I'm trying to route lines underneath the hood on my wagon. The engine was sitting in the car, unhooked, no lines attached, etc when I bought it. I've painted the engine bay now, so no dirt lines, etc to help me figure out where everything originally was.

I'm looking for decent pictures from the firewall to the headlights over each wheel well. I've got my 84 300D for reference, but I'm not sure about the TD specific stuff and if anything is different.

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I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes!


1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

These are from my 83 300D back in 2005, all stock setup:

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

All I can think of is the SLS system that would be different from your other car.

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83 SD

84 CD

You ask ,so you shall recieve.
This is a 1985 300TD.
























Notice the line in the middle is plugged off
The PO did tht and I know not what it was. But everything works in my car.*

BaT Exclusive: Clean 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD

I can get you more pics of anything on an 85 wagon you want later this weekend. I'm sure others can get it for you faster.

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

andrew, thank you. I'm sure someone else who discovers this thread in the future will appreciate those.

However, I should have specified, I have a 1983 300TD. The 1985 has SLS routed on the driver's side and is different than pre 85 models in other respects.

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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat

I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes!


1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

The 85s have a few items not found on an 83, such as the pressure converter, blue flying saucer and ARV on the turbo.

It also has a different connection to the ALDA.

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83 SD

84 CD

Since this thread is titled 300TD pictures, here is a couple other 85TD (Cali) pictures.







Even though the OP asked for 83TD, I didn`t come across a 83 yet.


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

MBeige, my jaw drops every time I see pics of your car. All that corrosion protection on those hard lines, did you buy it that way, buy new ones or can you restore them? That is a mighty high bar to set!

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1980 300TD, SOLD
1984 300TD, 275K
1999 C230 K Black & Tan
2013 C250 Black
1974 CJ5 Red
You might faint from the fight, but you're gonna find it. Every challenge could have paradise behind it. -John Popper-

I'm dying to see updated pics of the wagon!

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1987 300SDL #1, 1987 300SDL #2, 1980 240D, 1982 300SD, 1994 S350, 1990 350SDL, 1991 350SD, 1985 300D, 2005 E320CDI

Gone, but not forgotten: 1981 300SD, 1982 300SD, 1987 300SDL, 1983 300TD, 1980 300CD, 1981 300SD #2, 1987 300D, 1987 300TDT, 1980 300D

Thank you! It probably wouldn't help to show him this picture of my first day of ownership.

My former 81 TD-T (sorry Jimmy ) is similar to the 83, but I only have one pic of it unfortunately. The only difference I can tell is the SLS reservoir and pump, as well as obviously the hydraulic lines. It should be similar to an 82 also, whoever has pics of theirs.

Here are more of my 83 300D (sans SLS) for reference. For vacuum lines use my original image above, I made some modifications to the stock setup by adding the inline filter and check valve for my vacuum adjustable headlights (unless you want to use those too).

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

Okay, you didn't have to rub it in!!

Yep, my car looks like your original ownership picture! I sure would like to know how you made the transition to the "new" car look. Is that new stuff or is that old school elbow grease?

Are the inline fuel filters on the vac lines for pump seal failure protection? Great idea.

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1980 300TD, SOLD
1984 300TD, 275K
1999 C230 K Black & Tan
2013 C250 Black
1974 CJ5 Red
You might faint from the fight, but you're gonna find it. Every challenge could have paradise behind it. -John Popper-

Thank you for taking the time to post the very clear, high-quality pictures. I'm having vacuum problems and was searching for a long time to find actual pictures of the vacuum lines routing. Now, I've got some work to do.