An easier method is to go to a junkyard or ebay, buy the zebrano panel that is blank, above the radio, on a 201 '84-'91, cut/shape it to fit the ashtray opening and bore holes for your gauges, ... perfect match.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

It's not supposed to in a Mercedes Diesel. If it does, it's a sign of a problem.

I have my Garrett and my KKK both pushing 11PSI. To set them, I ran hose under the fender, and in through the window. After it's set, I really don't see a need to monitor it like that.

BTW, I like the ease of adjustability and quick spooling of the KKK much better (1800 RPM vs. 2000 RPM). I'd get another 3K for my '82, but the 3K's only came out in 1983 and I want to keep it more or less correct for its year.

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1982 300CD Petrol/Black Leather

Still getting around to this ... and another Q ... I am using the vacuum tubing from the dealership as I have quite a bit of it on hand. What fitting(s) do I need to get it plugged into the back of the gauge? Where do I get such hardware? The instructions that come with the gauge aren't too explicit. Someday I'll get this thing plugged in.

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

So...would I have a KKK on my 85 federal W123?

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Ron Schroeder
'85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
'83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980:
'83 Mercedes 240D
'80 Audi 4000D
'83 ISUZU Pup
'70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel
'76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel
'86 Golf
Several diesel generators
All with 2 tank WVO conversion
LI NY

ARV+EGR I believe its a GT.....


BTW i just got a pod housing to mount on the glass underneath the visor. Ill post pics when its done.

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

I used the ashtray space for SVO switches and fuel level gage.

So the intake boost pressure gage got near the upper left corner of the shifter. Fits real nice there.

And the light... I tapped in the lighter wires, it only comes on once the car is turned on.

Bye

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'98 E300 Turbodiesel 244 000km
RIP '92 300D 2,5 Turbo 632 859,4km due to engine failure

It's VERY easy to tell the two apart. The K26 also had the ARV and EGR in 84+85.

KKK K26 on the left, Garrett T3 on the right for Kalifornia models.

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Mine doesn't look like either picture. The turbo is down lower mostly hidden by the air filter.

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Ron Schroeder
'85 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
'83 300 Turbo Diesel 2 tank WVO
Some former WVO vehicles since ~1980:
'83 Mercedes 240D
'80 Audi 4000D
'83 ISUZU Pup
'70 SAAB 99 with Kubota diesel
'76 Honda Civic with Kubota diesel
'86 Golf
Several diesel generators
All with 2 tank WVO conversion
LI NY