engine swap

[garyt]

hi there i,ve got a 46k mile w202 c220 petrol 1996 and want to put a diesel in there any thoughts on the better option the c250 lump or the later c220 diesel lump any info would be appreciated thanks garyt

 

[Dieselman]

Sell the car and buy a diesel, even with a doner car this exchange will be a world of pain.

 

[camerafodder]

^^What he said^^

 

[horgantrevor]

Sell the car and buy a diesel, even with a doner car this exchange will be a world of pain.

yes what every one with sense will say

 

[Black c320]

^^^What they said^^^^It is too much hassle.

 

[Troon]

Fifth'ed, or whatever we're up to. It's not just engine, but things like gearbox, cluster (different tacho), fuel system, exhaust, ECU etc etc. Don't bother.

 

[garyt]

thanks guys for your advice looks like i,m selling the c220 then

cheers gary

 

[Dieselman]

thanks guys for your advice looks like i,m selling the c220 then

cheers gary

Why bother.
The car owes you nothing and unless you really do higher mileage the saving on fuel cost won't outweigh the cost to change, especially as you have a low mileage car which by assumption should be pretty reliable and cheap to run.