I think I found the moldiest one yet It's a 300E that I'll make into a 300D, I cant find anything on it's VIN but I have Emailed the Classic Center and maybe get a Decoding from them.. I have an 84 300SD with a 617 Engine. Think it would fit in the 300E?

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

A good wash, maybe the claybar. It'll buff right out.

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1981 240D ChinaBlue (Got her running with a donor engine.)
1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof.
1984 300TD manual sunroof. (Electrical Gremlins)

boy, that will be a real pleasure to clean up, it looks really solid under all that crap. Gonna be like night and day.

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High pressure hot wash needed !!
Whats it like inside ?? Hope its not just as bad!!

You will need the diesel trans as well.

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I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

I have the entire Driveline. the interrior is perfect, no cracks, no smell even believe it or not, the steering wheel has that moldy look to it. it has 160,000 miles on it I think this car was originally Red... around a couple of the handles you can see red paint.. it's Ironicly the same color as my wagon is supposed to be.

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

617 wont fit in a W201 but I cant say for sure on a W124.. maybe it has a taller bay

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1992 850i 6 speed
1991 M3 S54B32 swap
2007 328iT/6 RWD sport wagon
1987 325E 330iZHP engine swap
2004 Vespa 200GT
1976 W115 240D getting a much bigger engine. 5.5L
1997 R129 SL600 5AT

I can measure it's current engine and the 617 here. if not There's a few other types... I have access to a 603 in the junk yard if it's smaller

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

i'd just walk away

the 603 would probably be a more direct swap

For heaven's sake be careful of your health. I know you would wash it thoroughly and try to remove all mold and mildew, but having seen flood cars in our area since Oct. '09, you cannot be too careful. Even the ductwork will have that stuff in it and it doesn't take a lot of mold to cause all kinds of respiratory problems. I'm just saying..."Be careful"!!

It's classic project car hell, a car infested with mold coupled with an engine swap few or none have done.

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1980 240d
1999 SL500

Just on the curious side: How do you plan to get it clean on the inside? I ask because I always want to know how to solve a problem I might run into one day.
Is there a specific product you will try, or just plain soap and water?

x2. A very good friend had his 2 kids in hospital with serious respiratory issues due to mold exposure...

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1980 300TD(euro non turbo): Eng: 617.912 /Tran:722.118
1985 300SD: Eng: 617.951/Tran: 722.416

the mold is on the outside, it's a little mildew'y inside but not the worst car I've seen, it's never been flooded, just parked under a tree when the engine started leaking oil. I can get the car for cheap ~200.00. the interrior is fine just the steering wheel really. no odd smells etc. I need something to Futz with when I have the time.. my last project was a dismal failure.. this one might be fun

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1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

Mold is the bad stuff. Mildew, not so much. Sometimes will stain upholstery and carpets so, good luck. $200 is a great price if it doesn't need too much.

I am with you. Working on these cars is fun. Hard to say without seeing the car but if the interior is not that bad, go for it. Can t Wait to see how it looks after a good clean up.
Enjoy

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1980 300TD(euro non turbo): Eng: 617.912 /Tran:722.118
1985 300SD: Eng: 617.951/Tran: 722.416