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02-19-2009, 09:43 PM
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Most Comprehensive Mechanical Restoration
I'm curious to see who's gone "all out" in bringing their car up to speed mechanically. Here's what I've done to my car over the last 2 years:
09/2006 - 2007 New Clutch Reset Cam Timing Reset Injection Timing New Ignition Switch, Lock Cylinder, Ignition Lock Housing, Glow Plugs and Glow Plug Relay New Starter New Timing Chain Tensioner New Belts New Voltage Regulator New Front Flex Disc New Engine Mounts New Fan Shroud Flushed Radiator Flushed Power Steering Replaced Tranny Fluid with Redline MTL Replaced Rear End Fluid with Mobil 1 Synthetic Flushed Brakes New Auxillary Fan Drained Fuel Tank, Cleaned Tank Screen, Blew out Metal Fuel Lines, Replaced Rubber Fuel Lines, Ran Two Cans of Diesel Purge Through New Windshield Washer Nozzles New Thermostat New Air Filter New Fuel Filters October 2007 New rear axles - not remans New axle shaft seals January 2008 4 new brake lines March 2008 272,000 miles 4 New Bilstein Comfort Shocks Adjusted Valves April 2008 New OE A/C compressor, Expansion Valve and Receiver/Drier Charged with R-12 May 2008 New Radiator, water pump, radiator cap New Oil Cooler Lines New Oil Cooler New Water Temperature Sensor July 2008 New Alternator Rebuilt Fuel Injectors and Balanced - Monark Nozzles August 2008 New Upper Control Arms New Fuel Filters September 2008 New Subframe Bushings New Lower Control Arm Bushings New Guide Rod Bushings New Brake Pad Sensors
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Scott 1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000) 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold) 1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold) 1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!) 1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold) 1995 Ducati 900SS (sold) 1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold) 1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.) 1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold) 1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold) 
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02-19-2009, 10:32 PM
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dont have the cash right now to do what i should to the 77 but itll get there.
I believe in if its not broken why fix it?
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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life 1991 190E 2.6(120k) 1983 300D(300k) 1977 300D(211k)
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02-19-2009, 11:11 PM
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1981 300SD
Used 617 Engine Used Transmission Used transmission mount bracket New tranny filter New 617 oil pan New shocks (sachs in the front, bilstiens in the rear) New tie rod ends (2) New LCA bushings New UCA's New Bearings in front New Lower Ball joints New idler arm bushing New Brake calipers in front, rebuilt backs New Rotors all around New brake lines New OE pads New pad sensors New steering dampener Used expansion tank New injector nozzles New motor mounts New transmission mounts New frontal flex disk New air cleaner mounts New oil filter housing gasket New turbo oil supply gasket New exhaust hangers New left guide rod to foot well ball joint New guide rod mounts new expansion tank hose ( to lower radiator) New windshield PS fluid and filter change New hood pad Used pass side seat switch Used driver side seat transmission Used blower motor Used passenger side carpet Used starter Used rear hat deck (mine was sun bleached) CD Player Used sunroof Cable Used sunroof motor nylon gear Used headlight door Used fresh air vent Used trunk carpet New paint New wheels Used Eibach front springs New rear spring pads Im sure theres many more parts ive gotten from pick n pull also that Ill never remember. On the motor I replaced these in the year prior to the swap: Rebuilt the vac pump New water pump New thermostat New radiator hoses New belts New primer pump Remember, theres nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes! (got this car for 150 dollars)
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 1981 300SD 512k OM603 Last edited by turbobenz; 02-19-2009 at 11:31 PM.
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02-20-2009, 08:20 AM
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Scott 1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000) 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold) 1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold) 1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!) 1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold) 1995 Ducati 900SS (sold) 1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold) 1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.) 1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold) 1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)
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02-20-2009, 08:23 AM
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Nice job! I got mine for $700. Even after all of the work I've done, its still a cheap car - and I feel confident in driving it anywhere! Scott
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Scott 1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000) 1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold) 1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold) 1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!) 1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold) 1995 Ducati 900SS (sold) 1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold) 1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.) 1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold) 1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)
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02-23-2009, 07:44 AM
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1987 W201 190D
From memory in the last two and a half years, probably forgot some things: Rebuilt the transmission - all new soft parts, many new bearings, new (used) K2 assembly and support Mobil 1 ATF at first change - about 2000 miles later Battery Repaired broken wires to left rear window - broken inside the rubber hinge bellows Repaired broken seat springs Hazard flasher switch Various bulbs OVP relay ELR relay Valve lifters - first just the two that were bad, later the remainder Serpentine belt Belt tensioner, damper, idler Nice F/R carpets Starter Alternator AC compressor, condenser, expansion valve, receiver/drier, pressure switch R134 Front pads and rotors Rear pads and rotors Flush brake system Windshield (due to terrible pitting) Lower ball joints Front springs (one had 1/2 a broken coil) Front control arm bushings Front Bilstein comfort shocks, boots, bump stops Front strut mounts Idler arm bushings Tie rods Steering damper Alignment Partial rear suspension rebuild - the worst of the arms, the rest TBD. Driveshaft flex discs Tires Bought 3 good used rims for snows Heater core Replaced foam seals on climate control flaps Climate control push button unit Climate control fan switch Relamped entire cluster Repaired odometer Oil filler cap o-ring Fuel filler surround boot Engine thermostat Various temperature switches for EGR, fan, etc. Throttle cable plastic bushing on lever - engine end Driver's door lock cylinder (now need passenger door side...) Front speakers Upgraded Becker stereo with aux input iPod charger/line amp Cleaned and lubed aspirator fan motor Front engine mounts Cylinder head (old one cracked) Chain tensioner rail Oil chain tensioner rail Water pump Glow plugs Front crank seal IP delivery valve seals IP shut off lever shaft seal Breather piping Fuel tank strainer & filters Fuel thermostat o-ring IP mount o-ring Cruise control actuator link (ball socket worn, kept falling off) Routine oil changes with Mobil-1 0W-40 TBD: Rear suspension rebuild completion including shocks Change diff oil to Mobil 1 Repair rocker panel rust Passenger side lock cylinder Troubleshoot glow plug relay - light comes on inconsistently, starts sometimes poorly Block heater Small under seat subwoofer (Blaupunkt) Replace or lube blower motor (noisy) Would love to find really nice front door inner panels in red Whatever she throws at me next Paid $500 for the car... silly me.
