I have an 83 300sd I am going to drive from Athens, GA to Kalamazoo next month. I will be pulling a small pop-up camper. What do you think I should take with me? I plan on fuel filters and tools what else do you think I need?


Jon

I usually carry a spare set of belts (the old ones from the last replacement), a couple of small fuel filters, a big fuel filter, and assortment of fuses, light bulbs, etc., and enough tools for minor repairs. If you car uses any oil, I would carry a jug of whatever you like to use. It's probably more important to check out the car before you leave.

I just helped someone the other day with a blown hose far away from home.
Check your hoses and maybe bring plumbing repair tape, You'll probably have extra water on hand.

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also the battery fluid levels

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inspect oil cooler lines.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
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a spare engine in case the timing chain takes a dump.

Charlie

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2) Even less power
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Voltage regulator, if you haven't replaced it yet.

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83 SD

84 CD

I second the voltage regulator-- although you can get some more miles out of a worn out one by smacking it, should it wear down to the point where it no longer makes contact.

Also, being a diesel you can drive forever without one- if the sun doesn't go down and you dont like radio/AC etc...

That said, replace it- cheap.

The only part to ever leave me stranded in 10 years- knock on wood.

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-300K and it gets put into retirement.
'80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980.

Had a:
1973 220 (gas)
1980 300SD
1992 400E

I'm at your destination. Let me know if you need any assistance, tools, working area/garage once you arrive. Happy to help if I can.

If you post your route, you're likely to find plenty of help along the way!

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You might want to throw in a couple pairs of nitril or latex gloves and a few shop towels, in the unfortunate event that you have to get your hands dirty.

Also, I always carry some zip ties - you never know what might shake loose!

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transmission fluid, oil, water. If you have a spare car battery laying around they can come in use when you leave your light on at a restaurant or something.

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As my old boss used to say, Pack everything you would hope you would never need.

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pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.

Exactly!

I keep a set of tools, a gallon of oil, duct tape, two gallons of water and two quarts of trans fluid in the car at all times. I also carry a gallon container of B100 -- works as a lubricity additive when buying Dino D and comes in handy if you run out inthe middle of nowhere at least you got 20miles on that gallon Since I have switched to B100, I also carry two primary filters and one secondary filter. I also carry last year's fuses around for emergency spares (I change them yearly regardless of if they work or not)

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