Mercedes Diesel Engine Transplant: Digby's OM617 Gets a Make Over for Christmas

Joel and Kent explain all the work they did on a good used 5 cylinder turbo engine before installing it into a W123 300D. The engine originally came from a W126 300SD so some modifications were made as well. Below you can find links to all the parts, links and instructions referred to in this video. CLICK SHOW MORE to view:

Diesel Repair and Tuning Manuals written by Kent Bergsma

Diesel Performance Tuning: https://mercedessource.com/store/616-...
Vacuum System Troubleshooting: https://mercedessource.com/store/dies...
Diesel Automatic Transmission Tuning for Peak Performance; https://mercedessource.com/store/dies...
Diesel Diagnostic Guide: https://mercedessource.com/store/dies...
Transmission Removal and Replacement: https://mercedessource.com/store/auto...

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Valve Cover Leak Repair Modification: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...
Turbo Elbow Modification of Better Sealing: https://mercedessource.com/store/maki...
Turbo Elbow Seals: https://mercedessource.com/store/617-...


Link to Diesel Engine Service Parts and Kits with Instructions

Oil Filter Housing Gasket and Repair: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Vacuum Shutoff Repair, Parts and Troubleshooting: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Fuel Injector Rebuild Tools and Parts: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Glow Plug Replacement and Carbon Reaming: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Diesel Motor Mount Replacement: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Diesel Valve Adjustment: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Front Crank Seal Replacement: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Turbo Charger Overhaul: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Turbo Drain Pipe Reseal Kit: https://mercedessource.com/store/617-...

Voltage Regulator: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Lift Pump Overhaul - COMING SOON.

Short Hose Replacement Kit: https://mercedessource.com/store/240d...

Thermostat Kit: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Clean aluminum coolant housings - repair kit and video: https://mercedessource.com/store/alum...

H.D. Air filter housing bracket: https://mercedessource.com/store/617-...

Air filter housing rubber mount kit: https://mercedessource.com/store/turb...

Heat shields for rubber mounts: https://mercedessource.com/store/617-...

Other Repairs often needed:

Diesel Physical Exam Kit: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Timing Chain Replacement: https://mercedessource.com/store/sear...

Transmission Reseal Kit” https://mercedessource.com/store/617-...