constructive criticism - I think $1750 is really hard for us to swallow considering it has a bad engine. I wouldn't expect a penny over $1000 for it and that is optimistic IMO, sorry Mark. I don't doubt that its nice but that is a lot for a non-running MB.

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

After laying under my TD today and admiring all the holes in the floor I decided that when the time comes I want a very very nice SD(or SDL ) with a bad engine/transmission. Then I can take all the '85 stuff out of my TD and stuff it in the w126. After driving my '85 TD and my '83 SD I have come to the conclusion that the '85 transmission/rear diff is the only way to go with a 617.

That brown SD of yours is awful purdy. I have a soft spot for poop brown cars....in my heart that is... no where else . I grew up with a poop brown Datsun. Very cool. Just not really in the cards right now for me, sorry.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

He's open to offers, I would think your post sort of goes without saying...

Shame you don't have the time for it. Perhaps the third engine would be the charm?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Now, let's see....I wonder who has a 144K mileage engine that you can hear run.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Really sad that I do not have the time to get this one back up. Shop that did the transfer was not familiar w/ diesels-did a great job, but engine didn't like it's new home I guess. I know I'm asking alot of $$$, but there are alot of new parts and time into car. Transmission IS good and shifts like clockwork. Car was solid and fun to drive. Lots of time and memories in car, but cannot put more time in to get it back. Too busy at work now and with elder relatives.

Thanks for all the input..I know what I have cash in the car-not counting the labor or my time. Just trying to stop a severed artery at this point....

Mark

If anyone knows of someone looking for a good, solid car that is needing an engine, PLEASE make offer or contact. I will have to move this soon!
Mark

I still wish but not going to happen. Don't let it get junked please.

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08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D

going, going...????

PLEASE, I don't want to scrap, (donate) but not much intersest. Car REALLY ran nice..tight, but cannot devote time anymore...