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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2015, 01:32 PM
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Views: 1,084
Posted By Philosopher
For Sale: 1984 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon + WVO; Austin, TX $2000

SOLD SOLD SOLD! (For $1926)
Thanks for looking!


Selling my 1984 Mercedes 300TD. Has a WVO conversion installed but is currently disconnected.

Asking $2000 from forum members and am open...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-28-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 739
Posted By Philosopher
1984 300td wagon

...oops accidental double post, but can't delete it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By Philosopher
Thanks to all of you for your help. I found...

Thanks to all of you for your help.
I found my final two electrical shorts.
#1 was in the horn wires for the passenger-side horn. The wires had rubbed against (I think) the A/C compressor,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By Philosopher
Thanks Sixto for the link -- but it did not work...

Thanks Sixto for the link -- but it did not work for me. Do I need to register and sign in to that site first?

I spent an hour with a multimeter and got some good info and solved the second...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By Philosopher
84 300td w/ several electrical issues...

I have an '84 300TD with several electrical issues which I intend to sort out. They might be one issue, but I suspect more than one at play.

1. My horn/reverse lights' fuse blows -- and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By Philosopher
Edit. I commented before I saw the above...

Edit.

I commented before I saw the above information. I apparently posted the same time as Toomany MBZ, and missed his post. -- thanks for the numbers!

One of the tests I did yesterday was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By Philosopher
I think it might be insufficient vacuum because...

I think it might be insufficient vacuum because the brakes are a little hard to use, the locks are slow, and the engine is not turning off easily with the key.

I can manually shut off the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By Philosopher
need a little help diagnosing insufficient vacuum pressure

I need a little help diagnosing insufficient vacuum pressure. I am working on my 1984 300 TD (turbo wagon), it has about 235,000 miles on it.

It seems that my vacuum pressure is too low, erm, to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-27-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Philosopher
I got a lens today -- thanks AndrewJTX! I still...

I got a lens today -- thanks AndrewJTX!
I still am looking for an antenna.

-Steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Philosopher
I appreciate all of your help. In the end a local...

I appreciate all of your help. In the end a local forum member invited me to his house and sold me one of his -- thanks andrewjtx!

Peace and grease,
Steve
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-27-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Philosopher
That would be pretty much fantastic. Steve

That would be pretty much fantastic.
Steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Philosopher
Ding, ding, ding! That's a great upgrade...

Ding, ding, ding! That's a great upgrade suggestion. Thanks for the link. I bet a set of cheap Harbor Freight lights would work well too.
-Steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Philosopher
Well, there you go. That was easy. Thanks for the...

Well, there you go. That was easy. Thanks for the help!

I wonder if there are any gently used ones floating around out there for a bit less....
:-)
-steve
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-26-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Philosopher
WTB - 84 300TD (wagon) back/reverse lens & anteanna

That's pretty much it. I'm looking for a 'back up lens' and a retractable antenna assembly for my 1984 300TD wagon.

EDIT: I got a lens. I only need an antenna.

The lens is the clear one that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 823
Posted By Philosopher
Having trouble finding a back up lens for sale....

I have a 1984 300TD (wagon), and I am looking for one of the bumper-mounted reverse/back up lenses.

Does anyone have a spare used one, or know of a good source to purchase one?

Peace and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,812
Posted By Philosopher
I always wave. Here in Austin, TX old Mercedes...

I always wave. Here in Austin, TX old Mercedes are still generally thought of as cool old cars. If I happen to see an 123 wagon that usually solicits an involuntary honk and enthusiastic wave.... ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-26-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,065
Posted By Philosopher
I am looking for a reverse light. -Steve

I am looking for a reverse light.
-Steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By Philosopher
123 climate control instructions...

I've spent the last hour using the search feature, hoping to get a better understanding of the cryptic climate control buttons on my '84 300TD wagon.

I bought the wagon with no belt on the A/C...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By Philosopher
I get a rise from shopping for antennas....

I have a 1984 300TD wagon, and I am shopping for a complete antenna assembly.

I have a few quick questions.

1. Will a unit from a 123 sedan fit a wagon?
2. What about a 124?
3. Has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,064
Posted By Philosopher
You might have a bubble in the diesel line? Have...

You might have a bubble in the diesel line? Have you double checked fuel?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Philosopher
Kerry: Thanks for the tip. I was able to find...

Kerry: Thanks for the tip. I was able to find your several posts from several years ago, and it was very helpful. I had no idea that the high pressure hose fittings were removable. Absolutely...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,373
Posted By Philosopher
I am about to whip out my ball-peen hammer and...

I am about to whip out my ball-peen hammer and get medieval on the whole body work!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By Philosopher
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2010, 02:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By Philosopher
'84 300TD-- should the car start in neutral?

Should my '84 300TD be able to start in neutral?

Peace and grease,
-steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2010, 01:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,169
Posted By Philosopher
That wagon is so fantastic! I am sure I will be...

That wagon is so fantastic! I am sure I will be dreaming about it tonight.

peace and grease,
steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,535
Posted By Philosopher
You have a girlfriend named Wilma?!

You have a girlfriend named Wilma?!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-19-2010, 01:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,373
Posted By Philosopher
Yeah, earlier this summer I moved half a small...

Yeah, earlier this summer I moved half a small apartment in my car -- a 6 hour drive from Oklahoma City to Austin. I had a bike, a large dresser, that ladder, plus some other stuff strapped to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 960
Posted By Philosopher
Thanks guys I will be checking out the local...

Thanks guys I will be checking out the local hardware stores tomorrow.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,373
Posted By Philosopher
Thanks for the quick feed back. After reading...

Thanks for the quick feed back. After reading and searching the forum for about an hour I see that my 22-ish MPG is not all that bad. Thanks for the info.

peace and grease,
-steve
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-18-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,373
Posted By Philosopher
I have heard so many things about these cars and...

I have heard so many things about these cars and their MPG.... Maybe all I really need is a reality check. I had a buddy with a 300D sedan which he swore got 30+ mpg.

Mine is the OM617.952...
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