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1987 W201 190D Last edited by JonL; 02-23-2009 at 07:46 AM. Reason: Remembered another thing or two.
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02-23-2009, 10:55 AM
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Lets see...
Used engine new clutch new drive shaft new center drive shaft bering new flex disks new wheels new hub caps new tires new turbo new intercooler Modified intake manifold new manifold gasket new radio new speakers used dashboard remanufactured (by me) seats good used carpeting new rear floor panels new pasenger channel metal new springs all around new UCAs new LCA bushings new guiderod mounts new rear swaybar and mounts alignment Modified fuel filter new fuel lines throughout new grill badges.  I'm sure I have missed something. My car cost me $400
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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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02-23-2009, 12:27 PM
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Thanks,diesel purge works for windsheild nozzles.
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1999 w140, quit voting to old, and to old to fight, a god damned veteran
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02-23-2009, 02:46 PM
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Maybe this thread should be a sticky titled:
Ain't no such thing as a cheap Mercedes- That said, I've been financially lucky on both my vehicles, the only downside is the amount of weekend time I spend fiddling. At a certain point, you've got to consider your labor as if you were getting paid. If I did that, I'd probably be better off flipping burgers.
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02-23-2009, 10:03 PM
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I washed mine today. Does that count? Actually, at first thought it would be something to be proud of, but then it seems kind of depressing to total it all up. So I will enter this....
WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP IT CHUGGING 
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"Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do." Goethe *********************************** 1951 Chevy 3100 2003 Indian Chief Roadmaster 1983 GMC 1 ton Dually 1982 Chevy 1 ton Dually, service body (sold) '90 GMC Suburban 6.2 "SS Veg-Burban" (single tank WVO\diesel conversion) SOLD '81 300D ~ Mama's car...my job (now my car)(but still my job) SOLD '83 300sd ~ rescue car SOLD 2005 Ford Taurus (Mama's new car)(NOT my job!)
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02-23-2009, 10:03 PM
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give me 5 minutes
ok got it.. as you all know I bought hatterasguy's SDL.. which is officially mine now. He put a lot.. ok an insane amount of money into it. Which was awesome this is the best car I have ever had.   Lets see.. items that stick out AC system Timing chain vacuum pump offical MBZ fluids all around radiator water pump radiator shroud oil cooler oil cooler lines valve cover gasket valve tappets there is soo much new stuff its crazy.... Last edited by TheDon; 02-23-2009 at 10:13 PM.
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02-23-2009, 10:18 PM
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Wow, now that is organization!
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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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02-23-2009, 10:22 PM
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On Norm just since I got him:
New climate control servo New Aux water pump New glow plugs Ground wire to get cluster functional New tires (2) Greasecar kit And that's it. There are a few things I want to take care of as well! That'll be in the near future.
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02-23-2009, 10:29 PM
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So I need more and I do need to put the receipts from the dealership in some better order. I put it in page protectors, Hatty had them 3 hole punched and put in the binder.. I like page protectors.. I think there are over 500 receipts in there plus a 2" stack of recipts from other places(register reciepts) plus its broken up into sections...first section, parts order, second half work done to car in order by date, third.. documents related to the car I'll probably sit down and do that this weekend when I'm not doing work or homework then add up every reciept to truly see how much was put into this money pit. I found a notecard in with the stuff and it had like "current total, $11k and some change"... that was like almost near the middle plus... I now have a massive binder of records to show off to my delorean friends that also have massive binders... thats what gets the chicks.. massive binders... I like organization... iWrock probably has me beat though... oh well guess I'll just have to start throwing money at the car for fun Last edited by TheDon; 02-23-2009 at 10:38 PM.
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