RE: 1986 200TQW

["frank j. bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 02:26 PM 6/23/99 -0700, Lewis, Gary M wrote:
>Eyvind said;
>> I can get my hands on a cheap 1986 200TQW. The car is in perfect
>> condition, but has got a damage in the front right corner. Right front
>> fender, front bumper, headlights and right fog lamp needs replacement.
>> I can get the car for half the normal price, and it's driveable the
>> way it is (no underhood damage). It's located in Germany, I thought of
>> going down there and drive it up to Norway, run it thru customs, fix
>> it up and.. Then I've got a real 200TQW! 
>> 
>I've got a 1986 200tqw (5000 tqw in the states).  My US model has the US MB
>(MC) motor, yours will have the KH (KG?).  Otherwise s/b the same.  Let's
>ask the expert...
>Frank Bauer, any comments??
>I love the wagon... (snip)

sounds like the damage listed is mostly bolt-on parts.
(as long as there is no damage at the bumper mounts.)
mine has the euro model KG.
i have recently learned that the KG is rated almost 20 hp higher (183, if i
remember correctly) than the MC.
not sure what the MB Is rated, but i think the difference is in the higher
compression (8.8), which may limited boost modifications, but makes it
stronger in stock form.
it also has different cam timing and a slightly smaller bore diameter.
i remember when igor rode in my car, he thought it was chipped.
i also love the wagon...

frank