Thread: For all the G-Wagen naysayers...

Some video just released by the army. Its not a new video (2012)

New ADF G-Wagon Variants go on Display - Army Video Portal

By the way, I bought my s/h SWB G while looking for a D90. I saw my first G south of Perth and did not know what it was so did some research.
Luckily I found one locally, paid $14k although I have spent a lot more on it including new engine (OM606 turbo) and gearbox (now 5-speed auto to get the highware revs down) - both of which used in later models.
If I have the money I would not buy a new one, even a W461 if/when they become available (the pov-pack G-wagen)
An old one can be made so much more "livable" if you want to do long distance touring. Lots of guys with W460 are now putting later more powerful motors in them, overcoming their primary fault.
Maybe if a s/h W461 ute comes up (the Vic fire service just bought a heap of them) I would get one, perhaps in 10 years.

OM606 should push it along nicely, they can get some serious power/torque out of them with minor tweaking.
Did you use an OM603 inj pump or is it electronically controlled ?

Is this a grandfather's axe story. Define no major breakdowns.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

OM606 should push it along nicely, they can get some serious power/torque out of them with minor tweaking.
Did you use an OM603 inj pump or is it electronically controlled ?

This is running the mechanical pump from the OM606 non-turbo motor. This was tweaked by a wizard in Sweden who also put bigger elements in it (6mm) and it goes hard now, with better economy too. And that was only a mild tune - they get massive power from these motors with up to 8.5mm elements/plungers and big turbos. All the OM606 factory turbo motors have the electronic pump so usually go with the OM603 mechanical pump, although it is possible to use the electronic pump with a de-immobilised ECU.

Getting about 13L/100 with room for improvement via a pending boost controller.

I see this motor is also popular in Landrover conversions, in the UK at least, where the motors are more common. A mate is bringing in a few from the UK. I have also seen them put in Jeeps, Patrols and tractors and boats.

Originally Posted by davidsonsm

Is this a grandfather's axe story. Define no major breakdowns.

Very much Grandpas Axe...

Only bits on it that were original were Pistons, Block and Head I think..

he carried over 400 spare parts, some in multiples and did regular change outs...

Still and amazing journey and wonderful experience...

Originally Posted by MBZ460

This is running the mechanical pump from the OM606 non-turbo motor. This was tweaked by a wizard in Sweden who also put bigger elements in it (6mm) and it goes hard now, with better economy too. And that was only a mild tune - they get massive power from these motors with up to 8.5mm elements/plungers and big turbos. All the OM606 factory turbo motors have the electronic pump so usually go with the OM603 mechanical pump, although it is possible to use the electronic pump with a de-immobilised ECU.

Getting about 13L/100 with room for improvement via a pending boost controller.

I see this motor is also popular in Landrover conversions, in the UK at least, where the motors are more common. A mate is bringing in a few from the UK. I have also seen them put in Jeeps, Patrols and tractors and boats.

Would be a great motor for a Landy but adapting an auto to handle it will cost $$$$, there is a youtube vid of one in a 4x2 F250 with the 722.5 auto and it hammers.

Here it is - [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMHZRw78XZ0[/ame]

That F-150 is using the 722.6 (electronic and strong) the 722.5 is mechanical with a pretty bad reputation.

The only problem with the 722.6xx is you need an aftermarket ECU to control it. I am running one from a guy in Denmark which is working well bt does not have the refinement of the factory computer.

Here are some more videos of the OM606 engine:


Jeep [ame]https://youtu.be/kxp1AR837vM[/ame]

Patrol [ame]https://youtu.be/eKpBAAT63qE[/ame]

Tractor [ame]https://youtu.be/rXOT6g1DzmM[/ame]

Boat [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrsZDjEmvVU[/ame]

Crazy drifting, 40 year old 300D with OM606 vs JDM...
[ame]https://youtu.be/hf5lLMCWWYc[/ame]

Hotted up sedan [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI0a5LfDQkQ&t=80[/ame]

Volvo [ame]https://youtu.be/ZbSsFfJljNw[/ame]

Originally Posted by slug_burner

I think the Steyr used by the Australian army is made by Thales in Lithgo NSW under license.

nope its made in Hamilton New Zealand