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Mercedes Diesel in YJ

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Mr Rock:

--- Quote from: toreadorranger on April 23, 2015, 01:08:53 AM ---I'm going to vote for replacing it with a decent running 4.0L.  the swap is cool and if you want to actually do it I say go for it, but for the sake of keeping the jeep running, a decent 4.0L is very hard to beat price wise, plus then you could take your time to plan the diesel swap out more and find a good donor.  And then when you swap the diesel you can sell the good running 4.0L you swapped in to make some of your cash back, it leaves you not rushed to get the merc swap done and keeps the jeep reliably running.

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JSchwinn:
So I agree about not rushing but the plan would be to spend the next 6 months gathering the parts.  The adapters are easy and the engines are plentiful. I'll be able to drive the jeep as is for now but I want to be prepared for when it needs to be replaced.

From what I have read if you buy a running Mercedes 300 you will be able to take the engine/wiring/glow plugs.  There is a site that sell the adaptor to bolt to my ax-15 and they also sell the required motor mounts.  I know that simples it a lot but you get the gist

skibum:
But every parts store will have parts in stock for the 4.0 when you need then in a pinch when stuck out on the trail or just want to continue wheeling for a wk end then going home because parts had to be ordered. Stick with the easy and reliable 4.0. Just cant beat that engine for reliability.

Big Chuck:
I agree with the 4.0 and they are easy to get! Jeeps Unlimited in Providence has a ton of em!

JSchwinn:
You guys and your logical arguments....

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