Yes she will have the "gorilla knob" There is also an idle adjustment knob on the dash.
Radiator is very hard to find and be very carful when taking apart the housing for the thermostat when you get to that.

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1976 240D
1976 240D parts car
1970 220D daily driver

The radiator should be all metal and can be hot-tanked or rebuilt at a radiator shop

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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

I need to have this done to my 1976 240D 115
It will cost around $300.00 I have been told by the radiator shop.

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1976 240D
1976 240D parts car
1970 220D daily driver

Any pre '80 car will not have a WDB

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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

I had a 72 280SE, like my sig says...it was 10805712012201...it wasn't till I got the 84 that I had WDB...

So, I backup your statment.

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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IT FINALLY STARTED TODAY!!!!!!!!!! After sitting for a year with no start and sitting in a barn previous to that for 17 years she finally started again today. Sadly I am at work atm but I got a call from my dad and for the first startup I got to hear it over the phone! Just wish I could have been there!

It's a bummer though! I can't drive it today because they need to order the part they shuts off the motor and it won't be in until Monday! Whatever if I waited 8 months I can wait until Monday...

My dad said it sounds better than my 240D did and it's running so smooth. UGHHHHH I wish I could have been there lol, just wanted to let you all know! Almost there!!!!!!

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76 MG Midget
78 Datsun 280Z
86 Peugeot 505
01 Subaru Outback

“Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson

I've been there , many times over .

You'll soon have it sorted out and driving sweetly like Ma 'Benz intended .

Once in a while these pop up in the SFV Pick-A-Part yards , anways complet and no one ever takes any parts , they get beat to death the crushed

FWIW , try ATF in the oil bath air filter , it'll make it self - cleaning , you'll be amazed at how much sil & dirt builds up in the cup .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

$300 for a hot tank or a re-core?

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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

re-core if I remember correctly it was several months ago.
I just keep the car off the highway and she does not get hot.

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1976 240D
1976 240D parts car
1970 220D daily driver

Well, the mechanic said he'd take her in on saturday which is cool, because I need this car asap lol

300$ isn't bad to do that to the radiator, I REALLY would prefer to do that, that way I can keep the original radiator. Rather than buying a new one.

This was seriously a MB rescue, from how nasty it looked while it was rotting away in the lot to how it now looks almost brand new. I also have a 15 gal reserve tank in the trunk.... The first owner lived in Mecca California and there was nothing there back then, especially now so I imagine he had to buy a reserve tank so he could make it to a nearby Diesel station back in the 70's... Works for me though now that I have a duel tank system, woot. I can go from California to Texas and only have to fill up 1 1/2 times....

Although the entire fuel system will probably need to be cleaned, I took out the fuel filter and damn.... Looked like someone dipped it in melted chocolate and let it dry.... Also what kind of oil do I put in the air filter housing? Just normal engine oil?

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76 MG Midget
78 Datsun 280Z
86 Peugeot 505
01 Subaru Outback

“Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Also, how hard is it to take off the fuel tank and clean it? I wanted to get that done before it goes, especially the reserve tank.

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76 MG Midget
78 Datsun 280Z
86 Peugeot 505
01 Subaru Outback

“Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Got pics of her?

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http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5...andbenzqj3.jpg1979 W123 300D Silver with Blue interior

I'll post some pictures as soon as I get my comp back up and running. The mechanic called and wanted us to bring it today, and he's spending the whole day on it tomorrow as I'm told, with the words "You should be driving it tomorrow (Saturday)".....

I really hope so!!!! I need a car ASAP. ughhhhh I'll keep you all updated. I'm REALLY curious to see what the REAL problem was. I have my faith riding on this mechanic, hope he doesn't let me down!!!

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76 MG Midget
78 Datsun 280Z
86 Peugeot 505
01 Subaru Outback

“Owning a car is like owning a dog. Every now and then, it craps on the carpet — but it’s still your dog.” - Jeremy Clarkson