Hi martin I didnt think any body could have a w123 that was more rotten than mine. Im nearly two years in and still welding. Ill be watching with interest to see how the pro's tackle it.
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I've done LOTS of welding on these...
@shabbytiger5528
2 жыл бұрын
So rotten. I applaud you for taking on such a huge and expensive task.
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
2 жыл бұрын
We're used to it, we do it every day!
@BobsoArchitecttv
2 жыл бұрын
I like
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmycrankerson1797
4 ай бұрын
Great video! I don't suppose you still have the v8 engine mounts?
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching the video! I have ONE set of engine mounts for the W123 V8 conversion. They are the original welded steel mounts though, not the later cast alloy ones. They work just fine. In anticipation of your next question, yes they are for sale!
@Mercmad
2 жыл бұрын
I found this channel after surfing YT looking for W123 engine conversion vids. The 560 is a 10-1 engine? I put one into a W111....(!) .The only way we get those here is to track down wrecked ex UK or Hong Kong cars. Our OZ delivered 560's are all US smog Spec engines and not really all that powerful. One of my daily's is a W123 1985 300D with SST turbo and manual trans .It's only 136,000 miles but rusty. Another is one I bought from a scrap yard last month to get it's M110 engine for a customers W114. It's perfectly straight and rust free,having come from outback Queensland. I have no idea what to do with it's remains yet and seems far too good to part out.
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. I've converted several W123s to V8 power, around ten. They make great cars. One magazine road tested a 560 Coupe and labeled it 'the best car Mercedes never made'. There's much more to see on this particular car, all coming in a later video.
@alexa89319
Жыл бұрын
great video! can you tell us more about engine mounts that you made please.any specification...thanks a lot
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
Жыл бұрын
Hi Aleksa. I still have one set left so I'll say something about them in the next video.
@ThePolskaKrew
2 жыл бұрын
how difficult is such a conversion of the engine from m102 to m117?
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. It's more complicated than it first appears. Bespoke engine mounts are needed after which the M117 sits very well in the engine bay. After that it's a multitude of modifications and a bespoke engine wiring loom. The W126 series one diff is used with modified W123 drive shafts. W126 front brakes bolt straight on but 15" or 16" road wheels are needed to clear the calipers. A modified propshaft is needed. Bespoke power steering pipes too. And a hundred other things. AWESOME car though.
@adizaimi7431
3 ай бұрын
Hi Martyn, just come across your video, what an impressive piece of work. I’m looking to put a V8 on W123 1983 240D, which V8/model would you recommend. Your help is greatly appreciated. Cheers Adi
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
3 ай бұрын
Hi Adi. You can fit a V8 into your 240D but it will be a little harder than fitting it into a petrol car. There will be extra wiring to sort out and, presumably, your car is a manual? I recommend using the V8 with an auto box, so you will need to fit a different pedal box etc. You will need the petrol tank from a 230E or 280E injected car. Other than that it's a similar process. I have the original set of fabricated prototype engine mounts here if you need to buy them. Actually, I have a low mileage 5-litre engine and auto box too.
@SS_C123
Жыл бұрын
Great job ! Really love the M117 CE projects. How can i order a set of the Bespoke engine mounts ?
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
Жыл бұрын
I have ONE set here. I'll give it some thought as to whether to part with them or not!
@SS_C123
Жыл бұрын
@@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586 I would be glad to have that professional set.
@timmarchenko4182
8 ай бұрын
Wow, what transmission is in it?
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
8 ай бұрын
560 auto. We've built a few manual trans cars but auto suits them best.
@martinj9251
Жыл бұрын
How do I get in contact with you guys ref work on my Mercedes please?
@martynmarroccoclassiccarre6586
Жыл бұрын
Hi. We can be contacted at marrocco@hotmail.co.uk. We are incredibly busy at the moment though!
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