Posted by John Vietti on Saturday, July 06, 2002 at 9:00PM :
I have followed all the chatter about likely diesels for the PW with great interest. I recently found a 5 cyl. turbo diesel Mercedes in a junk yard-$200 for the whole car. I have heard that the flywheel/pressure plate from a 240 MB will fit. Anyway if this engine could be mated with a decent truck transmission what do you think of it in a PW?? Torque may be an issue but the 230 is not a torque monster. Have heard these engines are not that hard to find in wrecking wards and parts are no more expensive than other cars. I hope Charlie in Alasaka is paying attention and will respond.
By the way since MB owns Chrysler it is keeping the engine swap in the family!!
Cheers, John
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