so how difficult would this be? what do i have to change besides the engine itself? fuel delivery? fuel tank? pcm? transmission?

want to convert 84 500sel (117 engine) to either 5 or 6 cylinder turbodiesel. would this be cost effective at all?

 

the engine didn't start yet?

117 is a good engine with plenty of power.

why not just fix it?

 

the 117 is one of if not the best engine to have. Either way an engine swap, might as well get a diesel whole.
But if you do the swap anyways, go with the six.

 

thanks, thats kind of what i was thinking. i did get the car running again, turns out the kid i lent it to ran it dry and burned out my week old bosch fuel pump[:@]! there are still other issues with it though. i just dont have the passion ( or mostly the time and money) to figure this one out right now. thinking of selling it if anyone's interested

1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL european spec.
172k miles
Grey with grey leather interior
all power options
undiagnosed fuel delivery problem
runs ok and drives great

$2000 or best offer

located in Laramie, WY USA

will deliver as far as Denver, CO or Cheyenne, WY for cost of fuel.