Can I do this through the VIN number? What do you suggest me?

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

which rods? i can using vin number, but need more info

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1967 250 S
1967 280SE
1968 250S
1971 280 SE
1973 220
1974 280 S
1975 450 SEL
1976 220 D
1979 300SD
1983 300 SD
1985 230 TE euro
1986 280SL
1986 500 SEL euro
1986 190E 2.3
1990 300 SE
2003 C230 K
2004 C230 K
1987 560SEL
1987 300SDL now in canada
2005 C230
1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON
1993 190E 2.6
300TD Former daily driver Totaled
current:
R320 CDI
Ram 2500 Cummins

I'm guessing connecting rods? As in 603 3.5L "rod bender?"

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99 E300 TD -- sold
01 540i 6 spd

The VIN is WDB46332117085763

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

Where are you Juan? In the US, you should be able to call up MB and they will tell you about recalls and major warranty work done on the car. If it is grey market, you may be on your own.

One other way to do it would be to use the Russian MB Club website where you can input the VIN and get the engine number and compare it to the engine in the car. I know an MB tech and he told me they replaced many of the 3.5 liter engines in the W140. Maybe they did the same with the G chassis.

I would love to have a G with an OM603 turbo, but just the 3 liter, not the 3.5. I am not a masochist.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

The car is in Costa Rica and I'm currently down here. The dealer down here sucks in costumer services terms. They won't even give you part numbers...

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

Create an eBay username that resembles bigbabbo, create a listing for the G, kill the auction 5 minutes before it ends, see what's the highest bid. I'M JUST KIDDING!

Very difficult to estimate value of something that uncommon. What do other G's sell for down there? Should price squarely between a G300 and G400

Sixto
93 300SD 3.0

jajaja, I though about maybe estimating the devaluation of the car based on the amount of years since it was manufactured and the price of a new unit. However down here, G's start at about $160k.

How much is a G350TD worth in states? I haven't found any listing for a 350 in e-bay....

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

Europa was out of the import business before the G350 was available. I've never seen even a G300 in the US. At most the 617 300GD. If there were a G350 in the US it would be the only one and likely well over US$100K if in prime condition.

Maybe the folks at www.keisermotors.com can assist you.

Sixto
93 300SD 3.0

It sounds like a truly unique vehicle. I guess it would sell in the US market because of all the options, not necessarily the diesel engine. I have no clue what used Mercedes go for in Central America, but figure that vehicle was at least $50,000 new? Make an offer for $25,000? I know the new G500s are pushing $100,000 but you are talking a 15 year old vehicle.

I think with the rod fix the engine should be good, you just have to be very vigilant about service, especially the cooling system. Good luck and post some photos. That is another one of my dream vehicles.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

I took the G for a ride. Its awesome!! It rides like a sedan. The engine moves this rig pretty good, amazing handling and lots of braking power. The tranny was rebuilt about 6 months ago, so it shifts smoothly and responds promptly.

I offered the guy $20K. He says he'll let it go for $23K. I'll let him cool down a little bit and offer $21K next week. I he doesn't agree, I'll wait a couple of weeks before calling him again.

I'll try to take some pics tomorrow. I'm taking the car to my cousins shop tomorrow to raise it with a lift and inspect it underneath.

Stay tuned! And wish me good luck!

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

Where is the engine head number in the 603 3.5L? I just want to verify if this G in fact has the corrected engine head? Also, where can I find if the tranny is five or four speed? The tranny number is 722398 13 765251

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

This should have come new with a good head. You can see the casting number in between intake runners 2 and 3. There are many posts on OM 603 head part numbers. You can use the search function to find out more information.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

Thanks! I looked around and found how to identify a bad or good head. I'll take the G for a spin this saturday, so I'll take a look at the head to verify it has the corrected one.

Any advice of things to look for in this G? I mean, what should I look for in the tranny and engine that might indicate something is wrong?

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1982 W123 300D NA Euro, 300K Miles, 4-speed manual, 3.46 rear diff, early W126 front brakes, Penta rims with 205/60R15 FH900's, custom fitted (by me) audio system, more to come into the money pit... Soon to be installed: Bilstein HD, R107 front discs and 4-piston calipers, HD Suspension springs, wagon front swaybar.

Are there any of these where you are? A 606 beats a 603.97 in my book any day -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-Mercedes-G-Wagon-Silver-Diesel-TN-615-969-9555_W0QQitemZ160124370138QQihZ006QQcategoryZ31854QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sixto
93 300SD 3.0