The only way a 123 TD will get 36 mpg is if the odometer is off, going downhill from Flagstaff to Phoenix or if it's being sold on Craigslist or Ebay.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Don't forget the 2.47.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Wow this thread got all bent out of shape and I didn't did it this time

I don't know why you would get only 27mpg from a turbo......I get regularly 24 on my non turbo and the best I did was 27......maybe its because I maintain my car with a fine tooth comb...

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Just drove an 81 with 223k on it. It's nice car but not sure it was the one for me.

Any more information on to why you disliked it?

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He probably had Mr. E. W. in the passenger's seat .

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I usually get 25-26 with in town driving and up to 28-29 on the highway. I used to get a little above 24 when I first got mine but that was before I adjusted the valves and fixed some leaks and other minor adjustments. Mercedes probably made some engine and transmission improvements since your 78 or maybe the euros are slightly lighter?

get this model

Make sure the head gasket is intact, keep the transmission serviced (filter/fluid) and never look back. Get one with r134 refrigerant. Every now and then you have to replace the evaporator which is pretty good job.

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I know. It was started before you came on board..................by some Grumpy Old Men.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I used to own a 92 FJ80. I sold it 3 years ago. That was a great truck in the Snow. Very under powered but has some serious grip in the snow. I bought it in 2003, and sold it in 2010 for the same price I bough it for. Good Luck

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2001 E55

2001 E320 Sedan

2001 Subaru Legacy

2006 SLK280

2016 Subaru Outback 3.6

And here I thought you were going to do a KE70... Norwegian OM605 build -> 1980 Ke70 Corolla

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Hahah -- that was directed to 1morebike. I figured that you were a GODOC member with high honors .

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

wow... I should have kept following this thread.

I hope you guys didn't scare him off MB's!

I have 4TD's... yeah... a couple of them are in kit form...

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"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!

Just diesel swap the FJ. Thats how i ended up here. Get 12mpg from my Land Rover, got a bellhousing/crankshaft adapter for an OM603 conversion. Problem is most adapters are for the 617, which (again, let the hating begin) is probably underpowered for a SUV. Not sure if the 80 is AWD like my Rover, because that saps power also.

BTW. My Discovery is riding on FJ80/(LX450?) Coils! (Probably the only good part on the FJ) ok, i'll stop

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Lotus 7 replica-20valve 4AGE
06' 500R Ninja Naked/Café/Custom
86' 300 SDL (Donor)
98' Discovery 50th anniversary (Recipient of transplant)

Have you considered using wrenches, screwdrivers, and sockets? Might have better results than with that comb!!

(snarky old fart runs for cover)

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Here's a sig line...
Mine: '68 Corvette LS1/4L65E, 83 240D, 2000 GMC 4x4, 08 FLSTC Anniv
Hers: '72 Corvette 454/4spd, '99 MB SLK, '93 Metro vert, 78 240D, '92 Silverado, '65 Fjord Rustang, '59 Fjord Fairlane, '17 Slingshot.