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04-10-2008, 09:40 PM
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In my search for a donor car for a motor swap...
I found this car and he told me it only had a few rust spots, so I asked him to take close ups and I think one, if not two is the jacking points starting to rust through, but I need to know the opinions of people who know more than me.
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04-10-2008, 09:49 PM
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I'd avoid that car. If it's like my 190e was, there is a lot of rot under there!
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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#3
04-10-2008, 09:59 PM
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Hey, he still has the original jack plugs.
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DJ 84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012 
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04-10-2008, 10:08 PM
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If there is rust around the jack holes on a 190 you can be sure there is much more hidden under the surface.
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04-10-2008, 10:24 PM
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yeah, that's what I was afraid of, that car was perfect too (other than rust), 5spd, decent body, $500...
O well.
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04-10-2008, 10:29 PM
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How far are you from St Louis? I have no idea how much rust is on this car, but it might be had awfully cheap. The guy's been trying to sell it for ages.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/632274779.html
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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04-10-2008, 10:50 PM
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On a side note, just a random question, does the transmission in my 190 interchange with a 300d's? I just found a 300D with tranny problem for cheap near me and my trans is fine so I was thinking I could use some parts off my car for that one and have a decent 300
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#8
04-10-2008, 10:55 PM
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O, bummer, that 190 is an auto...
O well, price is right so I'll email him anyways.
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04-10-2008, 11:55 PM
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it looks like a good engine donor to me!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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04-11-2008, 07:41 AM
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04-19-2008, 11:28 AM
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I just called about this one; sounds like it's ready to run, though, and would be too good as a donor car. Seller says it's a 190e, gas, 5 speed, several new parts, claims no rust:
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/car/647562989.html
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1992 300D 2.5T 1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold) 1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy" 1974 Triumph TR6 1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)
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