Well, time has come to put my tank out of its misery. I can't pull parts, so it'll have to be a whole car deal. I'm getting rid of it because the B2 piston went bad, it's not worth paying to fix, and it's out of my comfort zone for self repair. I tried rehabbing everything else on the trans, but today it finally stopped going forward (didn't try R, my Honda was behind it).
Car is a grey 1984 300TD w/200K mi (stopped counting at ~190K, but I don't drive it much). Blue interior.
The good: It's a euro, so euro bumpers and aluminum wheels. Engine runs strong. I don't get blowby for about a week when I change the elbow on the breather hose, but it doesn't stay tight, then I get it. Seats are still in good condition (exception cargo nets), still supportive. Has the 3rd row seat, also in good condition. Water pump was recently replaced (165K). Accumulators repaired (I don't remember if they were replaced or repaired 180K. Hood is pretty rust free, only surface spots. Tailgate is pretty rust free. All I can see is a small surface rust spot behind the numbers. The rear glass broke though, so it has a plexiglass rear window. Fuel filters are new, some vacuum hoses too.
The bad: Carpets are horrible. I've hauled just about everything in or on this car. I have the worst dash in MB history (no debate). Spent time on the docks when PO brought it into the country. Quarter panels should be see through as rusted as they are. All I can think of for now. Will get pics in a few days.
Also, I've got a 27mm socket and some custom bent valve adjustment wrenches.

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If you're just going to sell the car you could *try* replacing the B2 piston....if it works out, you're set, if not, sell the car.

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OH come ON!!! the B2 piston is just about the easiest thing to work on with this car! especially if you are handy and can build a press in tool like described here... go for it!
however, my MB dealer wanted $140 for the piston kit...

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Press in tool?
I've read the dieselgiant instructions, but I'm afraid to drop the transmission (doesn't say how much), not sure where to put the floor jack, and have already spent too much trying to fix it w/new filter, spring kit, and some new vacuum parts.

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1984 300TD