So...How much on your list did you get done today?

I manged....to pick up the brake pads at the store.


Stupid weather.

Can't you just grab the cable with some vise-grips, or even a pair of pliers?

So far- no. But all I had around last night was pliers, and unhappy Cubs fans. After about 5 pounds of pull on the wire with pliers...the pliers it slip off the 1/2 inch of cable. I belive the hardware store near my car should be open today around 10 or so. I'll peruse their wares.

1981 300SD...
1) Replace the lower ball joints
2) Replace the tie rods, drag link, steering dampner, rebuild the idler arms
3) Replace the control arms
4) Replace the guide rods
5) Replace the motor mounts
6) Replace the engine shock absorbers
7) Fix the very hard shifting transmission
8) Fix the A/C
9) Replace the dashboard
10) Get the car painted
11) Replace the interior (Seats and Carpet)
12) Fix the driver and front passenger windows
13) Needs an oil change
14) Fix the many oil leaks
15) ??
Frankly the car was never meant to be a daily driver, when I bought it, it was supposed to be a project car that I would drive occasionally and tinker with when I had time. Then my wifes car got totaled, and she got layed off. So, my car became her car and the project car became my daily driver. Even with all its problems it aways gets me where I want to and has never failed me...and its in better shape than when I bought it.

My list looks a lot like the previous poster:

Basicaly redo the front suspenssion on the 240D


Now where it really get awesome is on the other 2 cars

300SD:

-Replace windshield
-Replace backglass/ repair defrost
-Hunt down electrical gizmo that keeps the car electrical systems on even after turning off the ignition!!!!
-R/R Passenger back side window regulator
-R/R Driver front window regulator
-Tackle The evil ACCII servo. The AC actually works, compressor when jumped does cool the tubing departing from it but the system only set up is defrost!! No heat, no cool.

300TD:
-Rust repair on back gate, passenger side trunk well, and under back seats:confused:
-ATF cooling lines leaking from everywhere R/R
-Brake lines rotten R/R
-Hydraulic lines leaking R/R (I would actually to replace all the above with stainless steel flex lines)
-Driver seat to pool noddled.
-Sunroof drainage lines rusted.
-Install battery tray
-15" hubcaps missing clamps
-could use a paint (but need to remove trim, roof rack,etc...)
- new seals needed on windshield, quarter windows, gate.


Jesus!!! now i am depressed!!!

I would post mine........but I don't want to crash the server:D

It would be easier to list things that do not need to be done.

My summer list
 

The list for 2007
Headlights/FogLights/Assembly
Proper citric acid flush
Hood Pad
Radio
Speakers
New springs ?? (Come on Vogtland!)

Further off
Find that vibration at 45 mph.

For those of you that are looking to repaint ... google "car roller paint" I have two friends that have done it. Cost $200, but you spend LOTS of hours of your free labor !! Looks as good as you want it to.

My list is too long -- it'd be shorter to post what I don't need to do anymore :) Here's what I'm hoping to get accomplished before the rainy season sets in...

1. fix water leak by front passenger area.
2. get/make valve wrenches, adjust valves, replace valve cover gasket.
3. flush power steering and change filter.
4. replace front guide bushings and lower ball joints, get new alignment.

And then there's the non-benz stuff...

5. replace front driver seat on volvo
6. recharge AC on volvo
7. replace failing multifunction switch on expedition

on my list for the TD is the SLS pressure hoses, and the seats/full interior swap from the parts car.
the SD needs a radio bad.
oil the blower motor,
fix the Cruise and the Odometer
and convert back to R12...
replace the motor mounts
replace the motor shocks, and the mounts for the shocks.
oh, I am sure there's more...
drivers seat spring...
rear brakes
um. ... front end rebuild... practically everything under there is worn...
that ought to keep me busy for a while...

Here is my list

1) Flex disc.
2) lower control arm bushings and get alignment.
3) Emergency brake fix.
4) fix window washer fluid reservoir
5) rebuild replacement turbo oil seals and replace current turbo.
6) ditch the trap cat.
7) intercool
8) cruise control fix.
9) fix and upgrade AC to use R134a
10) fix clock

rust proofing......
greese the sun roof
get new shocks
new tires
get new thermistat
take it to orange walk and get an alimate...
finish fixing the power locks
fix odmoitor gears

missing some stuff but its hard to get anyof this down when your up in canada and the car is in belize lol

1983 300D.... here is my to-do list in no particular order:

- Straight pipe exhaust
- New intake (cone-style)
- Infinity 6x9 speakers for the rear deck
- Amp for all interior speakers
- New visors and clips
- Track down dash screw covers
- Give the engine a good cleaning
- Fix dash clock
- Do a diesel purge
- Adjust valves
- Repaint wiper arms
- Repaint grill inserts
- Repaint wheels

Well, the long part of my list is mostly done. But I've still got:

- Repair noise from rear (back plates again)
- Repair both rear windows
- Go to scrap yard and get missing trim bits
- New tires within 10k
- Glue engine diaper back together
- Replace lower balljoints (boots broken)
- Replace rear CV boots (badly cracked)
- Install a radio that works
- Fix AC.... except if the Evaporator is leaking!

To do list
 

Heh heh. I was thinking about this but realised the list is so long it pretty much includes rebuild the whole car. So now It's just come down to try to ignore everything and hope it holds together long enough to get to it's third high mileage badge :(

- Peter.