The pilot bearing is different in the 85, requiring you to use a 85 transmission for the parts to fit right.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 9:09 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] short block vs. long block - 1983 300TD I will buy the old head from you. If you want a good engine and don't care about $ as much go with Metric Motors. 85 is the same as the others, the SLS head is what makes it special. With a shortblock you will be reusing the old head. -Rolf andrew strasfogel wrote: > As feared, my "new" rust free 1983 wagon does indeed have a bad engine. > :(( I was thinking of taking the drive train from my decent running 1983 > rusty 300TD, but this seems somewhat criminal; I would rather sell it as a > daily driver to someone willing to give it a new lease on life. Finding > another used engine for this car is tricky because it must come from a > 1982-84 turbo wagon (not from an '85), so I need to explore other options. > > Is there any source other than Adsit where I get a reputable rebuilt > engine? What are the advantage or disadvantages of buying a cheaper "short > block"? All suggestions greatly appreciated! Rusty only sells rebuilt > transmissions. > > Andrew > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.0/1459 - Release Date: 5/21/2008 5:34 PM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
