I rescued my '76 240D with 78K miles on it. My journey documented here may provide assistance to you. Feel free to reach out via PM and I'll be happy to help!

W115 Owner Advice Needed: Buying a 1976 240D

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Why I will never do business with "DieselKraut" again

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-used-parts-sale-wanted/378935-why-i-will-never-do-business-dieselkraut-again.html

Nice! It's somewhat similar to the situation of my car. 76 300D, parked for 17 years (2000 to 2017) in a dry container and previously well maintained. I bought it after they did the fuel tank but did far more to get it running well in the following couple years.

Every piece of rubber under the hood - ID it and buy it, because it will probably fall apart quickly if it hasn't already. Replace oil cooler lines immediately -- before you drive past the end of the block. If one goes on the highway you may lose the engine!

-Henry

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1976 Mercedes-Benz 300D, Colorado Beige / Mahogany
www.hmclever.com

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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!

Any updates on this car?

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)