I would appreciate any opinions and information on the best strategy for replacing OR overhauling the 616 engine in my 1974 240D. Better to replace or overhaul? Can one still get a factory replacement for this?
Randall Brink
Early 240D Engine Replacement
Feb 11, 2005
8 Replies
Here in Europe you can still get OM616 engines from MB - it was not only used in /8 and W123, but also in MB100 vans and busses plus many, many years in the widely-used
207D vans and busses (Sprinter predecessors). Also it is still used in India in various new vehicles from
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What I personally do doubt is that the cost for a replacement engine from MB is in relation to the car's worth - so I would go the overhaul route, that's IMHO _much_ cheaper.
Juergen (OM616 in his W123)
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No 240 engine is offered so consider a five cylinder. Other alternative is a used engine but many of the used 240s are bought for non-automotive uses so the supply may be tight.
Meeeeeeeeeep! ;-)
It is, see 15th row from top in list for /8
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Just curious: What are they used for?
Juergen (using his OM616 in his W123.123)
I definitely like the 5 cyl.--had them in my 300s and it's probebly one of the best M-B engines, IMHO.
But if I read it correctly, there is a short- and longblock offered in the info you pointed me to, for the 616.916.
Randall
old 240 engines are sometimes used for generators, refrigeration, boats etc.
Quite right, I missed it. Hope that site helps you.
That site of wonderful. Thank you!
I'd love to use a 240 diesel in a boat.
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