My sister, who shares my enthusiasm for diesels, has a 1987 300D, the coolant tank of which cracked or was damaged in some way. So she is high and dry, and unable to drive more than short distances.

Does anybody have one of these in good shape?

Thanks!

HELP! Cant find a W124 Expansion Tank to buy.

Check post #39. New compatible one.

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W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

post 39 appears to discuss some generic eBay recovery tank for the 190 D.

This isn't the right one? https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/1245001349.htm?pn=124-500-13-49-M203&KeepHeader=Y

unfortunately,the models listed are all gasoline cars, and I've been told of the tank for diesel models of the 124 are different.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/1245001749.htm?pn=124-500-17-49-MBZ

This fits my NA OM603, should fit the turbo too.

EDIT: Sorry, I think it may not. Looking at the tanks listed here and the one for your car (1245001849), the tank outlet pipe orientation looks to be different. So the ones suggested here may not fit.

EDIT2: Just read Ah-kay's link, it looks like 1245001349 fits, with other members confirming. Filed for future reference!

Thanks a lot! I emailed the European vendor that sells the part, which is actually a US company produced part. I tried calling the company in New Jersey today, but they close just as I was calling them.

So I'm waiting for confirmation from the European vendor.

here is that part number from another website, which doesn't show compatibility with the 1987 300D.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-meyle-parts/coolant-expansion-tank/1245001349~mey/

and I just bought a part from pelican parts, and asked if they had an expansion tank that would fit, and they said no!

Absolutely confused

Just read post #39 and #40. Can't help if one is so ignorance. I bought 2 for my 1987 300D and they are identical. Also Jeff in post #40 confirmed it.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

So the 1245001749 from pelican parts is confirmed to work?

1245001349 this part number.

What can I say if you don't believe me and Jeff posted? You take it or leave it.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

say, brother, it's not that I don't believe you. I'm just getting over and eye problem, and these links to different posts are not visually as easy as a yes no answer.

At this point you will have to compare yours to the picture and give it a try it if seems likely enough to work to be worthwhile.

as I said, none of this is about doubting you, but rather I found going from link to link visually difficult. hard to explain unless you go through it.

The pelican part number is the number you describe, and if you tell me that several members of the forum say it works I believe them!

thanks for all the help