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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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When? Wasn't he driving it at Conclave?
last Wed coming home from a club dinner.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by hilltoppersx
Jarek blew up his OM617. You might be able to buy the adapter plate off him if he doesnt plan on dropping another one in
i would be interested, let me know! im buying my adapter plate this week

Originally Posted by Michael M. Koch
I'm curious: That Mercedes is an '82 and you're using the engine in an '04 Land Rover? Will this cause emissions issues, or is there an easy way to bring a 30 year old diesel engine up to 2004 spec?

On a side note, I could see one major benefit of the swap if you convert it to a biodiesel / grease car. Practically free fuel!
We have no emissions in Montana!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Mercedes Motor is out!



 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:04 AM
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You have Jarts!? I thought they outlawed those things. Sweet!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Go, go, go! Make like Larry the cable guy and Get-r-done!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 04:26 AM
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That's a big *** engine for a small 80's car! Good luck and keep those pics coming - don't hesitate to make some videos for us to!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Yes keep the pictures coming! Glad to see someone else take this on! Hope you inspire me to do it as well.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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you are moving along at a good pace. Thanks for all the updates and pictures. Keep em' coming.....
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Old series but kinda cool

 
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