Here's another thread: Think the tumbler has gone on 88 300TE

It looks like a lot of grinding, however, less potential for damage it seems.

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1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008
1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009
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