Hi All,

1987 300TDT with 240K miles.

Brand new to the board and to Mercedes (my family always had them - but my first). Was looking at the 240 Volvos (owned several Volvos over the years) and came across the w124 wagon - seemed to be about the same risk and expense and ease of work as the 240's but with a little more power and refined driving experience. I got mine pretty cheap (2,700) - which of course means I'll need to put a lot into it. But had good records (oil changes). I've got some unburned fuel issue and some cancer - in fact I'll be posting on the body forum shortly. I'll get some better pictures too...but for now:

welcome to the forum!
I've got two of these babies, and love them to death!
we've got several members here with great details on these 124 diesel wagons, so ask any questions you've got!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Thanks VSTech. I've got to sell another vehicle (anyone need a 1972 Suburban?) and then use the money back into the 300TD. I'll definitely have some questions but don't want to get into it until I've got the money (unburnt fuel, leaky power streering fluid, #14 head (I don't THINK there's an issue there), etc.). Best, TT

unburnt fuel, first thing is to verify the air filter is clean. then look over the exhaust for leaks that keep the turbo from maintaining pressure... then timing and injector dripping etc...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

welcome! i have alot of cancer....need to get around to fixing it lol.

That interior looks very clean.

Nice looking wagon! Sits up nice and proud.

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

Welcome, but remember:



One "T" only please....... (Your name can be an exception I guess.}


Nice car!!

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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

Welcome!! That's the same color as mine!

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www.jerseyplanning.com
1987 300TD 440K - My car
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 107K - Tim's car
2000 - CLK320 100K - Deb's car
1994 C230 150K - Josh's Car

You've come to the right place. I've lurked here for years gleaning information under a couple of different handles. If you need it these guys can locate it for you. I you don't know, learn to use the search function. If you can't find the information you need, ask and ye shall receive.

These guys and their post guided me through a chain replacement on an '85 380SE after it had jumped timing with a valve penetrating a piston. It took me a few months and about $700 to get her up and going again. The estimates I got were $3500 to 4 grand without the quotes covering the piston.

I moved to a 300SD really fast after that. Good luck with the beautiful auto!