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Diesel Discussion
12-14-2018, 08:05 PM
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Just bought an '84 W123 300D Turbo
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I just finished skimming through this thread...
I just finished skimming through this thread which you started a few years back. Sounds as if you spent a fair amount of time patching Ol'Betsie together and hopefully were able to enjoy a few good...
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Diesel Discussion
12-03-2018, 03:10 PM
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Brauner Benz article in the most recent Star Magazine
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eight88
Great story. Would love to take a close look at...
Great story. Would love to take a close look at it, inside and out. Sounds like a spot in a Mercedes museum is well deserved.
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Diesel Discussion
09-12-2018, 07:53 PM
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Look what followed me home: a 1990 250D!
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I'm really impressed with the rear seat...
I'm really impressed with the rear seat upholstery. It looks to be in showroom condition. Was that standard at the time, a factory option, or custom?
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Diesel Discussion
08-21-2018, 09:57 PM
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Craigslist alert thread:
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eight88
1958 mercedes Benz 219 for sale in NJ
I just posted this in the vintage mercedes forum as well.
This could be a real cutie, for sale in NJ:
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6677463428.html
1958 mercedes Benz 219
4 door, 6...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
08-21-2018, 09:55 PM
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craigslist NJ, 1958 mercedes Benz 219 for sale
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craigslist NJ, 1958 mercedes Benz 219 for sale
This could be a real cutie, for sale in NJ:
https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes/6677463428.html
1958 mercedes Benz 219
4 door, 6 cyl.
Own a piece of history
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Diesel Discussion
08-20-2018, 11:55 AM
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Got a 1985 300D turbo
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eight88
Should be a very good project. Looks so much...
Should be a very good project. Looks so much like mine except for the interior color.
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Diesel Discussion
08-20-2018, 11:53 AM
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Cool W123 video
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eight88
Yes, very nice, and over 96k views in only two...
Yes, very nice, and over 96k views in only two months on Youtube!
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Diesel Discussion
08-19-2018, 09:17 PM
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Introducing Gunther, my new 72 220D
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eight88
Very nice that you are giving that solid car a...
Very nice that you are giving that solid car a new lease on life. I like the color scheme, exterior and interior colors, a lot.
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Diesel Discussion
08-14-2018, 09:26 PM
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w123 300d trunk wont open
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7,881
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eight88
The following site has good pictures of the...
The following site has good pictures of the course that the vacuum tubes take in the W123:
Mercedes W123 Vacuum Lock System Diagnosis Technique...
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Diesel Discussion
08-14-2018, 09:18 PM
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w123 300d trunk wont open
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eight88
I just did a web search using the following...
I just did a web search using the following query:
how to find leak in the vacuum door and trunk locks of W123 mercedes
There are a few of the first sites listed from the search, you can do the...
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Diesel Discussion
08-14-2018, 07:21 PM
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w123 300d trunk wont open
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eight88
When my W123 300D was left not driven at all for...
When my W123 300D was left not driven at all for many years, it became very difficult to open the trunk. But since refurbishing the car and now driving it two or three times a week, the vacuum trunk...
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Diesel Discussion
07-30-2018, 08:04 PM
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Introducing Gunther, my new 72 220D
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eight88
mabbonizio, Gunther looks terrific after the...
mabbonizio,
Gunther looks terrific after the cutting compound. I am a total novice when it comes to working on these older diesel Mercedes, but look forward to followimg your progress and can...
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Diesel Discussion
07-29-2018, 02:22 PM
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Plastic Stuck in Oil Filter Housing. To worry about?
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eight88
Nestor, I haven't yet done an oil change on my...
Nestor,
I haven't yet done an oil change on my '85 300D that was refurbished after 20 years of being idle in the garage, but will most likely give it a go when the time comes.
In retrospect, do...
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Diesel Discussion
07-29-2018, 02:10 PM
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took some photos of my MB diesels
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1,710
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eight88
vonsmog, Good to hear that you were able...
vonsmog,
Good to hear that you were able to sell that gold 300D at a good price. Can't help but think that you will miss it a bit. Which other(s) are you selling?
Just out of curiosity,...
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Diesel Discussion
07-24-2018, 10:53 AM
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Craigslist alert thread:
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476,379
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eight88
So true. In 2003 I gave a young nephew my '93...
So true. In 2003 I gave a young nephew my '93 300E. He's a really good kid but needed a car and, being free wheeling and maybe a bit idealistic, never worked just for money.'
Problem was I am...
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Diesel Discussion
07-24-2018, 09:51 AM
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California Historical Vehicle
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3,105
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eight88
I can't speak for California, but in NJ when I...
I can't speak for California, but in NJ when I looked into several vintage car insurers for my '85 300D, they all severely limited the amount of driving allowed, or else the insurance would be void. ...
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Diesel Discussion
07-22-2018, 03:27 PM
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took some photos of my MB diesels
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1,710
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eight88
I agree with the previous replies, your vehicles...
I agree with the previous replies, your vehicles look great.
Which is your favorite, and is any of them your daily driver?
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Diesel Discussion
07-13-2018, 07:57 AM
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Thinking of selling my 50k miles 84' 300D on bring a trailer
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eight88
BirthdayBenz...
BirthdayBenz (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/birthdaybenz.html),
I'm a novice when it comes to evaluating a W123's condition. How does one judge wear based on the steering wheel...
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Diesel Discussion
06-29-2018, 06:19 PM
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Save my 81 300SD - for sale
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11,988
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eight88
tyl604, Just noticed this thread, so thanks for...
tyl604,
Just noticed this thread, so thanks for updating it!
It reminded me of my own experience. Wife's '85 300D sat undriven in garage for 20 years. She wanted to have it towed away by an auto...
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