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Next ..... 1979 300SD
Well, folks, I acquired this non running car today. It was repainted a few months before it stopped running a few years ago. At least it's been parked in the shade. That's a gasoline model in the background.
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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 Last edited by daw_two; 09-22-2009 at 07:27 PM. |
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yes, I would imagine its quite shady at the bottom of most lakes.
It'll buff out. Nice interior? |
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Driver's seat needs some help ......and of course, the dash. That's all I know right now.
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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 |
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Very nice. Welcome to the W116 club. Keep us posted.
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So... does it need a motor? I wonder how much longer the car behind it has been sitting.
I'm anticipating the "before and after" with a buffer wheel.
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Whats wrong with the engine? Hopefully something stupid like glowplugs or fuel filters.
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PO said....
He had taken it to the Mercedes shop for a tune up and had just left the shop when it died. He could not get it restarted it; then it got towed by the city; then he got it out of the impound lot and just parked it.
Sheeesh.....guys. Do you think it's possible that it is just out of fuel? The PO did have the car repainted about 2 months before it "died". I'm looking forward to seeing what's under the leaf mold, tree sap, wasp nests, etc.
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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 |
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if it just died out of the blue i'd expect clogged fuel filters (primary, secondary, or the tank strainer). Or maybe it did run out of diesel.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg |
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What year was it when it died....Reagan still President?
I'm glad y'all been hav'n a drought. Might need mowed after a few wet years. I can hardly wait to see what it looks like after it's been washed, too. Miracles happen!
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hey - keep that w116 running, please. they be getting rarer and rarer.
and, i know my truck seems to run better when it's clean -or is that all in my head? - though i imagine that might not solve all your problems? p.s. don't think i would return to that mechanic? (for a "tune-up" - or anything else)
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Ha ha on Reagan being president.....but it was before 9/11. I think the license tag says 2000 expiration.
Since I've got 3 617 engines sitting in donor cars, if it needs an engine, it will get one. It probably won't be a total restoration, but any rust I find will be treated with some type of POR15 stuff or look-a-like. So, what do you use to clean "moss" off of a car???
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Power washer
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The black makes me think the tree above it has spit bugs. They suck the sap, then poop out sugary liquid. Mildew and algae think it's yummy stuff.
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1979 240D, 4spd manual, Power Sunroof, manual windows, 147k miles, Pastel gray/Black MB Tex. 1991 300D 2.5 - Smokes like it's on Crack! Last edited by Brandon_SLC; 09-23-2009 at 10:32 PM. |
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I "almost" wish I wasn't going on my road trip tomorrow.......
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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 |
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Got to spend some time with "next" today......hooked up big battery with a battery charger\boost starter; checked the oil; checked the air filter (SURPRISE!!! BRAND NEW!!!! no acrons, spiders, or other creatures), hooked up a jug of clean fuel to the lift pump and opened the door. Glow plug light indicator works......turned the key and click and umph. Well, either the starter is stuck or the engine is "stuck". I removed the fuel injector lines but did not get the injectors out. That takes a BIG and deep socket.
So, I'm going to remove the injectors and squirt something into each cylinder and let it soak for a while. Haven't decided what to use...... I did notice something that I had not before.......look at the condition of these bundts!!!! Here's the spare in the trunk; notice where I wiped the dust off.
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