But does anyone in the N. Virginia/DC metro area have a transmission front pump seal for a 1984 300D?

I'll be going to the dealer tomorrow to order it, but my car is filling up someone else's garage right now.

How about ordering from the fine folks who run this forum ?

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

Because it takes just as long as ordering from the dealer. The point of this thread was trying to get it quicker than that.

Since you're new, I'll give some unsolicited info that isn't discussed much. The people that run the forum are knowledgeable and very helpful. Prices are also less than the dealer. (Not that price matters - I'm cheap but always go for quality over price when cheap won't get quality.) FWIW, many on the forum give the people that run the forum last bid. They also win all ties when I'm buying. They can also over nite many items if you'll pay the freight. Calling them may prove advantageous.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Thanks. I'll keep it in mind for future repairs. I'm not too worried about few bucks at this point.

I do not know what type of seal you need but if it a normal lip typ seal and you can read the number on the seal there are industrial bearing and seal places that can cross referance the number.
Save a trip and call by Phone first.
They also sell O-rings; but you would need to bring that in to show them.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

everything I have ever ordered from this site has arrived next day.
I think I am near one of their depots though...

Diesel911
I am a purist, so aftermarket is only if I can't afford OEM. Plus the seal is in my transmission, which I don't plan on dropping again anytime in the near future. Mercedes engineered it, and if I'm right it assuming the one I'm taking out is original then I'm going with the tried and true.

TnBob
Like I said, I'll keep it in mind. But for transmission seals I'll go to the dealer, plus the part price includes next day or two day arrival.