Good day.
always wanted to have w124 coupe.

finally bought one. the condition of it with out any doubt is crap.
its 89 124 coupe with m103 engine that have done more then 400 000 Km

i've been trying to make it into my dream daily driver.

already replaced gearbox. almost dead auto box was replaced with manual. limited slip diff at the back was installed for a bit of fun in the snow.

but now i think that this engine jsut have to go
it is ruff on the idle, loosing power then hot. unable to rev it past 2 500 rpm then hot. engine is running Very reach on fuel and just dont know if it is worth restoring this engine (feels to pricey )

do any of forum members know what type of diesel engine can be mounted to 124 with out moving any engine mounts ?
i was thinking of OM612 or OM611
can they be installed in w124? or maybe other diesel engine that Power<> economy

and also, is there a way to install aircon control panel from w210 to w124 ?

 

what about OM606.962 that is 24v tubro version
it was fitted to w124 T body, so it should fit in to coupe with out any major modifications.
i've heard that the oil pan should be installed out of 603 to clear the sway bar