I am thinking about replacing the gas engine in my aging 280ce (220,000 miles) with a new or near-new diesel 300D or 300TD. I have read these engines have a reputation for running 400,000 or more miles or more and can run biodesiel with little or no modification. At this piont I am considering restoring the car and investing in home-brew biodesiel.

Does anyone know if the 300D or the 300TD engine fit into a 280CE?
Has anyone done this before with a 280CE?
Are there any spatial considerations in the engine compartment to accomodate a possible addition of a Turbo Charger in the future?

Thanks to all who have experience with this. I really want to keep this car and invest in green fuels while polluting less and reducing the dependancy on foreign oil.

it will fit turbo and all.but where are you going to get a new one from?