There was no factory 240D Turbo. So it's either an engine change to a 617.95 engine or an add on. The former is OK, I guess, if you want to load the clutch/tranny with torque it was not designed for. ( I'd do it, but I'm as much a mule as you are an arguer (c: ) The drivetrains are over-engineered, but not that far, IMO. But if you're gentle it might be OK for a coupla hundred K or so.
The add on scares me, as you are wandering way outside design parameters. The pistons in the turbo cars were oil cooled from underneath, with a squirter etc. to help dissipate the heat. NA engines do not have this feature, and it's necessary if you actually use the turbo, or you will burn holes in the tops of the pistons. This falls into discussions of fuel increases and boost pressure, and could go on all night. I personally would not consider trying to push a 616 engine any farther than it's already set up for, it's just not worth the risk/reward ratio. And I am pretty open to doing all kinds of things with these engines (c: .. If it's an add on, I'd un-add it. You can probably sell it on Ebay. When you see the car, most of this will become much clearer. Until then we're all just guessing. I am gonna quit guessing and go get a beer.. RH > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
