I need help ID'ing the car I'm looking into buying. I want to know if it's equipped with California emission equipment. What is different about this setup? How can I determine by pictures of engine bay? Do I need VIN? It's a 1982 300CD Turbo model and very well cared for. Currently, it's in the New England area, but it's stated to be originally from Cali. Thanks in advance for your help!

Mike

Look at the Air Filter. If it is smaller and taller and placed more forward in the bay (right behind the radiator supports instead of over the turbo, you have a cali emissions car.

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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

IIRC, that is for '84 and up for the w123.

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70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

For cars made in 1983 and earlier emissions are no different in California.

For 84-85 cars, the difference of a Kalifornia car will be obvious once you open the hood.

The first picture is a normal 300, on the right is a 300D infected with California emissions.

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