Finally got around to attending to a few needed replacements on my '83 300SD. Put on a new steering shock and changed the right side motor mount (I put the left one in 3K miles ago). She was also spot on due for an oil change so she was treated to some fresh Agip 10W-40. Since we're taking her on a cross-country trip to California in May I did an inspection of things that would need to be done before we go. I found that the trans cooler hoses are beginning to show signs of aging along with the front brake hoses, but I always just change all four brake hoses to be safe. I'm getting some noise from the caster joints too so those will be done along with tie rods, drag link and an alignment. While I'm stuck underneath I'll probably change out the rear sway bar links as well. That should put her in good nick for a 5,000+ mile trip!

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Regards,
Aaron

Man, I wish you were my neighbor
Sounds like you're going to have a fun trip.
Hopefully diesel fuel prices keep dropping.

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Bob Roe
Lehigh Valley PA USA
1973 Olds 88, 1972 MB 280SE, 1978 Datsun 280Z, 1971 Ford T-Bird, 1972 Olds 88, 1983 Nissan Sentra, 1985 Sentra, 1973 230.6, 1990 Acura Integra, 1991 Volvo 940GLE wagon, 1983 300SD, 1984 300SD, 1995 Subaru Legacy L wagon, 2002 Mountaineer, 1991 300TE wagon, 2008 Murano, 2007 R320CDI 4Matic 52K, some Hyundai, 2008 BMW 535xi wagon, all gone... currently
2007 Honda Odyssey Touring, 2014 E350 4matic