Mitch, I'm not totally familiar with all the CA, National differences. It's not real easy to put an 81-85 engine in a 78-80 300SD. The 78-80 had different glow plug relays (even within those years, but definitely different than the 81-85). There is also a difference in the transmission vacuum structure so you'd probably have to use the 81-85 tranny also. Battery is located differently so different cables, and on and on. I'm not sure the effort would be worth it. But then after reading a lot of emails on multiple Benz lists, I've come to believe that some people will attempt anything just for the "macho buzz" of having accomplished it. But to Kaleb, this car is still probably worth more than $1800 in parts. I just had to replace the tranny in my 1980 300SD (around 425,000 miles and just finally quit) and I had a time finding one. I lucked into a low mileage (I hope, not that recyclers would bend the truth) used one at Catalina Recycle in AZ. So far, it's good. And don't think about finding the rebuilt rear half axles, etc. etc. About 3yrs ago the number of parts for the 116 started dwindling on eBay and elsewhere, so if you want to buy it for maybe $1200 and part it out, you would probably make a profit. Best Wishes,
Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com (new) www.southernnightsantiques.com (antique) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
