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JSP -W123 79 300D Spanish spec. restoration
Hi, I have recently bought a w123 300d because I miss my fathers old 240D Mercedes.
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![]() ![]() ![]() Well first diagnosis has been done: - All the fluid (some are factory even) - All coolant hoses are hard as wood. Radiator need also to be replaced and thermostat. - Dreaded Vacuum issue. - fuel guage wapping under 1/2 (cluster replacement time anyway) - High beam isnt working (some electric fault) - Indicator lens are broken - A/C is missing some lines and condensor - Valve cover is sweating like mad - Rust (common places) needs rewelding - Front windscreen has a big star in it - Car is left lower than right? - Paint is bad maybe a detailing needed - Interior some bits needs to be redone - Some of the plastic interior parts are broken - Needs lubrication (all hinges and hood release) - Front left makes a noise when steering (steering joint?) - Diesel purge --------------------------------------------------- Upgrades: - Rear headrests - RPM meter original Diesel (so need the diagnosis plug etc.) - Final drive upgrade - Flexdisc - Shocks - steel brake lines - wheels (barocks - instrument cluster - Some of the Wiring - battery vent (so the tray wont rust anymore) That's for now. Here are the parts and fluids I bought before the car came in: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Some Original tools (hooks) I bought 15 years ago. ![]() Last edited by jsp300D; 08-15-2018 at 10:22 PM. |
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Just had some time to work on the W123 so started with the fluids and filters:
Old air filter had to be cut when removing it. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Battery vent extended. Need to have a look where to put the tube. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Some pictures from the backseat and C pillar. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by jsp300D; 08-15-2018 at 10:23 PM. |
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30/10/2018:
Fixed my headlight main beam (wiring): ![]() Fuse of the Glow spirals replaced: ![]() ![]() Hooking up wiring for the tachometer: ![]() Repainting some of the parts to the original state: ![]() Warm white LEDs: ![]() 5/11/18 Bought a Co2 fire extinguisher if I ever get a runway I can stop it: ![]() 8/11/18 Bought a clean and rust free battery tray: ![]() 10/11/18. Fixed the not warming up thermostat: Seems to be rotten away: ![]() ![]() 5 November 2018: New AGM battery in ![]() 9/11/18 Replaced all the fuses due age: ![]() 9/11/18 Finally Original MB hoses in: ![]() ![]() ![]() Also fixed the license plate light holders: ![]() ![]() |
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I want to adjust the time back to winter time and guess what? The adjuster breaks off
![]() Tried to reglue it ![]() Then I tried to make two clock one by using the w116 print and the w123 mechanism. ![]() Left one is W116 300sd and right one w123 300d Both has the same resistor on the tester. ![]() ![]() ![]() tried to replace all the components but, doesn't work. ![]() This one works: ![]() Comparison of the chip blanks ![]() 120ohm on the main resistor 118.9 is <5% is pass. ![]() Then I greased everything so that it won't rust ![]() ![]() Back to one piece ![]() I replaced the caps before already. ![]() Then I tried to hook up the tachometer to see if it works: ![]() Fan 1500rpm > tachometer 1500rpm ![]() |
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Nice to see some good works being done here .
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-Nate 1982 240D 408,XXX miles Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better |
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Thanks for the reply, I am hoping to drive mine next year spring.
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Last edited by jsp300D; 11-22-2018 at 10:21 PM. |
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