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Funny, that's exactly what the french said! I don't care about speed per se, just safety, and 'too slow' is a minus point on that front, for me anyway. I'm not sure whether to sack the whole idea and try and find a complete 300d, or go for the 240d engine swap option. I think I should be...

Quick update for anyone else that's searching this subject! I've been on a French forum and they reckon that the axle (front I guess??) could do with changing over too: not absolutely necessary but I probably will notice the difference. (3.92 - 200D / 3.46 - 300D). Definitely the propshaft...

Cheers, I saw that one Nick. It's miles away from me though and it needs a trailer. I take it you think the 240 is a worthwile upgrade? I think if I found a post 1980 one I'd gain 11bhp. I'd really like the 300td but looking around it seems it only came with the estates in Europe and always...

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Mercedes-300-pour-pieces-detachees_W0QQitemZ280243662258QQihZ018QQcategoryZ73582QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Something tells me that this donor car isn't worth transporting 100's of miles down to my town... :rolleyes:

Thanks a lot lads, this is something I can work with and discuss with the mechanic. As it stands there is only another 200d donor car available (and even that might have been crushed by now). Not sure whether it ended up in the scrappers due to rust or what, yet. Apparently the motor is fine...

Cheers Nick. I'd prefer something a little more powerful but if it means peeing about with other stuff and ending up in an argument with my mate the mechanic, it won't be worth it. I've just found out it's a 77 (or 76)! Square headlight, so definitely an early w123 diesel. I know that pre...

Hello I'm new. There's a w124 (I think!) 200d with a knackered engine lying in my mechanic mate's lot. It has a FMBSH but big miles. Some clownish prospective buyer kicked it's head over a week's use and blew the motor. We're in France, there's a runner in the local scrap yard (still in the...