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Hello
New to the board, did'nt see a lounge so I thought I'd say hello a a/all here.
My newest adoption is a 1980 240D, pretty good shape, vacuum leaks, vac pump not working, one or more plugs not glowing, nothing major that I can see, wanting to try the wvo conversion. Not new to diesels but am new to the Benz's, I'll try and keep the dumb questions to a minimum. Don
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Welcome,,, you have found the best resource for Mercedes knowledge on the planet. Use the Search function for most questions.
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Thanks, I'm doing that now, lots of Benz learning to do.
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Just kidding! welcome. B |
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Thanks for the welcome, well I don't think it will get many speeding tickets, I guess I should add it's a auto, you can stop laughing now, I got her to try the veggie thing, if it works well I'll probley sell and upgrade to a 300 turbo.
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that's why i'd get a 240D, to experiment. My mechanic has one that he still drives with almost a million and a quarter miles! He's replaced much of the interior, suspension, and various engine components like piston sleeves, etc, but the car simply will not die. I can't get him interested in biodiesel, though. Living in the grease pit of Louisiana, Mississippi, ETEX and Arkansas I'd sure consider it.
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Welcome! There's a great diesel forum here with plenty of knowledgeable help and tons of info in the archives.
Cheers, Chris
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Chris 2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package 2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options 1998 E430 - sold 1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold 1977 280E - sold 1971 250 - retired "And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon |
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Those 'early' models were true tanks.
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Chris 2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package 2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options 1998 E430 - sold 1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold 1977 280E - sold 1971 250 - retired "And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon |
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Thanks for the welcome, yeah seems to be lots of threads here, sleeved engine huh, can they be replaced in car ? that would make for a easier rebuild.
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Welcome from STL...have fun and learn a lot! This forum has the best tech information of any brand-specific forum I've ever seen, and polite discussions, for the most part, in OD.
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Welcome. The 240d is one of the best built cars ever. I like them so much I have had about 12 of them. Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC] ..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis. |
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Thanks for the welcome Tom, just got her last night, kinda weird, it just feels "right" driving.
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1980 240D, Future WVO Ride 1997 Z-71 6.5 Turbo Diesel, modded. A Good Friend Will Bail You Out Of Jail, But A True Friend Will Be Sitting Beside You Saying "Damn That Was Fun" |
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