Few bits needed- 460

[Leonard Hugo]

Not to fix, just precautionary rebuild. Already disassembled and found the top gasket was blown, no damage to head though.

I sourced new pistons sealed in M-B boxes and got the quote of R35k after supplying pistons. Not going to critisize the price. These are from M-B qualified mechanics with decades experience and I'm sure that engine would come out and last 20years...

Just not viable. Choose the alternative of getting a good runner for half price or less more.

So... How is the OM603 fitment wise? ...

Saw a few G's with that motor at the helderberg event...

[Leonard Hugo]

Updated required list:

Clutch for 300gd
Window front trimmings inside & out
Left mirror
Jack (Not the liquid filled bottle)
A good holiday.
Jack (The liquid filled bottle)

[Andrew]

The last time I bought 617 pistons they came from Kolbenschmidt (ADE packaging) and were dirt cheap. So were the sleeves.

Try Alert Engine Spares.

That engine was built at Atlantis.

[Pete460332]

Pistons are not that cheap, old style were around R500 ea a few years ago and new style ones around R800 then. I don't believe the 617's fitted to G 's or the sedans were built at ADE -only engines destined for govt inspired light truck program.
PEter

[Leonard Hugo]

Masterparts wanted over +_R4800 for 5 3years ago.
Will hopefully not need those pistons soon..
Engine I got from accident vehicle has 251000km from an auto 123, 617 complete cost R3000. Holding thumbs..