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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-24-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By MikeL
W123 Coupe Parts

Haven't been here in quite awhile but I've got some parts I saved from my old 85 300cd coupe that need a new home. Was saving the seats for a scout project but need to clean out the garage.

Pair...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-12-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By MikeL
W123 Aftermarket Wheels and Tires FS

Don't know if there's anyone local around here that can use these. Mille Meglia 5 spoke 15" rims and p6000 tires 205/60-15 that are half worn. Left over from my 84 300cd that I drove to the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-24-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 653
Posted By MikeL
FS 84 300CD for parts..drive it home

All good things eventually come to an end. Southeastern Mass. Either someone local buys it for parts or I take the rims off after driving it to the junkyard for scrap $$. Perfect Mille Meglia 15"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2005, 02:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,822
Posted By MikeL
84 300CD with 360k and still truckin..

had 150k on it when I got it and it had never been touched
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,991
Posted By MikeL
Definitely Go With Snow Tires

Don't drive in the snow in New England without them if you absolutely have to get where you are going and there's snow on the road..I've been using (cheap) Dunlop Graspics ($50 each from tirerack as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2005, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,242
Posted By MikeL
365k and counting

84 300CDT Original engine, transmission, and differential. Everything else that moves or turns or contains fluid has been replaced at some point. I bought it 6 years ago with 150k on the clock. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 713
Posted By MikeL
Thumbs up What are the odds of this happening?

Never sold my Ivory 84 300CDT as a parts car so when the weather started to cool, decided to run it for another winter since it is registered until next summer (windows and A/C don't work). After 5...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,003
Posted By MikeL
additional info

IMO, definitely need the special tool to remove the lock ring from the rear of the hub. I used properly sized punches to get the races out with the hub in place. There's a collapsible brass piece...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-14-2005, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By MikeL
84 300cdt driveable parts car

put this in cars for sale June 1st and no response...tons of good parts and you can drive it home to boot...too much recent good stuff to just junk for scrap. The windshield seal and driveshaft are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-01-2005, 08:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 936
Posted By MikeL
84 300cdt "Road Warrior" for sale

The good: Pale yellow/Ivory with tan tex interior Always well maintained with new parts and driven 100+ highway miles daily (75-85 mph). O&F every 3k. I bought it in July 1999 with 150k on it (it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2004, 11:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,024
Posted By MikeL
you do what you've got to do..

for 3 years, I commuted from southern RI near the CT border to Framingham MA..@ 90 miles each way..left at 4:30, got to work at 7:00, left at 4:00, got home at 5:30, provided there were no problems. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2004, 12:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,082
Posted By MikeL
85 300SD update..WOW

Right now I'm going to pass on it but wow, what a car..it does have under 70k original miles..the current owner got it from his aunt (the original owner) 2 years ago with 25k on it. I couldn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2004, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By MikeL
85 300SD purchase price question

Ad only describes it as mint condition..needs nothing..64,000 miles..asking $6,900.

Also, any problem areas to look for that are different than W123 models?


Thanks

MikeL
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2004, 07:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 793
Posted By MikeL
Harsh auto trans downshifting

84 300CDT w/350k.. recent filter and fluid change. Upshifts are fine but it just started downshifting when slowing or coming to a stop..sometimes third and second but always first...since the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2004, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By MikeL
300d std trans

There's an 83 300d just advertised in the local paper ($2k) that, according to the ad, has a 4 speed std trans. As far as I know, this means it was either converted at some point or it's a european...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,698
Posted By MikeL
Been there..done that

300CD started running hot on the highway..new thermostat didn't help so suspected the radiator. Pulling it turned out to be a real pain since the oil cooler bolts were frozen and I couldn't pull the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2003, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By MikeL
Russ Webber 1204 South Street, Wrentham, MA...

Russ Webber 1204 South Street, Wrentham, MA 508-384-8552..(off of his card) He's on the right side just past the mall and is quite a character..I've dealt with him and the only caveat is you have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2003, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By MikeL
Odometer broke

The odometer fails because a press fit pot metal gear loses its grip on the shaft. A small amount of dirt or expansion of the metal can help it regain its grip. The real test comes when it has to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2003, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By MikeL
Dedicated Snows

If you wind up in a situation where you have to drive a rwd car in the snow (especially while it's still coming down and the roads aren't plowed), a set of 4 snow tires is invaluable. I've always...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-04-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By MikeL
15" factory wheels for 300CDT

Just want to get a set of stock 15" oem Mercedes wheels for a new set of summer tires. Since the stock 14" rims have new snows on them, and I need new tires anyways, if I've got to locate another...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2002, 08:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,587
Posted By MikeL
MB & Scouts

So what are the odds of 2 members having this mfg combination? 1984 300 CDT and 1980 Scout II..Scout was originally a diesel but was converted to 345 Auto w/dana 300, thermoquad, Tri-Y headers, etc....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2002, 02:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,948
Posted By MikeL
timing chain check

Rotate clockwise and the notch on the camshaft washer lines up with the mark on the tower..the pulley/damper crank line mark at 0 (just to the left of the pin when looking down) lines up with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2002, 07:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,948
Posted By MikeL
300k and no T/C Stretch ??

Is this normal? Finally got to the 150k valve adjustment on Saturday and now it starts beautifully when cold once more..did a double take and checked it twice but with 290k on the odometer, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2002, 07:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,929
Posted By MikeL
300CD Climate Control

My footwell vents weren't working, pushbutton response was never consistent, and the whole thing just seemed flukey. Bought a reman unit with a 3yr warranty a week ago for @ $175, put it in, and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2002, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,405
Posted By MikeL
is that the same fuse which powers the horn, the...

is that the same fuse which powers the horn, the ac radiator fan, and the small heater circulation motor?? The same exact thing is happening to me..1984 300cdt

Was going to unplug everything and...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 02-06-2002, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Posted By MikeL
Rust

On my 84 300 CDT, water started running into the passenger footwell. Upon removing the front plastic fender lining to get behind it (based upon someone elses experience), the front of the rocker...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-31-2001, 09:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 577
Posted By MikeL
Need 84 300CDT Bottom Seat Spring

oem# 116-910-20-22 NLA

I think that 83-85 are the same. The coupe seat bases are different than the 4 door and drivers and passenger side are identical. Would prefer passenger (less use). Need...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2001, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,408
Posted By MikeL
On my 84 300cd, I replaced the return hose with a...

On my 84 300cd, I replaced the return hose with a straight piece of fuel line, thinking that it was just old and swollen. Found out later that the return hose is supposed to be "swollen" like a...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2001, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,953
Posted By MikeL
I've got 225,000 on my 84 300cdt. Bought it...

I've got 225,000 on my 84 300cdt. Bought it w/150,000 on it and my driving is almost all highway at 80mph (200 m/day). It is simply remarkable what a filter/fluid change does. The fluid looks...
Forum: Tech Help 01-15-2001, 08:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,250
Posted By MikeL
With 225k+ miles, the headlight lenses are rather...

With 225k+ miles, the headlight lenses are rather sand-blasted. Can they be wet-sanded or polished to remove the pits?

Thanks
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