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11-03-2004, 09:39 PM
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I now have twin 300SD's
I took posession of my second '85 300SD yesterday. This is the one on eBay with the broken timing chain. I took a trailer out the the west side of the state yesterday after voting. (1-1/2 hours in line and got there at 7:30am) After enduring many hardships; flat tire, wrong turns, I arrived and trailered the beast.
The paint's not the best. It has that malady where it looks like the clear coat is coming off. The front seats have lost their spring too. Otherwise, a rust free, 95,000 mile body and an engine with a broken timing chain and camshaft. (new tranny though) The engine in this one is different than my brown SD. This one has the turbo above the intake and some funny big tumor underneath it. See the last photo. What is this?
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba) 
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11-03-2004, 10:04 PM
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Michael:
It dawned on me later to warn you that I'm typically very optimistic. I hope I didn't paint too rosy of a picture regarding the car. Regarding the seats having lost their spring, sorry about not catching that. I enjoyed the seats compared to my 123 rock! You sure made a quick trip. Don
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DAILY DRIVERS: '84 300DT 298k (Aubrey's) '99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's) '97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's) '97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's) '96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's '84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion) SOLD: '82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed 
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11-03-2004, 10:08 PM
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That is definately a CA car. That big thingy is either a catalyst or a trap ox. They look identical. Take down the VIN and call a dealer to see if the swap has been made. I just hope the turbo on the car is not fried.
Now I will post my favorite link.......... emissions swap...part one
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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions) '08 Chevy Tahoe '93 Ducati 900 SS '79 Kawasaki KZ 650 '86 Kawasaki KX 250 '88 Kawasaki KDX200 '71 Hodaka Ace 100 '72 Triumph T100R
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11-03-2004, 10:35 PM
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Hey Michael...that trailer looks somewhat familiar
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Mike Tangas '73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP  Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72 '02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel Non illegitemae carborundum.
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11-03-2004, 11:33 PM
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Nice new car! I sent you a PM.
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11-04-2004, 12:31 AM
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Hmmm
Leaf it alone.
 You have a real leaf problem there.. Hope to go over the car this weekend.
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11-04-2004, 07:35 AM
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Mike,
yea, that's Bill's Brother's trailer. The tire with the cord showing on the driver side blew and I had to pull over at exit 59 on I-96. California emissions, I thought so. Is there anything I should change or remove, or do I leave it stock? Don, Don't worry, I'm more than pleased with the car. It's clean and rust free. We found out the miles are true and it recently had the tranny rebuilt. But if the A/C, heat or cruise control don't work, I'm gonna blame you!
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)
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11-04-2004, 11:31 AM
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Call in the VIN to see what you have first.
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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions) '08 Chevy Tahoe '93 Ducati 900 SS '79 Kawasaki KZ 650 '86 Kawasaki KX 250 '88 Kawasaki KDX200 '71 Hodaka Ace 100 '72 Triumph T100R
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11-04-2004, 12:58 PM
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Dealer wouldn't FAX the VMI to me
 but stated the trap oxidizer campaign was closed on the vehicle.I will at some time stop by a dealer with proof of ownership and look myself.
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)
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11-04-2004, 03:26 PM
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I would get the intake , ehaust manifold turbo and headpipe off one of the normal 617 turbos. They will bolt up as an assy.
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Proud owner of .... 1971 280SE W108 1979 300SD W116 1983 300D W123 1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper 1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel 1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified) --------------------- Section 609 MVAC Certified --------------------- "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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11-04-2004, 10:02 PM
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Don't forget the oil feed line to the turbo.
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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions) '08 Chevy Tahoe '93 Ducati 900 SS '79 Kawasaki KZ 650 '86 Kawasaki KX 250 '88 Kawasaki KDX200 '71 Hodaka Ace 100 '72 Triumph T100R
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11-05-2004, 08:48 AM
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From one owner of twin 300SD's to another - welcome to the club!
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1984 300Sd 210k Former cars: 1984 300D 445k (!!) (Strider) Original (and not rebuilt) engine and transmission. Currently running on V80 ( 80% vegetable oil, 20% petroleum products). Actually not, taking a WVO break. 1993 300d 2.5 275k. Current 120/day commuter 1981 300SD 188k (Hans) Killed by a deer
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11-05-2004, 10:00 AM
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Thank you, but I'm not sure at all that the rest of my family shares my enthusiasm. I think there is a conspirasy brewing to not allow me to buy any more cars.
That's ok. I have 2 SDs and and SDL. I'm good for the next 20 years.
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Michael LaFleur '05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles '86 300SDL - 360,000 miles '85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold) '89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold) '85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold) '98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold) '75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold) '83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-( '61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes 2004 Papillon (Oliver) 2005 Tzitzu (Griffon) 2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)
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