I am taking my 240d to meet some friends in Glamis. I will have to drive about half a mile to a mile on flat sand up a dry wash to get to them. other than airing down the tires, what else can i do to prevent my poor car from burying itself?
also can i plug my cool air intake(duct tape) to prevent sand from clogging my new air cleaner?

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1979 240D with a 617 turbo diesel.

Look and see what other kind of vehicles have made it. Walk or get a ride if it's soft/loose.

Don't worry about your duct. You should not be going fast enough to suck in much sand.

Stuck?? Brah, you could romp that gnar all day long in your 240d! just hit it!

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

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dont plug the cold air intake unless you give it someplace else to suck air.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I'd probably have way too much fun with what you're going to be doing...

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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)

Having spent much time in sand dunes, I can say that any seal that has any oil/grease on it will collect sand. This sand with its sharp edges will cause grief eventually, especially if between the ribs of CV joints or other relative-motion parts.

Clean it well before and after.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

i was thinking to plug the cool air intake only because the whole area can be a gigantic cloud of dust when the wind dies. i guess i will leave it alone. people manage to get there rv's and toy boxes out there so i am hoping i will be ok.

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1979 240D with a 617 turbo diesel.

Just liike I told my son, "It's a Mercedes, NOT a Ford truck!"

Just in case you go anyway be sure the base of your air cleaner is sealed at the intake manifold or you will suck in dirt. If the rubber air filter mounts break it will leak.

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1984 280SEL, 62,000 miles
Euro model in the USA
1983 300D (Totaled out 10/2004)
New Factory Mint Green paint
Palomino int
1982 240D (Steak dinner for two)