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Old 05-02-2016, 10:21 PM
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Interesting turbo 240D on craigslist

Here's an interesting ad:

1976 mercedes 240D 115

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4 cyl. 4 sp. turbo original owner had turbo installed by dealer in 1978 or 9,runs good very minor rust. new seat pads. power windows, sun roof, 3300. calls only
No pics of turbo included, just three exterior photos . I'm half-tempted to ask if I can stop by this weekend just to check it out. If I can, I'll be sure to post photos on here. Wonder if it's a Rajay or something else.

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Old 05-02-2016, 10:26 PM
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Looks in good condition.
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Old 05-02-2016, 10:28 PM
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It does, wish I had the room...
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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

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These seem to pop up on CL every once in a while.
Dealer Installed Turbo 240D W115?



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It is interesting that the vehicle may have had a turbo since the late 1970s and still runs fine. There have been some threads on here which suggest adding a turbo is guaranteed to make a NA OM616 or OM617 explode due to lack of sodium filled valves or the correct piston oil cooling. It is only one data point, but this vehicle suggests that you can add a turbo to a NA engine and still have many years of use from the vehicle.

[As an aside, can I post in this thread, or is it reserved for PP members with infraction warnings? Oh snap! I probably deserve one for teasing you three.]
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It takes them from being as slow as a snail to being as slow as a snail in track shoes according to that article. Still, better for sure - I can see why someone would want to do SOMETHING to get down the road faster.

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Old 05-02-2016, 10:49 PM
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[As an aside, can I post in this thread, or is it reserved for PP members with infraction warnings? Oh snap! I probably deserve one for teasing you three.]
If you don't have at least 1 infraction from the thought police running this joint, you're not trying hard enough.
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Old 05-02-2016, 11:00 PM
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It actually broke 60MPH in the quarter-mile with the turbo! LOL
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Old 05-02-2016, 11:49 PM
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Here's an interesting ad:

1976 mercedes 240D 115



No pics of turbo included, just three exterior photos . I'm half-tempted to ask if I can stop by this weekend just to check it out. If I can, I'll be sure to post photos on here. Wonder if it's a Rajay or something else.

this is an opportunity to stage a race between your turbo 240 and their turbo 240 for supremacy of the world
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Old 05-03-2016, 07:14 AM
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Watch it buddy! I am very sensitive about my infractions!
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Old 05-03-2016, 11:52 AM
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Is that a Boost/Vacuum gauge in place of the clock in that old advertisement?
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Old 05-03-2016, 12:18 PM
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If you don't have at least 1 infraction from the thought police running this joint, you're not trying hard enough.
aww. come on! I'm not bad on this side of the forum!
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Old 05-03-2016, 12:19 PM
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[As an aside, can I post in this thread, or is it reserved for PP members with infraction warnings? Oh snap! I probably deserve one for teasing you three.]
if you are feeling left out, I can add one for ya!
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"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!
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Old 05-03-2016, 12:25 PM
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It is interesting that the vehicle may have had a turbo since the late 1970s and still runs fine. There have been some threads on here which suggest adding a turbo is guaranteed to make a NA OM616 or OM617 explode due to lack of sodium filled valves or the correct piston oil cooling. It is only one data point, but this vehicle suggests that you can add a turbo to a NA engine and still have many years of use from the vehicle.
That's exactly why I want to see it! I wonder if he has records to show how many miles are on the car.

I also like JB3's idea of a race. Definitely need to do that.
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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

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Watch it buddy! I am very sensitive about my infractions!
Again with the sensitive architect...

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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

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