Do you have any photos of this beast? You know I love non turbos...

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Not currently, but you could try this:
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/4698236729.html
Did try saving the images on my cell, but didn't work. I think with your handywork and my past experiences, could fix the front seats. But the first thing on the list is at leas find an engine.

More later, got to go.

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Current fleet:

1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

There is no terminal block on the wheelhouse for the starter on a '79. The only way I know of to "hotwire" a '79 is to use a small screwdriver and connect the start wire terminal withe the battery cable terminal without touching it to ground. It has to be done by feel, as it is very hard to see down there. If you plan to remove the starter, it is not easy the first time (it gets easier once you figure out the way it fits through the obstacles). It will only fit through the space between the frame and steering components with the steering all the way (left I think?).....Rich

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All Diesel Fleet
1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL
2005 E320 CDI (daily)

LOTS of parts for sale!


EGR block kit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html

1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This!
Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst.

Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html