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Junkyard Upgrades
Wondering if users would post their ideas for parts/upgrades when heading to the junkyard. Mercedes diesels are in short supply, and PawoSD will have already picked over anything I might find.
So, could you share what you might pull off gasser Mercedes, earlier or later models, other makes? Sort of an "all inclusive" junkyard shopping list: I keep watching for those H4's - finally found a pair off a VW - bracket looks different. As an example, this post from Riley on alternator alternatives: Quote:
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euro lights
euro parts late om617 N/A camshafts and rockers KKK turbos non EGR manifolds M pump light weight aluminum wheels |
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I would grab all the switches and relays I could find, maybe pull a window regulator and motor, vacuum line and joints (never hurts to have some spares around), hood emblems, good interior wood, air cleaner bracket, etc, etc.
Basically I would look for all the piddly things that are prone to fail, especially the things that cause you to cuss when you find out how much they cost new. |
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You bet they'll be picked over. I strip everything I find off MB's in the yard. Should have seen what I did to a euro 500SEL in November.
Currently I am seeking a saab though for the bigger alternator....
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pfft.. Eagleco and I basically left the euro 230E an empty shell when I found it... only thing left in it is the engine.
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I was lucky enough to be the first to have at a pretty nice 420sel last year, got a pair of euros, headlight leveling system, and a *****in' zebrano wood shift knob, all for $30.
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the elusive Al129X is on the SAAB's that have the transverse mounted engine... if you are pulling the alternator off the top of the engine by the firewall on the drivers side you are only going to get a 90A one.
the 129X you have to get it from the passenger side wheel well.. and they are all a serp belt that i saw. the pulleys are easily changed, just make sure you have the woodruff key. to remove the pulley you can use a puller... OR if you do not have a puller... loosen the bolt a bit, hold the alt up and hit the end of the shaft/bolt and it will slide out. be careful not to damage threads. put it on in reverse and hit it with the impact wrench once or twice.
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No junk yards around here, if there were I would keep an eye out for an AMG'd W126. I did get my clear corners from the 420SEL that I got for free, and the trunk carpet matt which was amazingly clean.
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my buddy just junked a 300sd the other day. All I took was the star from the hood. My cars are all 123's, but I should have taken the altenator.
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i'm always searching for a good passenger seat bottom that I can swap into the worn out driver's seat.
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As I learned from Teutone on Benzworld, the dome light from a 87 190E with fit in the 81-85 126's but the 190 has the map light option. Wiring plugs in just the same. I just picked one up today.
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1980 500SE/AMG Euro 1981 500SEL Euro 1982 380SEL 1983 300TD 1983 500SEC/AMG Euro 1984 500SEC 1984 300TD Euro 1986 190E 2.3-16 1986 190E 2.3 1987 300D 1997 C36 AMG 2003 C320T 4matic past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350 |
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door stops
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Wow, I need to find one of those! That'd be neat!
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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) |
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I probably have one, let me know next time you're in Holland.
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Got an inst cluster from a 1979 380SE euro (126 body). It's got a trim pot to calibrate the speedo & odo. No need to change speedo when changing diff or tire size. Not sure if this is a euro thing or part of the DOT conversion by the speedo shop.
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82 300SD 202K 82 300SD 233K 83 300TD 340K 82 300TD 98k euro (parts on the hoof) 85 300TD 282K 83 300TD 197K |
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