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Old 03-08-2015, 12:52 PM
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Mileage is 197,000 on the original motor, verified with the Mercedes dealer prinout of all repairs. Has 4 speed tranny replaced (rebuilt) not sure if it has overdrive or not
The ride in this thing is unbelievable, feels like a new car.

I looked under the car, no leaks no rust!! The exhaust pipe even looks great

I was told that the green coolant is OK because the radiator is aluminum, that was direct from the horses mouth (MB Mechanic)
I questioned that too. Please correct me if Im wrong..This newer gas model is all greek to me. Now I have to learn about this engine, but so far its awesome

Dont forget the special edition has the telescoping steering wheel too!!
Electric seats that work!! The back of the seat is electric and the seat bottom tilts as well, passenger side seat is electric as well. I havent pushed all the buttons yet on passenger side...may try that today

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Old 03-08-2015, 12:59 PM
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$39.50 to fill it up!!!
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Old 03-08-2015, 03:25 PM
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MB battery, and a valve cover that doesn't have peeling paint... Nice car!
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Old 03-08-2015, 09:55 PM
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Welcome to the gasser club. I think Pelican still offers a "12 step program" for former diesel enthusiasts!
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Old 03-08-2015, 10:25 PM
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Mileage is 197,000 on the original motor, verified with the Mercedes dealer prinout of all repairs. Has 4 speed tranny replaced (rebuilt) not sure if it has overdrive or not
The ride in this thing is unbelievable, feels like a new car.

I looked under the car, no leaks no rust!! The exhaust pipe even looks great

I was told that the green coolant is OK because the radiator is aluminum, that was direct from the horses mouth (MB Mechanic)
I questioned that too. Please correct me if Im wrong..This newer gas model is all greek to me. Now I have to learn about this engine, but so far its awesome

Dont forget the special edition has the telescoping steering wheel too!!
Electric seats that work!! The back of the seat is electric and the seat bottom tilts as well, passenger side seat is electric as well. I havent pushed all the buttons yet on passenger side...may try that today
It's hard to pass up a car that you find attractive, and at a good price. Regardless, whether gas or diesel powered.
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Old 03-08-2015, 11:40 PM
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It's hard to pass up a car that you find attractive, and at a good price. Regardless, whether gas or diesel powered.
Reminds me of this scene - http://youtu.be/zn425KBIwvg

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Old 03-09-2015, 12:04 AM
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Lol, sixto......no I'm not perfect!!!

But I do really like the HP of this thing
Just recently turned up the alda on the diesel
Felt like a gasser after that adjustment.
At least this summer I'll have air...5 summers is long enough
Without air in florida
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Old 03-09-2015, 12:21 PM
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I was told that the green coolant is OK because the radiator is aluminum, that was direct from the horses mouth (MB Mechanic)
I questioned that too. Please correct me if Im wrong..
Green is wrong, it doesn't have the buffering capacity and additives to keep the plastic bits from getting brittle.

MB radiators have been aluminum for a LONG time, that is a lousy excuse for cheeping out on the coolant.
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Old 03-09-2015, 02:46 PM
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I have never owned one, but judging from the 1990's M-B gassers I see in the junkyard, most used the Bosch Jetronic fuel system. For a mechanical engineer like me, it is a wonder. A plate is pushed by the inlet airflow to control the fuel flow, which is distributed to each injector by a "fuel distributor". It is all mechanical I think, like a distributed carburetor on steroids. First time I saw one was when I helped a girl with her 1990's VW Jetta (bad fuel pump, ran great on starter fluid). To work right, everything must be pristine since the airflow force is weak. I think the flapper pivot used jewel bearings. Downside of course is repairs, and parts are astronomically priced for M-B and BMW. Many people convert these gassers to more modern electronic fuel injection and sparking, using megasquirt and such.
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Old 03-09-2015, 03:02 PM
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the later ones used the m104 engine which didn't use K-jet with the exception of a few very early models. They use HFM, fully electronic fuel injection with distributor less ignition.
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Old 03-09-2015, 07:18 PM
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I have never owned one, but judging from the 1990's M-B gassers I see in the junkyard, most used the Bosch Jetronic fuel system. For a mechanical engineer like me, it is a wonder. A plate is pushed by the inlet airflow to control the fuel flow, which is distributed to each injector by a "fuel distributor". It is all mechanical I think, like a distributed carburetor on steroids. First time I saw one was when I helped a girl with her 1990's VW Jetta (bad fuel pump, ran great on starter fluid). To work right, everything must be pristine since the airflow force is weak. I think the flapper pivot used jewel bearings. Downside of course is repairs, and parts are astronomically priced for M-B and BMW. Many people convert these gassers to more modern electronic fuel injection and sparking, using megasquirt and such.
Another downside is K-Jet and KE-Jet typically mean gross polluter in California so you're limited to test only stations which charge a little more and/or don't have as favorable coupon discounts.

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Old 03-09-2015, 09:22 PM
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Old 03-10-2015, 10:48 PM
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Thanks, really loving the a/c. It was up to 80 today running errands and it stayed cool!
AND the speedo works!!!! 200 miles already!

Now for some new speakers and stereo

Anyone know the sizes for the dash and doors?

I've been to crutchfeilds?? Site and most say alterations are needed

Has anyone tried the marine speakers? Might be small enough, want to try and place into
Factory locations in dash and door.

BTW found a 94 e320 wagon in the yard, any easy requests? White w gray interior had one good tail light iirc was drivers side
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Old 03-11-2015, 03:11 PM
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Forget Crutchfield for drop in dash speakers. Here's some info for direct fit speakers - W124 300TE Speaker Replacement on the Cheap! - Mercedes-Benz Forum . There's also these - http://www.amazon.com/Brand-Cadence-Zxs-120-Speakers-Watts/sim/B000PTRFZE/2 - which drop into the dash openings after you push insulation aside. They worked very nicely with 5.25" MB Quart separates in the rear deck of my '87 300D (no door speakers). This place might still have them - http://www.lightav.com/car/cadence/cadence_zx_speakers.html .

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Old 03-14-2015, 11:55 AM
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Welcome to the gas club.. :-) I have both gas & diesel cars both are so much fun...The E320's are very nice to drive.. i'm sure you will drive it daily after driving the diesel for a while..:-) :-)

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