B234 engines?

AFAIK, the B234 was only available in the 740 GLE, and early 940 GLE which was a NA 16valver. To distinguish it, the 700 used the matt black turbo grille, and the 900 used the multi slat chrome turbo grille. There should be a "16valve" badge on the back.

Its not a bad engine, though it suffers alot worse with poor maintanance than the regualr red blocks. Its not particually torquey low down and they have problems with timing belts, idlers, tensioners, and balance shaft belts which must be changed at 36k intervals. Belt breakage will wreck the cylinder head.

Turbo Intercooler's, either in 2 litre, 2.3, LPT or HPT forms from 135bhp to

190bhp is the better engine, especially in an estate and for towing with, depsite being abit juicy.

Probably the best comprimise is the 2.3 LPT with 165bhp and the 4 speed + OD manual box.

Tim..