147,000 Mile Therapy - 300D/T

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Dieselers -

Just thought I'd share my joy. Between my mechanic and myself, I have done the following to the '84 in the last week:

1. Cleaned the fuel enrichment circuit.
2. Replaced motor mounts.
3. New style fuel pre-pump.
4. New fuel lines.
5. New fuel pre-filter.
6. New shut-off valve.
7. New thermostat.
8. New radiator.
9. New brake pads.
10. New front rotors.
11. A/C charge.

Results -

1. The car doesn't stink like diesel fuel anymore.
2. The car is running at +/- 80'c instead of 100'c.
3. The brakes don't rumble to a stop anymore.
4. The car doesn't contemplate shutting-off for 10 seconds after I turn the key.
5. The car is probably about 10% faster in acceleration than before.
6. The A/C gets *really* cold.
7. There are no coolant or fuel drips on my driveway.
8. The car glides down the road like silk.

Just wanted to share my ecstasy!

-Reed
'84 300D/T almost 147,000