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Diesel transplant INTO a 240?

posted by  djugurba on  Wed Sep 25 19:50 CST 2002
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Hello all.
I've been trying to find a diesel volvo, but have been warned of the pitfalls of such creatures... so I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of putting a reliable mercedes benz diesel in a 245. I've also found a few good running volvo diesel engines in ruined cars- can these be transplanted into a gas 245? Any strangeness with bellhousings/transmissions, motor mounts, ignition systems, etc...? Thanks!!







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    Diesel transplant INTO a 240?

    posted by  Aye Roll on  Wed Sep 25 20:19 CST 2002
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    I would figure you can find a whole setup, even a whole car for cheap. No one seems to want these. There's a 760 Turbodiesel for sale at a shop near my house, for $500. For example.
    I've seen some 240 diesels converted to gas- you need to change the engine, wiring harness, fuel system: tank, pumps, and fuel lines.
    Other than that nothing has to change though you might want the heavy duty front springs and vented discs thatthe diesels all had.
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    Rob Bareiss, New London, CT 86 244, 87 244, 88 744








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      Diesel transplant INTO a 240?

      posted by  djugurba on  Wed Sep 25 20:41 CST 2002
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      It's funny- lots of people don't want anything to do with diesels, and some people swear by them... I need one for a project for my non profit org. I'm trying to find the right car to use as a diesel/vegetable oil conversion. The car will be taken to schools and used for educational programs regarding sustainable energy / alternative energy sources.

      If I was still in Mass or Maine, I bet I could find one easy! Only American cars here in ohio... What kind of shape is that diesel you mentioned?

      Kevin

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        Diesel transplant INTO a 240?

        posted by  Rludwick on  Wed Sep 25 22:16 CST 2002
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        Look in the classifieds here on the BB at http://www.brickboard.com/CLASSADS/index.htm?id=6391
        Somebody has a diesel that needs a water pump over in Indiana.
        If it had an Automatic, I'd run up there and grab it
        There's nothing wrong withthese engines, you just have to keep them clean inside and certain jobs require special tools ( as any diesel does).
        I'm getting ready to do a WVO conversion on mine as well.

        If you hunt around the web you'll find a high school that has converted a 700 diesel.

        -----Robert








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        Diesel transplant INTO a 240?

        posted by  Aye Roll on  Wed Sep 25 22:08 CST 2002
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        It's a really nice silver 760GLE 4-dr sedan. It has all it's lights, plastic, trim, etc. I was thinking of buying it till I went around the back and saw TurboDiesel on it... and I'm not afraid of the engine, since it's the VW Rabbit/ golf derived 6. I'm afraid of the godawful unrepairable ZF transmission that's lurking under there. I didn't check the year- I'm guessing it's an 85. Body was straight and rust free, as far as I could see- didn't get under it. It's at Michaels Towing on Bank St. in New London, CT. I don't have their number here at work but I have it at home if you are still interested.
        Also check www.bargainnews.com for similar cars- it's area-wide classified coverage.
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        Rob Bareiss, New London, CT 86 244, 87 244, 88 744








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          ZF transmission OK if NEVER reved in Por N

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          posted by  jbowers on  Thu Sep 26 02:30 CST 2002
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          The reason the ZF was used was because it is very strong and could handle the torque and vibration of the diesel. It has a "flaw" in that the clutches don't fully release in P and N if the car has been driven just prior to shifting into P or N. If you NEVER rev the engine with the transmission in P or N it will last forever! My wife's 325is BMW has the same transmission. (We found out the hard way. Seems there is a warning out to inspection stations about it.)

          BTW, the attachment of the transmission to the engine requires a different bell housing than the gas engines. One should get the transmission with the engine.
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          '96 965 with 16' wheels at 96K. Had '85 745 Turbo Diesel for 200K.








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            ZF transmission OK if NEVER reved in Por N

            posted by  Aye Roll on  Thu Sep 26 16:23 CST 2002
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            Hmm. That sounds like reason enough to me to "never" drive one of these.
            We actually sold a ZF from a 760 not long ago to a guy fixing a BMW. I think it was a small 5-series, maybe a 528e it was going into. He was happy to pay $600 or something for it.
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            Rob Bareiss, New London, CT 86 244, 87 244, 88 744







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