As you can tell by post count and member date, I am a newbie. I just bought an 85 300SD last week and have a question or two.

The car will start, but there is a nice banging noise (sounds like someone hammering under the hood) and it will die shortly after unless the gas pedal is constantly pressed.

I also need to know if anyone in the Arlington Tx area knows where to get a good (preferably cheap) replacement engine if this is worst case scenario.

No immediate answers, only a question - why did you buy it?

Sixto

What color is it? I think I know the car.

If so, it needed rod bearings. Problably much more now.

LOL... That is a good question... I bought it because it was cheap. I knew it would need some work, just not sure how much.

The color is dark blue.

You want another one? I have a project SD I have been working on for a couple of yrs.
New transmission, brake master, hoses, battery, body is rust free, runs, drives.

Needs exhaust, one ball joint and interior work. The front left fender and hood are not in good shape but I'll include replacements. Windshield is cracked.

I thought of restoring it but have been putting it off looking for a better interior.

I've lost the key twice so, I am wondering whether to keep it for parts (If I ever find a nice one) or let it go to someone who will finish it.

Im already having to make my case to my wife to let me keep this one

mabye run a diesel purge through it? i did that for mine and it fixed my noises, but mine was the injectors nailing. it couldnt hurt though
you can get it from www.dieselgiant.com dieselgiant is also a fellow forum member and a very nice and helpfull guy. i highly recomend him from experience

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1981 300 SD 213k miles "Stock for now"
1999 Super Duty 7.3L 113k miles
1981 300 SD 180k miles "Heavily modified" SOLD

I'm in Arlington, north part of town.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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Any idea how long it's been since a valve adjust was completed?

Any compression test done recently?

These may help you identify a problem, but you are best to hook up with someone in the DFW area that's really good with these cars...there are a LOT of them here.

Are you ready to get your hands very dirty?

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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It doesnt look like much has been done to this car in quite a while. I have been in contact with someone who does know a lot about these cars. I also have no problem getting my hands dirty. Everyone on this board has been really helpful....thanks.