engine help
 

Does anybody know if there is another engine and transmission that may be compatible with my 1975 300D chasis. My engine has given up on me and I wondering if maybe a small block chevy engine will fit in it. Please help!

RE: engine help
 

Yep, another 75 300D transmission and engine in good shape. There are a few adds in The STAR, the MBCA quarterly magazine, for crate engines, for most Mercedes models including diesels. So if you can get the car for a cheapo price, that is what I would do? Or find a auto recycler (junk yard back in the old days) that has a 300D that was rear ended, and take a mechanic alone with you, to check the engine and tranny. I think there is a website named German Autodismantlers that have engines and transmissionn for Mercedes, Audi, Vauxhaul and most Fatherland cars.

RE: engine help
 

Not sure if compatible would be the right question.....

An engine transplant can be done.... it may end up being a lot more work than what you bargained for, but it can be done.

I know this isn't your year or model, but this is an example of what can be done.

Here's an interesting unit on Ebay.

A 1999 CLK with a Chevy 350:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...01647646QQrdZ1

I do like the steering wheel he has on it.


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