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What do u have planned for this winter's project?
I figured i had better start this since it is NOV. and i know we had one last year.
so what i want to now is what everyone has planned for there winters projects? i have -fixing dented door from car accident -fixing drivers seat springs, maybe re appolster it -rear brakes -brake lines in front -new boots - find out why sunroof is leaning in on one side?? -replace weather stripping and ill send it out to the shop for -new timming chain -new clutch just cause its to be of a project for me... or im lazy, on of the 2 otherwise mines in pretty good mechanical shape now its your turn
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1983 Euro 240D 277K 2016 Mazda 6 Coming Soon, 2013 Mercedes E350 Bluetec Formers: 2012- Mazda 3 2007 Outlander- complete pile 1995 E300 Diesel 208K 2007 VW Passat 2.0T 63K SOLD 2003 Jaguar X-type 3.0 Sport Sold 04/11 w/88K 2009 Lexus RX350 9061 miles. Sold 04/09 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS:Totaled Sept.,09 @ 24,000 2003 Infiniti I35 58K Sold 1984 300 turbo diesel 222K |
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By-pass oil filter.
VNT turbo. Reinstall outside door trim. Replace left-rear wheel bearings. Get the sunroof working. New rear tires. Everything is in great shape, I just need to take care of a few nit-picky things and do a few performance enhancements. |
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Fix/replace my rear passenger door that was damaged almost 3 years ago, and the trim/rust issue on the rear fender behind that door (also caused by the damage) Once that's done and I do some paint touchup from being key'd etc...my car will look pretty nice! Also I'll probably do an oil change in a month or so, I am nearing the 5k mark on my synthetic oil....
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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life- '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k) |
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Finish Air/water intercooler installation
Install new carpet/seats Touch up chips & scratches Sell extra 240D
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine |
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I plan on
doing the following:
Brakes all around New paint (and replace dented front fender) Oil change(s) Possible water pump Possibe turbo tweak Possible cruise repair Trans fluid change Toward spring, AC upgrade Right now the car runs great but has bad paint so the appearance isn't great, otherwise I'm ready for another 300K
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Muleears '07 E320 Bluetec 133K my DD '04 Jaguar XJ8 VDP, 34K '10 Hyundai Accent 60K Grocery Getter '02 VW Golf soon to be on the road again '97 E300 Diesel Son's DD '61 VERY tolerant wife Hampton Roads, VA USA Gone but not forgotten: '67 250S 95K '86 300SDL '87 300D Turbo, 364K! R.I.P. '98 E300 Turbodiesel, 213K '02 S420, 164K '01 Prius 138K |
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And the adventure continues....
G'mornin' Folks,
As this particular Benz is new to me, I am still getting the initial maintenance done.... Change out break fluid.....may do today... Renew Glow Plugs.....reamer and glow plugs due here tomorrow.... Replace front brake discs.....also due here tomorrow..... Valve Lash..... Replace Injector leak lines..... Diesel Purge.... Replace Turbo "U" tube seals..... Lamp up shifter..... Free Up Hirchmann Antenna....upper 1/3 or so...frozen... Change Power Steering oil and filter..... Troubleshoot and repair Kruze Kontroll....works intermittently..... Re-attach rear impact strip.....one side.....impact strip holder due tomorrow... As I am retired, I only get paid once a month.....so am anxiously awaiting this month's parts.....all due tomorrow... Car will get indoors in warm spot next week......intend doing Valve Lash, Glow Plugs, Leak Lines...all at same time....should not have to screw around with the FI HP pipes more than once.....then an oil change after initial test, and assumption that engine will not be reopened in awhile..... Brake Discs....later the same day...or nexr day...depending on how first jobs go..... My 300D is in pretty good shape, could use a paint job, and a rear window seal......mechanically, so far like a Swiss watch...... SB
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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 |
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on the 240D
Valve Adjustment repair rust in trunk change tranny fluid/filter find and add passanger mirror diesel purge glow plugs...maybe on the ranger install 3 inch lift that has been in my garage for months install l/s rear end get new tires flush cooling system on the sentra install new brake pads and rotors repair or replace cd player/radio (the factory one broke) |
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bosio injectors
wastegate controller/egt gauge bilstein hd's and 18"s 2 amps and a custom rear deck with 10" valves, fluids, periodics, and a handful of other nonsense |
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After two years, and a LOT of $$$, Sybill the SDL is almost done, only need to install a radio, fix the antenna and slip in some shifter bushings. But, I will need to figure out some way to install a hitch on that SDL before I pull the wagon out of service....
Lilly the 330D is getting a new (not foam) hood pad. Somthing is wacky with this car because it seems to be missing on one cylinder at idle and is not nearly as peppy as it once was. May just need new fuel filters and a set of injectors (almost 300k on the originals). With Lilly and Sybill running, Marlene the TD is finally going to get the 5-speed from the Euro installed, a new evap, a compressor and spiffy R-12 refigerant to (hopefully) offset the heat sink factor of her maroon paint. Before going to my Daughter as a late graduation gift, the Euro will get a 4-speed in place of the fiver, a head job and some body and paint work. Once she has the Euro, my beloved 115 will be back in the fold.
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350SDL
Replace b3 band to get my reverse gear back, drive from DC to New Orleans. 300TD Door Seals, front windshield seal, rear quarter window seal Cruise Control Transmission overhaul (seals, shift kit) Suspension work..haven't prioritized yet Front Seat Springs Me Not fail out of school because of all of my planned projects
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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD 1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project) 2007 Pinarello F3:13 1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff) 1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD) |
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Winter project
Buy second M-B for wife. Details TBA.
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"Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970 |
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I've been trying to get everything done before winter. as my cars are DD, i do not want to do projects in the cold.what is /will be done
the benz-done r&r the front sway bar new rubber brake hose's all around valve adjust minor rust repair while doing the sway bar-battery tray cleaned out all body drains of leaves, etc. 4 new snows on rims new air filter this leaves an oil change- M1 0w-40 8 qts sitting in the garage. wash and wax wifes volvo- new to us car new radiator and hoses,coolant hopefully that is all....
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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven. 1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven. |
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This winter
My new accumulators arrived today! They should go on the car...today. Also going to change the suspension fluid filter and flush the system. Waiting to see if this improves rear ride height.
Also- Replace rear spring shims (maybe springs as well?) Replace front shocks Find vac leak in door lock system Check heat shields on two leaking injectors Replace rigid fuel lines Bodywork - rust is creeping into wheelwells, doors, and tailgate If things go well, heated secondary fuel system for veg oil
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1985 300TD 183,000 but I'd rather ride my bike |
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Nothing on the Benz... its all winterized and ready to bust through some snow drifts. I already have the snow tires on...which I think was a little premature on my part.
The current hobby car (Austin Mini) will get a new timing chain & sprocket set and a new timing cover oil seal along with a quick overhaul of its 1.5 SU Carb....and she will be good to do some cruising next spring again.
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FRED Daily Driver: 98 E300TD 199K Hobby Car: 69 Austin Mini Past Diesels: 84 300SD, 312K 87 300SDL, 251K 94 Chev. K-1500 6.5Ltr.TD, 373K |
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300D:
Replace fan shroud Replace sunroof seals Change Motor Oil Replace Steering Damper Add insulation to make cabin slightly quieter 300SD: Replace breather hose Replace shifter bushings
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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later! -German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123. |
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