Mercedes Benz I was looking at this. I have a 1984 300d with a dead transmission. Would this make a possible donor and is it a turbo? It has been to long since I looked at the text on the back but I seem to recall the text on the right saying turbo if it was longer but I can't recall for sure.

Looks like like a turbo, based on the RH side of the trunk lid. You could look up years for the turbo in the US, and see if 82 is included.

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All things are burning, know this and be released.

82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

You're four times

It's hard to

more likely to

concentrate on

have an accident

two things

when you're on

at the same time.

a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

1982-1985 US 300Ds are all Turbos. There is a mix in '81, and everything before that is NA.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

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."

You can't tell much with the car not running or from the pics and description. I'd but it if it had what I need and it was near salvage value. I'd also consider repairing and driving depending on condition when I went to look. Takc cash & lead with the Ben Franklins if nice.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

There's a phone number, why not call? or is that a lost form of communications..

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It's hard to go wrong for $500

X2 and a little trouble shooting is easier than swapping. Stopped running could be simple fuel filters, glow plugs, air filter.

Must be the week for $500 MB's Link to CL

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BENZ THERE DONE THAThttp://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...c/progress.gif
15 VW Passat TDI
00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
(o\|/o)

Maybe for disenchanted VW owners looking to spend their $500?

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

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."

some tranny problems can be fixed easy.

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1999 w140, quit voting to old, and to old to fight, a god damned veteran

There is no such thing, as a cheap Mercedes....

Beware the 500$ cars or the ones that tacked on 2k more....

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A good price. I paid $400 for my 1984, which had frame issues (crash repair), intending to use its engine to fix my 1985. But I repaired the problems and drive it today, plus found a great engine for my 1985. Since it turns over but doesn't run, it might be hard to check for blow-by. You could test compression pressure, but that is not trivial. Tranny could be the same condition as yours. Tranny rebuild kits cost ~$300, which greatly limits options. A 1985 might be better, for its later transmission and rear-end, which gives a taller highway gear. My 1984 buzzes >3000 rpm at 65 mph, which gets annoying. It always seems like there should be another shift.

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

Beware of new cars which require full comprehensive insurance, the loan will cost interest, the electronic stuff may not be able to be fixed and likely come with Safety Recalls Already applying to them....

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

You borrow to buy cars? I know that I can afford it if I have the ability to write a check. I know that I want it if I'm willing to write a check.

I had to look in the VW Owner's Manual to figure out how to turn the tire pressure light off. This may be my last modern car - if I can get the old stuff the way I want them.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

AKA Volkswagen...

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