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#2178 of 2231 Re: Looking to buy a 1980 300CD [bawlmerc] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2009 (8:30 am)
Replying to: bawlmerc (Jun 02, 2009 11:42 pm) Things to look for:   1. Rust   2. Is the climate control working properly when you "dial it"? Play with it and make sure you get heat and AC. If not plan on spending some $$$ to fix that.   3. Filthy neglected engine. If the engine is a filthy greasy mess, this is not a good sign about the rest of the car.   4. Look for unusual tire wear front and rear.   5. Check the air filter for oil inside. If there's a puddle of oil, the engine has "blow-by" and while that's not super bad, it does show engine wear. And of course it constantly clogs up air filters!   6. Make sure the car is not sagging in the rear end. If so, the hydro-pneumatic compensator is shot and requires repair.   7. The transmission is normally harsh-shifting, but make sure it shifts before the engine is screaming.   8. Check for moisture under all the carpeting.   Don't fall for outrageous claims about these cars. Your gas mileage will be 22-26 mpg. The car will not go "a million miles" without repair. Major repairs will be expensive.   Parts are generally still readily available. I would suggest you invest in the 3 volume factory manuals if you like DIY repairs. They will pay for themselves the first time. (about $300).   Always use a fuel conditioner every fill up.
#2179 of 2231 Re: Looking to buy a 1980 300CD [bawlmerc] by benzsilver Jun 03, 2009 (10:00 am)
Replying to: bawlmerc (Jun 02, 2009 11:42 pm) to bawlmewrc from benzsilver... well , the first part of your internet name may or may not come to fruition... i bough an '84 cd however it was turbo and sunroof. i fell in love with the car when i first saw it as i had bee looking for this specific car for ten years. the car lot took care of the immediate problem i noticed under the hood with engine running. the return lines on the fuel injectors were leaking very badly. they did replace them before i bought the car. i bought and drove home my benz (20miles) proudly. This was a as-is purchase , no warranty, you buy, its all yours. as i had previously owned a 75 230 sedan and had familiarity with the workings of a benz, i felt confident that i could handle situations as the came up. as i began to pull into garage my lady noticed leaking oil beneath the car. it was from a transmissiom return line from cooler in front of radiator which had a hole in it( from all the vibration of the engine) at one of the support connections. I repaired that with some imagination. next, although the tires all looked like they would give me many miles of driving pleasure with their good looking threads, afew days later, i was sailing along on the freeway, when i felt a thump, thump, thump. I came to a stop, inspected the now flat and treadless tire. i thought, What next? A set of new michelins! $$$$$ I' ve had the same car now for 11 years and to this day, still love this car. it's kind like being with a woman, you get use to their ups and downs. Good Luck and congratualations. If you by chance find one(benz) with a turbo i believe you will be much happier with it.
#2180 of 2231 '87 300D - door locks - fuel conditioner? by keithmcd Jun 23, 2009 (12:14 pm)
A) I have a completely siezed up door lock on driver's door. Can I swap passenger side door handle/lock with driver's side? (just flip it over) it appears to be visually and externally symetrical top to bottom. just wondering as new one is $900.00!! B) what about fuel additives? should I use this every fillup? and what product do you recommend. (I'm at 506,000km -approx 350,000 miles) engine runs great and I do use a synthetic oil additive each change in summer time. thks
#2181 of 2231 re: door locks-fuel conditioner by benzsilver Jun 23, 2009 (7:32 pm)
flipping it over may work, but how are you going to contend with the passenger side? Have you tried working graphite in the keyhole yet or even soaking it with mystery oil.? otherwise chek with your local 'pick your part' salvage yard and your chahces are good that you will find a serviceable part there, cheap and you will gain loads of experience and information as you remove the part. As for the additive, it has been recommended to me to get that at a truck stop. I believe it is in a red-labelled container.. or a white container; labelled diesel octane booster.good luck Replies to this message: keithmcd (Jun 24, 2009 6:01 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jun 24, 2009 7:01 am)
#2182 of 2231 re: door locks-fuel conditioner [benzsilver] by keithmcd Jun 24, 2009 (6:01 am)
Replying to: benzsilver (Jun 23, 2009 7:32 pm) the handle and door latch works fine and opens the door ....just the lock tumbler is siezed up and cannot use the key to lock or unlock......so IF they are truly INTERCHANGABLE left to right, then I am all set. Just won't be able to unlock car from passenger side The benefit of this vrs finding another door lock is that my igition key works fine with the passenger side lock, so by moving the passenger side lock to the driver's door, I will still be able to use my ignition key to lock and unlock my driver's side door. thks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 24, 2009 7:01 am)
#2183 of 2231 re: door locks-fuel conditioner [keithmcd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 24, 2009 (7:01 am)
Replying to: keithmcd (Jun 24, 2009 6:01 am) You may just have a stuck tumbler. I'd definitely run some graphite lube in there and work it. It might free up. Also I don't see why a locksmith couldn't repair the lock that's in there. You don't need the whole lock, you just need the tumbler part.
#2184 of 2231 Hey: by jrosasmc Jul 28, 2009 (7:55 am)
So I was reading Maureen McCormick's (aka Marcia Brady) new memoir a few days ago and I had to share this short excerpt, which takes place circa 1973:   "I had my heart set on an Audi but my father insisted on me being in something safe...I ended up with a Mercedes diesel sedan...It was a beautiful car but it felt like I was driving a smoky 18-wheeler..."   Frankly, I have to agree with her on that one - the numerous times I drove my college buddy's '82 240D it felt as if I was piloting a bus, due to its quite heavy feel. It certainly wasn't as agile as my old Toyota Corolla, that's for sure. Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 9:18 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jul 28, 2009 10:32 am)
#2185 of 2231 Re: Hey: [jrosasmc] by fintail Jul 28, 2009 (9:18 am)
Replying to: jrosasmc (Jul 28, 2009 7:55 am) Would an Audi of that period been much different, save for the fuel type? They seem pretty stodgy, too.   No doubt a Corolla would be a lot more agile than a 240D...probably more powerful, and lighter. Probably more metal in the front clip of a W115/W123 than an entire period Corolla   I remember the first time I drove my fintail, and the first thing I thought was "this is like a bus". Gigantic steering wheel, upright windshield, weird engine noise and acceleration compared to a normal car. But, I got used to it pretty quickly. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 28, 2009 10:32 am)
#2186 of 2231 Re: Hey: [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 28, 2009 (10:32 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 9:18 am) The Audi would have been in a junkyard in a few years is the main difference.
#2187 of 2231 mb diesel by britcan Jul 28, 2009 (11:44 am)
i had a 1980 300sd for 15 years and it was a great vehicle engine never let me down and it was fast over 15 years it gave 30+ mpg miss that sd now have a 90 300e looking for a 190td hard to find but will get one soon Replies to this message: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 12:27 pm) burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) fintail (Jul 29, 2009 6:54 am) and 2 more... Mr_Shiftright (Jul 29, 2009 7:10 am)

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