1978 to 1986 Turbo Diesel engine: Which Turbocharger? (Two Types Explained)

[@300DBenz]

I knew it was a Triple K turbo as soon as you showed the engine bay, even though I’ve actually SEEN one. (I’ve rebuilt my T3 several times and that didn’t look like a Garret, so it must be the Triple K)

[@androidalibaba]

Is there any possibility to clean up the intake and exhaust side impellers without removing whole assembly?

[@Mercedessource]

Unfortunately, no.

[@terryivan2153]

KKK

[@isaaclemasters8432]

KKK turbo

[@eternalbeing3339]

I bought a turbo off of a 85 California 300sd from a local seller and put it on my 82 300sd. Not appearing to make any boost. Is it compatible? Can i swap the turbine housing with my old one if it is not?

[@Mercedessource]

Are they both Garrett T3 turbos? If they are the center sections will be the same.

[@slicktop2jz855]

Do the ports and mounting points for the exhaust mani match up between the na and turbo motors? Would like to turbo my na 300D.....

[@Mercedessource]

I would not put a turbo on a non turbo engine. It is not designed to handle the extra heat generated and will likely cause piston damage. But of course it is your engine... :-)

[@joecruz196]

Why was there a difference?, Efficiency?? Or economy??

[@Mercedessource]

Both perform about the same. It may have been what the factory had in inventory when the cars came down the assembly line.

[@joecruz196]

@@Mercedessource thanks, Kent. Great you tubes on mercedes. I have a ,79 300D turbo diesel.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

Is there anyway you could tell us what the key differences are between the two types? Thank you Kent for all you do!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Watch again.

[@RDominguezGa]

This is a Garret T3

[@randolphcirilo4800]

Good info..

[@CrToloss]

Great information Kent..

[@Mercedessource]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nutragardens6632]

that a k turbo .. now how do you clean the carbon build up on the housing ......

[@davidhoman3807]

What determined which turbo was installed? Ours is a 1984, and I have the air cleaner off. I’ll get back later with the version we have. Ours still works just fine.

[@Mercedessource]

David, I have no idea. It is very random. Maybe it was just what they had in inventory when the cars rolled down the assembly line???

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Great info. 👍

[@adventurousairman]

KKK Friend