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Here's my latest, I had better get started tomorrow

240D To do list

Fix paint chips
Weld in rust patch panel and paint
Rustproof trunk
Rustproof Door corners
Rustproof Trunk seal area
Repaint trunk
Check underbody for rust
Fix Vegetable oil system
 Replace Pollak valves with solenoids
 Clean under tank and reinstall
 Rewire for new solenoids
Check Timing chain stretch
Fix sunroof
 Install new cable
 Install new motor
 Install new felt seals
 Lube
 Adjust height
 Paint wind deflector
Install AC Belt
Have AC checked
Have front end checked

To do list: Est. completion: hopefully by Jan. 2007.

1. Find out which ACC component is leaking vacuum and replace it (if it's not that center pod, if so, I'll have my indy do the "engatwork" mod)
2. Replace door lock actuator on the rear driver's side door
3. Replace trunk, and door weatherstripping
4. Remove front seats and clean under them
5. Replace steering damper, strut rod bushings, control arm bushings, left upper control arm, and right upper control arm (indy job)
6. Get alignment (indy job)
7. Find refrigerant leak, fix, and have A/C system totally evacuated, replace drier and expansion valve, and recharge.

1. change the oil
2. change the transmission fluid
3. check other miscellaneous fluids
4. change air filter
5. check hoses and belts
6. repair tears in seats
7. repair fuel level gauge (if anyone knows anything about these, pm me or reply)
8. replace door seals
9. repair rust spots
10. repaint chipped paint
11. clean floor mats
12. steam clean engine
13. find the leak in vacuum for door locks
14. fix transmission gear backlighting
15. replace u.s. headlamps with euro's (thinking about it)

Heres mine...:D

Repair rusty radiator support
Repair rusty front crossbar
Repair rusty engine compartment
Replace rockers
Repair rusty quarter panels

repair rust on upper body and doors
repair air conditioning
-replace compressor
-replace cooling fan
-replace dryer/EX Valve
replace transmission filter
repair/replace engine oil pan (just cus it's a litle banged up)
re-stuff/ re-upholster rear seats
modify my AUDI front seats for fit better (PM me with comments on that one)

plus various repairations, modifications, and customizations....and alot more questions to come, so sharpen those pencils!!!!! :)

i have also become quite adept at replacing rust (bodyman career)

Get a new alternator, hooking up the battery charger is getting to be a pain!

1. Shampoo Carpets (monday a.m.)
2. Install rear headrests (mounting hardware should arrive late next week)
3. Replace steering gear box (early Aug.)
4. Adjust valves and flush & replenish all fluids (early Aug.)
5. Recharge A/C (early Aug.)
6. Install front dome light w/map light feature (whenever I get around to purchasing)

fix rear wiper....I hate electrical work
fix the tach.....I hate electrical work
have roof repainted....goes in the shop this week, I hope
drive the heck outta it
new radio, antena, speakers...distant future

down to the short rows now!

My never ending list... :)
 

Here's my to do list:

1) Valve check/adjustment
2) Timing chain stretch measurement
3) Valve cover gasket R&R
4) Replace all belts
5) Flush break lines
6) Change rear diff fluid
7) Oil change
8) Trans fluid & filter change
9) Fix rusty patch panel & paint
10) Rust proof the trunk area
11) Replace rear window seal
12) Inspect the injectors
13) Repalce fuel return lines

At my pace I should be busy for a while...hehe

My complete one? OK

1. Fix trans leak, and shifting issue.
2. Fix lock on rear door.
3. Finish rebuild of front end.
4. Finish rebuild of rear suspension
5. Cherry out body, all new seals, chrome, ect.
6. Bosch Euro lights.
7. Euro front end, as body is getting done.
8. New interior wood.
9. Re build drivers seat.
10. Install GPS and XM radio.
11. Replace various interior parts for that like new look.

Looking to finish in 2007/08

1. Figure out what is up with my transmission
2. Repaint the whole car
3. Fix the leaky freeze plug
4. Measure chain stretch
5. Do a valve adjustment
6. Replace front rotors and pads
7. Repack the bearings
8. Fix the leak on the right side tail lamp housing
9. Repair the small spot of rust
10. Make antenna work correctly
11. Convert sound system to 4 channel and add a sub
12. The interior needs work.. new list of its own...
13. Get the AC working..and make ti R-12
14. Uncollapse the fuel tank
15. Figure out why im only getting 21 mpg weekly

1: get it repainted
2: find the euro headlights
3:fix the injector leak on the number 4 injector
4:try to figure out why the rear headrests arent going back down!

Update:

1: got it repainted...twice...from cool vanilla to midnight blue metallic.
2:found the euro lights...sold them put the 95 hood on the car with 2nd paint job and put the 95 euros on it...then sold the 95 euros and now am waiting for my ebay headlights to do my HID retrofit
3:injector stopped leaking....:confused:
4:headrests went back down on their own..:confused:


New list:
1:put in new differential mounts
2:put in AMG suspension
3:put in 5-speed tranny
4:find a 55-trim turbo from a 3.5L 603 and super turbo the engine!! :nos:

List
 

1. Replace links on rear sway bar (parts on order)
2. Fix paint chips
3. Repaint or replace 2 Bundt wheels
4. Replace speakers

1975 240d
 

Refinish body RUST EVERYWHERE
Fix Oil leak
Change tranny fluid
Install NOS fog lights
New tires
Fix oil bath air cleaner
Find vacuum leak I HATE VACUUM LEAKS
Get dash lights working I HATE ELECTRICAL MORE!!!
get some padding between my butt and those seats
Front brakes and bearings
Flush power steering fluid
Flush brake fluid

the '82 SD
1) change all fluids and filters
2) rebuild both front seat bottoms and elevation motors/switches
3) buy new tires
4) buy new floor mats
5) find plastic trim pieces for front seats (blue)

the '84 SD
1) citrus flush cooling system (done last year but still foul)
2) trim and glue dash cap
3) replace rear window regulator
4) find and fix rear end 'clunk'
5) shampoo interior
6) replace rear door seal
7) redo crappy rear quarter panel repair (by PO)

jeez, these lists are depressing - and I've done far more than listed in the last 6 mos

A VERY short list.
 

Resist the siren song of the 123/126 diesels and NOT buy one.

I think they are *fabulous* cars, even with the maintenance, and the public is finally catching on (hence their rise in value these days)