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1983 300CD with 300K
-Timing chain check and replace if necessary. -Vacuum pump check, makes a squeking noise. -Install Power steering pump filter, currently nothing in there but some kind of round ring that looks like it is made of some kind of compressed material. -Install new trailing arm bushings. -Install new engine mounts -Install new trans mounts -Install new sway bar bushings -Change trans fluid and filter -Fix oil leak, once I find it. -Fix cruise control -Fix antenna -Install new speakers -Install new thermostat -Change all filters -Fix body damage on fender, door and quarter panel from previous owner. -Replace window seals. Ummm, I think I am out of money now. Thats it, unless I win the lotto!
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2005 Accord Hybrid (Wifes) 1995 Subaru Impreza L AWD (Snow car) 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 (Mine) 1983 300CD Best $ I ever spent. (Mine) 1984 190D (sold and glad I did) 1983 300D (sold and wished I hadn't) |
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This winter I'm going to put new rockers and rear wheel wells on,
repair rust and damage to various body panels and maybe re-color my interior black..
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'98 E300D:
- Front brake rotors/pads/sensors - Front low control arms & bushings - Sway bar bushings - Driver's door seal - Belt dampener - Combination switch - Summer wheels/tires (AMG 18's if I can get a good deal) - Find my f*$king A/C leak! - Find my f*$king fuel leak!!!
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What school??
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Diesels: '85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG '84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG '77 240D (parts car) '67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP) Gassers: '94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG '85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car '58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG Last edited by Shorebilly; 11-08-2006 at 05:37 PM. Reason: spelling |
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I have a bit of a list, but I have a solid 2 month break from work to do it:
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'83 300D Turbo Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00 3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280 Got insurance? FarmersReallySucks.Com |
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-New transmission
-New headlights -Finish installing interior (dead pedal and door sills) -Re-plumb WVO system And whatever else comes up |
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Finish the two tank conversion so that I can keep running heated WVO in the winter. I start a new project right after Thanksgiving. Much closer this time. Instead of 500 miles each way it is 152 miles each way.
500 was nice because I could start it up with <1/4 tank of biodiesel/d2 mix, get it nice and hot, fill the rest with filtered WVO and take off on my trip. When I got close I could fill with biodiesel and D2. That would fill me up for the rest of the trip and for the weeks worth of driving. Then I could repeat the process for the trip home. 500 miles was enough to completely burn off the blend. 152 miles means I really need to go to a 2 tank system. I have the parts, I just need the time. The good news is that there will not be any 14+ hour filghts from Heck to ruin my trips. 2-1/2 hours by car! I love it! Plus $150 a week to cover fuel and up keep. Since my fuel is very little of that it leaves enough to fund improvements. I need: Swap out the o-ring on my in tank screen with a viton one. (Bought a bunch. The extras are for sale on my site, www.fryerpower.com) Swap out the o-rings on my spin on filter with viton ones. (Again, extras are for sale on my site.) Install two tank system buy & install exhaust pyrometer install boost gage Install heat pad on hood find the block heater and install new power cord buy and install new stereo and speakers fix some rust spots clean out the mono wiper (does not work in fast) remove ERG for testing (Kit is on the way.) I bet that somewhere along the way I'm going to have to work on the turbocharger. Finish wiring in the injection line heaters (They are installed on the lines, but not connected to switches/power.) Install new instrument cluster. (Mileage on it is closer to true mileage of the car & odometer works. Original odometer says 187,000. Car really has about 232,000 on it.) New motor/regulator for front passenger window (does not move at all) New motor/regulator for back passenger window (moves slowly sometimes) Someday I need to make the sunroof work again. It is closed and does not leak. -Jim
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This looks to be the biggest project (with the smallest payoff probably....)
Project 300D, the 240D Mutation....... For the wagon, it really needs shifter bushings. Badly! And I fear the starter isn't going to make the winter. Any cold weather at all, even cool weather, and there is a huge delay from when I turn the key, until the starter decides to spin. Not a low voltage condition. And, I really need a blue leather or MB Tex seating surface for the drivers seat. If anybody runs across one at the yards, grab it for me...... Oh, and some driving.........
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I'll report back in the spring... I'm sure it'll be PAGES.
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i am working on my 280e euro ex ralley car. preparing it for autocrossing. some rust repair, and just fixing all the mechanical things that are not yet right. the engine has been gone through and it runs fabulously. the tranny and rear end are fine too. i am seeking a lsd for it, and thicker anti sway bars.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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The SDL is currantly under cover in the garage for the winter, so here is my to do list:
Lube door hinges Lube door checks Fix shifter rattle(3rd time) Replace rear seat nets Fix sunroof rattle, headliner clips failed, again... Rebuild front end. Replace waste gate hose. Replace heat sheild. Re tap bracket on fuel filter mount, bolt stripped. Rebuild cruise control amp. Thats about it plan on doing most of it over winter break, light winter. I'm running out of parts to replace! The SD, change the oil a couple of times and hope nothing breaks until May! Any maybe time it, eventualy...
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Fix the sunroof so I can drive around with it open.
(It's too hot the rest of the year.)
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She's going to a friends body shop for a complete restoration,will probably be there for most of the winter since I wont be driving it at all this winter.
Keeping the original paint color and replacing all of the faded chrome and emblems. Cant wait for spring time to arrive... |
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