380sl engine

[to many toys]

hi there new to forum but just got a 1980 380sl that needs an engine has anyone got one or know of one or will a 380se fit please help will need other bits soon

 

[meanie]

What's up with the engine?

 

[to many toys]

just got the car was in a garage the owner to them the gearbox made a funny noise so they removed it and found the engine wouldnt turn over i havent looke at it yet only picked it up yesterday i run a garage we are bussy so would be easyer to replace the engine have been offered 420se auto would this fit

 

[television]

The fitting is not the problem, it the things like ECU and injection set ups that get hard if you do not have a complete donor car
Its much easier to get a 116 engine from a 126

 

[to many toys]

can get a d reg 420se w126 fo £200 with good engine and box would that do the job

 

[television]

That should be OK as that uses the 116 engine as well, you will need to transfer the ECUs as well, but they should just plug in, so to speak

 

[to many toys]

cool will have a look at the old engine and let you know what happens

 

[to many toys]

if i fit the engine will the 4 speed auto go as well insted of the 3 speed auto thats in the sl and would the propshaft still fit

 

[meanie]

380SL should have a four speed.
If it were me,I'd be looking for a 420SL for the wiring harness for the engine control systems.

 

[to many toys]

but its 1980 380sl and putting 1986 420se engine and box in

 

[meanie]

but its 1980 380sl and putting 1986 420se engine and box in

That's my point-the 420's run different ignition & injection systems.Trying to adapt what's already there is not that straight forward.

 

[to many toys]

well i have just got the 420se (£190 long mot) it drives very well so next weekend is the time to swap engines lots of work but will let you know how it goes

 

[television]

well i have just got the 420se (£190 long mot) it drives very well so next weekend is the time to swap engines lots of work but will let you know how it goes

Good luck on the project, and I hope that all goes well, I used to love doing such things once in life

 

[to many toys]

well its in and running i put the original inlet and auto box so just changed bare engine all fitted and runs like a dream now to get the body sorted

 

[television]

Thats nice to hear, so it all went well, what are the worst points on the body

 

[to many toys]

front wings rear vanance and the rubber on the bumpers

 

[television]

front wings rear vanance and the rubber on the bumpers

Many here now are choosing to insert new metal into the existing wings, much cheaper and easier

 

[42847]

380sl bodywork

i bought new wings..3 piece rear valence..bumper rubbers all from eurocarparts wings £99 each 3 piece valence £160 very good easy fit