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Old 05-20-2012, 10:25 AM
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1987 300D Turbo...30 Miles North of Pittsburgh...

Hello,

I'm interested in selling to the best offer....

I've been driving this as a daily driver for about 10 years, but now I'm having a problem with it, and frankly, not really interested in investing any money in it.

Read this posting for a bit of information on the trouble...

Help! 1987 300D Turbo sputters, but no Start...

Over the last 4 years I have replaced the:
Vacuum pump to the updated version.
New MB Glow Plug Timer and Glow Plugs
New MB Rear Muffler. (just last May...more than $300.00)
New (Rebuilt) Bosch Alternator (last summer)
Rebuilt Rear Calipers (last summer)
New MB Brake Lines from the Front and to the New Brake Hoses (last summer)

There is some rust on the car. I've welded a patch in the floor under the Driver's seat and have also riveted another piece nearby. But the front fenders and rear quarters aren't too bad. Driver's door has some repairable rust.

The dash has a "cover" on it and the seats are showing no holes, but remember, this car is now nearly 25 years old.

I haven't really delved into the repair of this car because I have six other cars in the "fleet".

As far as the problem, it's getting fuel, air, the camshaft turns, and the glow plugs are working. It cranks and cranks, and sound like it wants to start, but it will not run. It has a #14 head and I have not bothered to do a compression check. There is no black soot in the coolant overflow tank and no coolant in the oil.

I believe that it has somehow jumped time, or the Injection Pump has sheared the front bolt or woodruff key. There could be a problem with the lift pump, but after cracking the injector lines, it seems like it's getting fuel.

This may make someone a decent parts car, or it may be able to be repaired by the right mechanic.

I have taken some photos that I can post, but PM me if you're interested...

Best regards,

The Tenor Man

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2005 Mitsubishi Galant - Not bad for a tin box...Lousey Seats
Past Vehicles.....
1994 Dodge B-250 Van- GAS HOG..Succumbed to rust!
1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Totaled but no one injured.
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1975 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above!
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:01 PM
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Some quick photos....

Here they are....
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Currently Driving.....
1987 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo - Daily Driver.
2004 Buick Rendezvous...Smaller than it looks!
2005 Mitsubishi Galant - Not bad for a tin box...Lousey Seats
Past Vehicles.....
1994 Dodge B-250 Van- GAS HOG..Succumbed to rust!
1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Totaled but no one injured.
1977 Mercedes Benz 240D - Loved it, but SLOWWW! - Succumbed to RUST!
1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above! -
1975 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above!
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:02 PM
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And a few more...

Here they are....
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1987 300D Turbo...30 Miles North of Pittsburgh...-pict0691.jpg   1987 300D Turbo...30 Miles North of Pittsburgh...-pict0692.jpg   1987 300D Turbo...30 Miles North of Pittsburgh...-pict0693.jpg   1987 300D Turbo...30 Miles North of Pittsburgh...-pict0694.jpg  
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Currently Driving.....
1987 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo - Daily Driver.
2004 Buick Rendezvous...Smaller than it looks!
2005 Mitsubishi Galant - Not bad for a tin box...Lousey Seats
Past Vehicles.....
1994 Dodge B-250 Van- GAS HOG..Succumbed to rust!
1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Totaled but no one injured.
1977 Mercedes Benz 240D - Loved it, but SLOWWW! - Succumbed to RUST!
1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above! -
1975 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above!
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Old 05-22-2012, 08:34 PM
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Can you give a ballpark $ figure of what you are looking for?
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Old 05-24-2012, 06:01 PM
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Thanks for asking....

I was thinking about $500.00....Lots of good parts....

If you're interested in taking a look, send me a message...

Many thanks,

The Tenor Man
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Currently Driving.....
1987 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo - Daily Driver.
2004 Buick Rendezvous...Smaller than it looks!
2005 Mitsubishi Galant - Not bad for a tin box...Lousey Seats
Past Vehicles.....
1994 Dodge B-250 Van- GAS HOG..Succumbed to rust!
1989 Mercedes Benz 260E - Totaled but no one injured.
1977 Mercedes Benz 240D - Loved it, but SLOWWW! - Succumbed to RUST!
1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above! -
1975 Mercedes Benz 240D - Same as above!
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Old 05-30-2012, 11:18 PM
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I'd love to have this and think the price is fair, but I'm coming up empty trying to find a way to transport it here economically.
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Old 06-02-2012, 10:41 AM
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How many miles are on it, and did you ever completely replace the filters? Also is the car white or a gray color?
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I take it it's gone,,,

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