Mercedes 190e 2.3-16V Turbo

[jeandersson]

Hi guys

Engine and transmission is coming apart for inspection shortly. Is there anything specific you would like pictures of?

[Nagilum]

Bearings/pistons cylinder walls? ;P

[Steffen102992]

Hi Jean, I wanna see, how you killed the 722.6xx....what was the weak point!

[jeandersson]

[jeandersson]

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That all pictures from the transmission damages.

[Steffen102992]

Holy Moly!
Never seen that before, I repaired many of them in my career, but this is unbelievable! I thought if a 722.6xx could not resist a powerful engine, then no other tranny will do it.
I saw a 722.5 with similar damage, but this was driven without oil or less oil.
It was caused by one single run? (overheating)

[jeandersson]

[jeandersson]

Hi again

So engine have came apart. And it seems that it was not about to fall apart this time. Only notice I have taken is that the cylinder walls seems to have some corrosion, maybe due to the long times between usage and the E85 fuel. Cylinder walls also has some wear in the area were pistons/rod is pushing the most. But nothing severe. So my plan is just to clean the cylinder walls a little with Scotch brite and reinstall it all. Didn't take any pictures of bearings but they are looking just fine. Shall see If I can remember to take a picture before assembly. Also noticed a crack in the exhaust manifold that has to be welded. It's a relief to see that the oil pump is still properly fixed, chain tension good etc. Pictures below.
Any questions, just let me know

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[Nagilum]

I wonder about the rings - where are they coming from? I doubt I've seen that before.


And there are 2 scratches one is straight, as you'd expect if they have contact (shouldn't be?) - but the other is slightly curved. You know what caused that?
Overall: I'd say the engine looks rather good for the power you squeeze out.

[jeandersson]

[nightXmare]

typical e85 "rust" you got it ...e85 is the best and worst fuel in one

got that one some detonation? on the photo it looks like the upper leften side got some detonation area

[jeandersson]

[nightXmare]

naaah... the german mercedes scene might be a bit "old fashioned" if it comes to modifications, but we have some realy crazy guys too (but they are not showing all their cars and builds )

i like what your doing! my om605 build will get a safety cell just bacause it stiffs out the whole chassis

pls report on

[jeandersson]

Hi again,

Sorry for the long time without any update. Latest project have been installing N2O in order to get better starts. So I ended up destroying the converter and are right now waiting for it to come back from repair. As promised some pictures of the safety cage/roll bar. It's made to be fully detachable so that I can take passengers in the back when we are not on the drag racing track.

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[jeandersson]

Car was sold a couple of weeks ago. So no more updates from my side. If you have any particular questions don't hesitate to ask them. Thanks for the encouragement during the build!

[Nagilum]

:'(
May it live long and prosper.

[jeandersson]

Hi Everyone

Not sure if it's allowed to post links. But if you want to follow our next project it can be found here

Take care and drive safe

[Nagilum]

Instagram sadly requires an account - don't have that.
Good luck anyways!