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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-17-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,610
Posted By frontwheel
make you a great deal on a 1980 300d with manual...

make you a great deal on a 1980 300d with manual 4 speed transmission?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-28-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By frontwheel
picture.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151401244897362&set=a.447724517361.236265.631137361&type=1&theater&notif_t=photo_comment
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-27-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By frontwheel
i'll get a few picures out tonight or tomorrow....

i'll get a few picures out tonight or tomorrow. looks like you are in my neighborhood. locted in Arlington on the west side. just north of Pantego.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-19-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By frontwheel
i know it's an easy fix. just got divorced and...

i know it's an easy fix. just got divorced and have a new focus in life. also got a new car so my son and i can do some worry free travelling.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-16-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,831
Posted By frontwheel
F/S 1980 240D with Euro 300D -manual

f/s is a 1980 240D with Euro 300D manual transmission. this car was my daily driver till the purchase of a new car. originally it was a 240d with manual transmission till lost compression in that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By frontwheel
new shocks after i get all the bugs worked out!...

new shocks after i get all the bugs worked out! this motor sat for about 9 years -the car for 4yrs. it's in need of some pampering, but runs good. seems like it's starving for diesel.

currently...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By frontwheel
feels like you can dribble the front. 400lbs is...

feels like you can dribble the front. 400lbs is quit a bit for these cars. i replaced the rears while the tank was out. it might have 500 miles post transplant. this month- electric work and new rear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 701
Posted By frontwheel
weight difference

is there really that much difference b/t a 240d and 300d? feels like it's killing my 1980 240. looks like i lowering springs on the front. today i parked next an 1985 300d. looked like a 2 inch ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By frontwheel
try one pf these Sliding Ragtop Kits...

try one pf these

Sliding Ragtop Kits Homepage (http://www.slidingragtops.com/)

i had a 77 that almost got one.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,492
Posted By frontwheel
my understanding is that you would have to...

my understanding is that you would have to replace both the relay and the wiring to the gp's. i'm just wanting to get it on the road right now. these things are getting hard to find in the junkyard....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,492
Posted By frontwheel
choice c it is! until i can make it to the junk...

choice c it is! until i can make it to the junk yard. thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,492
Posted By frontwheel
5 glow plus 4 wires

say you have 5 glow plugs (n/a 300d) and 4 wires (n/a 240d). would you:

a) run a wire from gp4 top to gp5 top?
b) run a wire from gp1 top to gp2 top?
c) splice the extra gp to the adjacent gp?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,800
Posted By frontwheel
i've always thought that small bubbles means...

i've always thought that small bubbles means something is obstruction the line.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,800
Posted By frontwheel
start from the tank. i was shocked how green my...

start from the tank. i was shocked how green my fuel was in the tank and how clear it was at the filter.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-23-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By frontwheel
bump

bump
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-08-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 576
Posted By frontwheel
wtb relay to gp wiring harness 1980 300D

or tricks on getting plugged in. replace motor 240d motor with 1979 300d motor and would like to get the wiring right.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-24-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By frontwheel
how soon are you wanting a 123? i'm thinking...

how soon are you wanting a 123? i'm thinking about getting a 2013 vw golf TDi.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By frontwheel
the oil pan did take a good hit b4 i got it. i...

the oil pan did take a good hit b4 i got it. i planned on replacing the pan over the summer. i've got a more important issues to through money at right now. starting to have a fuel delivery problem....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By frontwheel
sealant when changing oil pan gasket

is it recominded to use a sealant when changing the oil pan gasket? mine seems to have a slight bleed through after changing it. but it might also be coming from greasy motor. but should i have done...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2012, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,299
Posted By frontwheel
NICE! but not a fan of the finder lips.

NICE! but not a fan of the finder lips.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,492
Posted By frontwheel
i'm having similar problems with the cold weather...

i'm having similar problems with the cold weather days. i'm going to say that it's my alternator bc the head lights dim when just idling. it will be a better charge by giving if some peddle at the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By frontwheel
i'm going coninue working on my w123 and drive...

i'm going coninue working on my w123 and drive the crap-out of till october. then- the family is taking a trip to Walt Disney World for a week. it might be a little selfish fun to take a road trip in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By frontwheel
i'm really looking for a weekend texas festival...

i'm really looking for a weekend texas festival touring car. not sure if the TDi would have enough cargo room for camping gear and family of 3.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By frontwheel
i'm a little scared of the TDi operating cost....

i'm a little scared of the TDi operating cost. seems like you have to change the fuel filter every 3rd fill-up. i just started kicking tires.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,979
Posted By frontwheel
2012 vw tdi

is it worth it? wife hates my 240d and looking into 2012 TDi sportswagen the interior is the same lay-out as my 1980 240d.

also, i need to figure out a price on my 240d with a euro 300d manual...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By frontwheel
that's what it sounds like, but in rhythm with my...

that's what it sounds like, but in rhythm with my idle. louder at the low and high ends. how rigid should the motor mounts be? the engine has some side to side roll when revving it up.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By frontwheel
half the time it sounds mechanical and sometimes...

half the time it sounds mechanical and sometimes like there is something vibrating. it mainly happens it starts when taking off, then goes away -and then comes back on the high end. but not all the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By frontwheel
well, i'm gonna look at the motor mounts later...

well, i'm gonna look at the motor mounts later today and see if that's the problem. seems that every time i'm accelerating, the "frog sound" comes out. i'm hoping it's the fan hitting the shroud.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By frontwheel
sounds like frogs 1980 300d

just converted my 240d to 300d and the engine is starting to sound like frogs under heavy load. then when i get up to speed, they are quiet. the motor has been out of service for 10years. the guy...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-08-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 933
Posted By frontwheel
sold! thanks for all the interest.

sold! thanks for all the interest.
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