Turbocharger for W124 300TD?

[Gwanso]

Can anyone tell me about fitting (or not fitting) a turbocharger to a 1991 300TD diesel estate. I know they were made in Germany , but apparently not for the UK market (300 TD Turbo/300 TDT).
Has anyone done it?
Is it possible? or going down an ugly, expensive road?
What is the part number? I can't find it!!

Thanks
Ed

 

[bolide]

Evidently some aftermarket exhaust manifolds were made for this specific job but there are very few around. You'd have to fabricate something to suit then add a turbo, IP & associated bits. A European turbo 603 engine would be the best donor

Nick Froome

 

[Gwanso]

Hi Nick
I Think i have sourced a turbocharger and manifold 2nd hand. What are the other parts I'd need to change? (IP and associated bits) - guess I'd need a different exhaust down pipe too?
Ed

 

[Gwanso]

Here's the baby I'm after...
porsche911
Looks like there's quite a lot I'd need to change. Would the final drive and shafts be able to handle it and is it even possible in RHD?
Maybe I'll just import a LHD!

 

[Gwanso]

Don't be put of by the Porsche911 link its just the site that the 300TDT pictures are on!

 

[SilverSaloon]

Following this thread with great interest a W124 E300TD would be pretty much the perfect car for my needs. the slowness of my car is the only problem i have with it, although i'm not that bothered about it.

please keep us updated on any progress.

 

[grober]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/67494-adding-turbo-my-multivalve-w124-e300d.html

 

[Gwanso]

Ah, thanks. That's a useful thread. Will call some of the contacts there. Might just end up buying a LHD from Germany in the end or just live with my car, wait for the new E class estate to come out, do another 200,000 on mine, until there are some 2nd hand one's on the market...
Ed

 

[Gwanso]

Just spoke to David Breaks. (Tele 01539 740184), who's contact I got off the other thread and it seems its not worth it. Once all parts have been found, it would mean at least 2 whole day's work - changing exaust, manifold, taking the sump off and bla bla. Not worth it for me. Would rather source a 300tdt or E300T from Europe. I drove a LHD Bettle for 10 years here and it's no problem. Plus it would mean excuses to take trips to Europe...

 

[V12]

Totally agree, not worth the time, money and hassle!!

Unless you are seriously sentimental and really REALLY love the car.