Gone back to driving the 240D for this week, is there adjustments that can be done to give it better acceleration'? It's got a new factory rebuilt trans in it, 215K on the engine and new timing chain.

I drove a 103,000 mi 240D once that was 'blazingly fast' compared to this one!

Also contemplating selling this car, although I probably shouldn't, It been the least hassle of all of mine, and the most dependable (hence why I am driving it currently ) Anyways, we've owned it since new, anyone interested?

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

I wish I could afford another one. The 240 I have (that was a SLUG when I bought it, but now is faster than ANY of the 300D and Turbo's that come to me) is the most reliable that I have too, but it's a 4-speed. I don't think I'd own a 240 with an auto. First thing I'd do if I could get yours for a reasonable price is pull the auto, sell it and install a manual. Which BTW, I have four of currently and will be posting one for sale next few days!!????!?!??

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

SOLD!!!
....ahh, what are you askin for her?

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Think Alternative Energy!
300CD '80 (now gone but not forgotten...)

The first / cheapest / easy thing to try is Diesel Purge... do a search for procedure ( although it is also listed on the side of can and in the Performance Products paper catalog ). Lots of people including me report smoother running immediately after using it directly into the injection pump....
Two cans runs about $20.

It had been in the family since new, cost $16,000 and a 1968 VW trade in...

here's some more pictures:












the downside is rust is starting to get at the body panels. nothing to serious, floorpans all still intact. I had a front left tire blow out in 2001 at 80mph but stayed inflated with a 1ft long piece of loose tread slaping around untill I could stop. A/C compressor works, still currently off the car since I did the timing chain, I've been looking for a new condenser, and hadn't put the compressor back on.

The nice part? The engine is BONE DRY on the outside. no leaks! The trans might have some of the 2yr 24K warranty on it still as well, I'd have to check.

The interior is perfect

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Not quite.

The first / cheapest / easy thing to do is to make sure that the IP moves to the full load position whenever the accelerator pedal is mashed to the floor. There is a rubber or plastic throttle linkage pivot block at the firewall which is prone to breaking; when this happens you will not get full power...a routine issue with older MBZ diesels.

Search the forum for threads on "throttle pivot" for more.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Are the 240 autos and the 300 NA/Turbo autos the same? Are the 300 NA autos the same as the 300 Turbo autos?
If my auto goes out I will replace it with a manual transmission I think. The trouble with that is the manuals are in short supply. I know where one is at a junkyard right now however. What's involved in rebuilding a manual tranny?

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'02 BMW 325i
'85 300D 450k
'93 190E 2.6 170k(killed by tree)
'08 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S 6k
'06 Ducati S2R800 14k(sold)

You asking about the comparison of the auto transmissions between these cars ?

How many do you want?

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

If the manual in the yard is a unit contruct (cast iron center section, alum tail and bellhouse) get there posthaste and snag it. They are getting rare.

I had four in the basement at one time, two of which I rebuilt for another forum member, one that I just finished for my own project (or probably to sell and use the other on the project since it's still somewhat winter here!):



And one that is currently being torn down for rebuild:



The rebuild on these is pretty straight forward, I can get parts, but some have to come from Germany (at least they're still available.)

The alum case (from about 1979 or '80-on) are a little more of a PITA to rebuild, but I've done enough of them and made some specialty tools for them that they aren't a problem.

Lots of resources here and you can email a number of us who have done the rebuild if you get stuck. Email me for a re-seal/gasket set for all the seals and gaskets needed (the least I would do on a tranny I was going to adapt into a car.)

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

It is a big job to change a car to make it a little faster, it is much easier to change your mind and accept it the way it is. It is amazing what you can adjust to with with the right attitude.

I wouldn't put much money or work in a car that is showing rust problems. These guys know their stuff and they make a good point on the transmission retrofit but I don't think it is the answer for a rusty car.

Learn to take your injectors apart and clean them. This is something that makes a huge difference in the way the car runs and is simple enough to do on the side of the road somewhere.

If you are going to do major work like a transmission retrofit, you may as well drop in a 5-cyl while you are at it.

Who is your source in Germany?

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Bill Reimels
Now down to one:
1972 300SE 3.5 W109 (Euro delivery)

Keep the car. You guys have had it since new and that's not something too many of us can claim. Like TwitchKitty suggests, pull the injectors and clean them manually by taking each one apart individually and soaking them one at a time in carb cleaner. Diesel purge does nothing compared to soaking them in carb cleaner. I did it and had a noticeable difference. I do have a 300D turbo but I'm sure that you can get good results as well.
Do look for that broken plastic piece near the pedal also.

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DJ


84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

Now who the hell hijacked my thread?!

The linkages were all fine, that was one of the first things I did years ago.

I had a set of new reman dealer injectors bought about two years ago. I put them in the car tonight- night and day difference, like it's a different car. I should have done that after I first got them! Its noticibly quicker, and I am AMAZED at the fact at 60mph going uphill it doesn't lose speed anymore but will slowly increase! lmao! No noticible smoke at highway speeds anymore either.

I offered to possibly sell it for two reasons. It rarely gets driven anymore and space is a commodity around here

Like I said, I'll entertain any offers if someone wants it.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

I want the old injectors if you feel like mailing them. I need some spares.