Well as of last thurs. I am the proud owner of a 1989 190d. picked her up for $2500. it had just snowed so it's a bit dirty already. I'm really stoked. Neat car and fun to drive. Some pics...







As with just about any used car it has some issues that i'm going to get working on straighting out. And so i have a few questions right off the bat.
first and the most stupid where the heck is the gas door release?
also it looks like this car might have spent some time in Billings, so i'm figuring it almost has to have a block heater, i looked and can't find anything, any specific places i should look?
driving it around the shocks and struts are out where is a good place to get some replacements?
the odometer is out (i know shocker) is there something i can check rather than just replacing it?
the tach. is out? any ideas?

i'm having some issues starting it. i've read a bit on some other threads, and i'm not quite sure so i'll ask... when i turn the key the glow plug light takes about 30sec to come one, is this correct? because from what i've read it seams like it's supposed to come on right away and then go off when the plugs are hot. is my light indicating a problem with the plugs?

anything else i should take a closer look at. i'm going to start by doing a full system flush, tranny, engine, radiator.

it's going to be a great project and i'm really excited, and can't wait to get started and going with it. thanks for any input!

start by changing all fluids and filters....
if it has a block heater u should se a cord somewhere near the front of the radiator or underneath the engine tucked away, some one alse will chime in on the tach and odo etc... as im not that familiar with ur car
- have fun!

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I don't know on the tachometer, I'd check fuses.

The glow-plug light is indicating that either #1 gp is out, or that two or more of #2-5 gps are out.

The block heater plug should be behind the tow-ring access door in the lower-right side of the front bumper.

The fuel door should be unlocked when the car is unlocked, provided the central-locking is working properly. If it is not, pull the trunk lining away from behind the fuel filler and find the red knob, pull it towards the rear of the car and it should retract the lock pin from the fuel filler door.

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- Jeff

Change the antifreeze asap. It should not be that green color.

Also go ahead and replace all glow plugs.

Far as the tach out. Does the Clock / temp / gas gauges work? do you have brake lights? If not then the #9 / 10 fuse is blown and needs to be replaced. If not then I have no idea.

I have a parts car that is an 85. If the shocks and struts fit your car I will pull em and sell them to you for cheap.

What Battery is in the car? (CCA / how old)?

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190D 1985 254,703 Miles as of 3/25/2007
Bought her on 10/4/2006 with 241,132 miles

regular green antifreeze is ok though right?
how are the plugs on your parts car?
the clock temp guage is out temp works, gas works, and brake lights work.
interested in the shocks pm me a price. also how would i find out if the '85 ones fit?
the batter looks like a pos walmart special. that will get changed out soon too.

As for the antifreeze. I dont think the Green is ok. I may be wrong. Far as the glow plugs go it would be better to buy them new from Phil. (form this site) as I have no idea on how old the glow plugs are on teh parts car. Now if you need the relay then I can do that. Name a price on the shocks and I will say yay or nah. I'm not sure how to tell if they will fit other then call up A Benz Dealer and ask.

When you replace the battery go with one that is @ least 900cca. more the better. I have a 1000cca battery in my 190 and it cranks my baby to life in -20F temps with no issues.

EDIT: Based on matching part #'s from this site the shocks should work.

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190D 1985 254,703 Miles as of 3/25/2007
Bought her on 10/4/2006 with 241,132 miles

DUDE.. I WANT!!! You have a nice car............ LOL......... Now you're driving to the slopes......LOL............

Correct MB coolent should be yellow in color. You can use Zerex G-05 available at your local parts store in a gold bottle. Or you can get raped at the dealer for the MB coolent in the white bottle.
Any green coolent is the incorrect coolent for MB's.

60x engines like synthetic oils to keep the lifters quiet, so id suggest putting in a synthetic oil.

Try the fuse box for the tachometer.

Ive had good luck with gabriel shocks and struts from autozone, but if you want to go oem bilsteins are the best. Sachs is the second best.
Monroe shocks suck donkey balls! dont get them.

If it doesnt have the updated vacuum pump id suggest changing that out with the updated one if you dont want a ball bearing to seize the engine!
How to replace a 603 vacuum pump.

There is no fuel door lock/release, the fuel door is held close by a pin that is vacuum powered. If it wont open then its a sign of either a vacuum leak or the vacuum pump not working.
Do your door locks work?

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Current:
05 E320 CDI
07 GL320 CDI
08 Sprinter
05 Dodge Cummins
01 Dodge Cummins

Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

Right you gotta get me that Roof rack first!

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-- 1989 190d 2.5L --
-- 1985 Toyota 4Runner --
-- 2004 Toyota Tacoma --