Cool! Then you'll have room and funds to buy mine.

Sixto
87 300D^2

Great story. I am hoping to score another TD in this fashion.

I have been tempted to remove the alda, but have not committed to the idea.

Have any pics of this rescued old dog?

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83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive)
84 300SD Daily driver
85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily.
98 E300D *sold
86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home.

shertex, here's your next project - http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/322167-1987-300d-3-0-4-door.html

Sixto
87 300D^2

Install a boost controller between the wastegate and the turbo. That will help it build boost slightly faster.

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