > > _______________________________________ > 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 > -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090528/b38638a9/attachment.html> _______________________________________ 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
