Does this engine fit in my 508D ?

[jenslennartsson]

I need to buy a new engine for my MB L 50 8 DG/29 - 1973.
I have found a MB 508 D - 1977 with a good engine.

I am not sure though how to check if it is the same version of the OM314 - the right version/same mounts.

Unfortunately, the engine identification plate on my car is gone. Only thing I have is the VIN number, but it is to short to search for online (car too old).

Is there any list/register that can show if the two cars are using the same engine mounts?

 

[grober]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_O309
is this the model in question?

 

[C36fan]

I need to buy a new engine for my MB L 50 8 DG/29 - 1973.
I have found a MB 508 D - 1977 with a good engine.

I am not sure though how to check if it is the same version of the OM314 - the right version/same mounts.

Unfortunately, the engine identification plate on my car is gone. Only thing I have is the VIN number, but it is to short to search for online (car too old).

Is there any list/register that can show if the two cars are using the same engine mounts?

You can get a M601940 from a later 508 or a sprinter and it will fit straight in ,you also will need gearbox to match it.

 

[grober]

A short flick through the EPC using a sample Vin starting 309415 reveals 5 versions of the OM3I4. -- 948/959/ 961/962/963 Unfortunately the engine mounts do vary with engine number so you need to find it on the engine block or the vehicle registration document. A start would the first few nos of your vin ??

 

[jenslennartsson]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_O309
is this the model in question?

No, not at all
As I said in my original post, both are 508's

 

[jenslennartsson]

Problem is that the VIN number is to short/old and i cant seem to search with that one....?

 

[jenslennartsson]

A short flick through the EPC using a sample Vin starting 309415 reveals 5 versions of the OM3I4. -- 948/959/ 961/962/963 Unfortunately the engine mounts do vary with engine number so you need to find it on the engine block or the vehicle registration document. A start would the first few nos of your vin ??

Problem is that the VIN number is to short/old and i cant seem to search with that one....?

 

[jenslennartsson]

The identification plate is removed from the engine on my car...

 

[PobodY]

The answer may be that it can be made to fit if you're willing to throw time (which also means money) at it.

 

[jenslennartsson]

A short flick through the EPC using a sample Vin starting 309415 reveals 5 versions of the OM3I4. -- 948/959/ 961/962/963 Unfortunately the engine mounts do vary with engine number so you need to find it on the engine block or the vehicle registration document. A start would the first few nos of your vin ??

Here's the VINs for both cars:
30941513096649
30942510299450

Thanks!

 

[grober]

Unfortunately without the engine no its impossible to tell .

these guys might help
Mercedes OM314 and OM352 specs, bolt torques and manuals