Hi folks,just bought a beautiful 1985 300 dt with only 75.000 miles on it,and it is federal non california,i heard that the 1985 model have a different turbo on it,and the tranny as well,if anyone knows about it please let me know

thanks

Marino

Congratulations! Turbo is the same, transmission is a 722.416, basically the same as earlier models. Torque converter has a slightly higher stall speed. Final drive ratio is taller, lower engine rpm's for the same highway speed.

Tachometer circuit runs through the EGR module which, with the over-voltage protection relay (OVP), is cunningly hidden behind the front passenger's right-hand kick panel where no one will ever think to look. You would think Mercedes was smuggling it into the USA.

The air conditioning compressor's clutch engages through a "Klima" (brand name) relay that is unique to the model-year. Klima looks at a number of things and then decides whether it will allow the compressor to run. It is a common failure item, about $85, can be bypassed but you lose some safety things that Klima does for you. Search "Klima" for more details.

Enjoy!

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

Welcome the the MB diesel fraternity. Jeremy's fantasizing. The Klima runs $160 (http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1985-Mercedes--Benz-300d-Climate--Control&yearid=1985%40%401985&makeid=63%40%40MERCEDES+BENZ%40%40X&modelid=6193%3AMBC|1504%3AED|10000135%40%40300D&catid=242213%40%40Climate+Control&subcatid=242276@@A%2FC+Relay&mode=PA)

You should also know we have trunk badge/model police here. Since all US model 300d's came with or without turbos based on the year sold, adding 'T's' to 300d is considered redundant and is typically punished with a public flogging.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

More "good grief!" I can get it for $124.85 but even so . . .

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

When I had my AC worked on at the local indy, I was charged $300 for the Klima.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

I thought only the 85 california car had a 722.416 tranny

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'85 300D Cal 280,000 miles
'14 GLK 350 60000 miles

Did somebody call?

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Do you have a part number? You're starting to remind me of my great grandfather with your pricing guesses.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

I'll sell both of you a used one for $50 each.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

I do know the calif has a different transmission than the federal. when I serviced the trans, and was replacing the pan gasket, it wouldn`t fit. the pan gasket for the cali one is like the later model cars.

the turbo has the ARV valve on it as well as the 84. unplug the vacuum line and it should operate the same.

the 85 has the 2:88 differential.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I don't need ANY 123 parts. I wouldn't know what to do with them. I just wanted to look up the list price.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss