what year parts exchange w/ a 85 300D turbo?
 

My car is a 1985 300D turbo

I have found a 83 240D 4 speed in a JY and want to know if most parts are interchangable??
looks like the tires are the same size and found a bendix caliper that I need, want to make sure those years
interchange...

will the a/c compressor fit as well? what about the bumper? And the white vacuum control valve?
The one near the IP... what else should I be looking for? The tail lights looks the same, what about
the air cleaner bracket??

This one has the manual a/c controls and the becker europa w/ cassette also has a few good hubcaps (2)
and the back seat looks in good condition, the front seats were still springy but leaned to the left a little...
still has the first aid kit

It is the cream color w/ the palomino interior......both outside rearview mirrors were gone..
man the mosquitos were awful.......does not look like the car was wrecked...I think it had like
160,000 miles on it but that could be wrong. has carpets in ok shape
Anyone have interest in any of these parts? I am after stuff like switches and a/c compressor and a caliper,
maybe spare tire

How can you tell if the door straps are still good? I found one removed from the car, sitting in the seat...what should I look for ???

hard to tell on the door checks out of the door, you don't have enough strength to test it in your hand. put it back in the door and open and close it. smooth? keep, popping/noisy? leave it.

so the calipers from the 83 will fit on the 85?? how do I check the compressor?

yes, they should fit.

Sounds like you need to do some research using the Mercedes-Benz EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) (free to USA citizens with a credit card):

http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/welcome.jsp

thanks will check it out..

Easier to read.

1981 - 1985 on brake, suspension, body and trim.

Danger:
Do NOT mix ATE and Bendix on the same axle...

Thanks, I already know I have bendix in front,
stripped bleeder screw out a while back but it
still works no leaking, pulling or any other wierd things
stops straight too

I dont know what is in the back for calipers, I have
not been able to find anything that looks the same
here is a pict maybe someone has seen these before
no rush everything works, just courious
Maybe these are just old style clips?

Attachment 82830

Attachment 82831

You say it has a Becker Europa Cassett radio. Is it any good? how much?
I may be interested.

The Door check, remount it. 3 screws and the door pin. open and close the door to check the condition.

Charlie

Answer
 

Those are Bendix rear calipers.

You can use Bendix or ATE on the front or rear, they are interchangeable.
Just don't mix them on the same axle.

How'd you get so smart Roy?
Thank you
Any way to check/test the vcv once I get it off the parts car?

Found some euro bumpers today...why does everyone like these things?
The door check that was out of the car, easily moved, so my guess...no good.. also the front door check was intact but did not work right, I guess this is one of the things you need to buy new...

Just the cool factor:cool:

I think I'll stick w/ the factory ones..for my 85, although I did like the flat style hubcaps I found...red hubcaps w/ white paint hhhmmmm...

Found all kinds of goodies...but it was so hot I could not stand it....dang it..