Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: harrycovert on October 14, 2019, 08:08:24

Title: Fitting 280 engine in to 250sl
Post by: harrycovert on October 14, 2019, 08:08:24

Any one fitted a 280 engine into a 250 sl
Did you encounter any  problems ?
Thank you
Regards

Title: Re: Fitting 280 engine in to 250sl
Post by: cfm65@me.com on October 14, 2019, 11:08:09

Harry,
I fitted a early 280SE engine in my 230SL as a temporary fix while I had the 230 engine rebuilt.
It must be a fuel injected 280 SE/SL engine out of a Pagoda or a W108 sedan (type 130 engine) which is very similar to the 250 SE/SL (type 129). In fact unless they are side by side, it would be very difficult to tell, unless you looked at the engine numbers or knew what you were looking for. I believe the last of these had electronic ignition which might make it tricky.
More experienced guys will know better and might elaborate on this.
Chris

Title: Re: Fitting 280 engine in to 250sl
Post by: ja17 on October 14, 2019, 14:46:38

Make sure to use "SL" aluminum engine supports or the engine will set too high in the engine bay and you will dent your hood!

Title: Re: Fitting 280 engine in to 250sl
Post by: SEB on October 20, 2019, 09:38:02

Hello,
If you need I have the engines M129 and M130 on my private stock. The M130 I put here in an add for sale.
Best wishes
Sebastian