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Posted By DC Josh

The axle boots are fine, not leaking. No sounds...

The axle boots are fine, not leaking. No sounds coming from them. My car is a German import. Grey market for the win.:cool:

The inner segment is not really touching the peak, it is close, but...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2013, 08:29 PM

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Back with a new beater! 240d for $800

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Posted By DC Josh

Don Byer Volvo is in the DC area! I love seeing...

Don Byer Volvo is in the DC area! I love seeing little tings like that!:cool:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2013, 07:07 PM

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Posted By DC Josh

Tell me what you guys think. The part looks to...

Tell me what you guys think. The part looks to be cheap enough and I can fix it on my own (I think). Does anyone think that it could not hurt to go ahead and replace this mount?
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2013, 11:29 AM

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Posted By DC Josh

It does seem to sit lower than other cars I have...

It does seem to sit lower than other cars I have seen...
I thought that changing out my shocks would help, but that did not do anything for the ride height or effect the noise.
I will look at the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-13-2013, 07:42 AM

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Posted By DC Josh

Rear Differential 'Clunk', 1984 non-turbo 300D

Hi everyone,

I am sorting out some of the little noises and issues on my '84 non-turbo 300D before I sell it on. One of the things that I think might keep away buyers is a slight but noticiable...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-12-2013, 12:30 PM

Replies: 39

How much should I ask for my 79 240D?

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Posted By DC Josh

Variables for cars that are this old can be...

Variables for cars that are this old can be tricky. As with anything, everything is for sale - at a price. It just depends on what people are willing to pay for it. This can related to a lot of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-12-2013, 11:33 AM

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Posted By DC Josh

:laugh3:

:laugh3:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-12-2013, 09:07 AM

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Posted By DC Josh

I wasn't asking for help, I knew you couldn't...

I wasn't asking for help, I knew you couldn't provide it!:P

Now that I solved the feel and time of the shifts, I feel much more confident in the selling price of the car and would like to stay...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-11-2013, 09:31 PM

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Posted By DC Josh

Thanks for the comments about my car. With a...

Thanks for the comments about my car.

With a little help from here :
Mercedes-Benz Transmission, Steve Brotherton, ImportCar, February 2002 (http://www.continentalimports.com/ser_ic20242.html)...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-11-2013, 04:00 PM

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Posted By DC Josh

The floor pans are original and strong. It is a...

The floor pans are original and strong. It is a 300D non-turbo and I have it listed for $3000 obo. That is a solid price for the car in this area. I suppose I will just have to wait for the right...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-11-2013, 12:08 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By DC Josh

I figured as much. I think that it does shift a...

I figured as much. I think that it does shift a little harsh and after reading some other threads on adjusting the VCV, I think that may be the best course of action to make the transmission a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-11-2013, 10:12 AM

Replies: 13

Views: 1,596

Posted By DC Josh

W123 Transmission: What should be expected?

Hi everyone!

I had been working on my 1984 300D for a cross country road trip. Just when I get almost everything sorted out for the trip, all of my plans changed completely and now I can't take...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-29-2013, 07:20 AM

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1984 China Blue 300D $3250 - Northern Virginia

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Posted By DC Josh

The rear bumper is the tiny euro one. The crank...

The rear bumper is the tiny euro one. The crank windows, manual sunroof and antenna are euro spec. The steering wheel came with the car from the PO. I thought it was original. :confused:

I am...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-28-2013, 09:24 PM

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1984 China Blue 300D $3250 - Northern Virginia

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Posted By DC Josh

1984 China Blue 300D $3250 - Northern Virginia

Here is my Craigslist ad:

1984 300D $3250 (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/3832356225.html)

I am willing to negotiate.

206,000 miles on a working odometer. This is a German...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-08-2013, 09:54 AM

Replies: 4

My new plans for my 300d

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Posted By DC Josh

My new plans for my 300d

I friend of mine was on a road trip through West Virginia and saw this. He took a few pictures for me. This may be the direction I may be headed in with my 84 300d!:joker:
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2013, 10:21 PM

Replies: 17

Trickle Chargers - What are your thoughts or recommendations?

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Posted By DC Josh

This is what I went with. I have not set it up...

This is what I went with. I have not set it up yet, but I think it will do the trick.

Amazon.com: Instapark® NEW All Black 5W Mono-crystalline Solar Panel with 12V Solar Charge Controller: Patio,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2013, 01:05 PM

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Trickle Chargers - What are your thoughts or recommendations?

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Posted By DC Josh

Thanks for all of the inputs from everyones...

Thanks for all of the inputs from everyones experiences. pawoSD hit the nail on the head. I don't have the space or outlet for a dedicated trickle charger.

The one that I am looking at is a 5W...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2013, 09:30 AM

Replies: 97

For how much longer will they let us drive our old diesels?

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Posted By DC Josh

Once this technology gets up and running, people...

Once this technology gets up and running, people will be lining up to try to buy our cars off of us! :eek::D

In Detail: Solazyme Algae-Derived Biodiesel - Translogic...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2013, 09:06 PM

Replies: 17

Trickle Chargers - What are your thoughts or recommendations?

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Posted By DC Josh

Trickle Chargers - What are your thoughts or recommendations?

My '84 300d is not my primary mode of transport. Since I am working on it, I do not often have the engine running at constant intervals or for extended periods. I don't want the battery to drain on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2013, 09:32 AM

Replies: 38

240D... I Thought I Was Going To Cry

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Posted By DC Josh

That really makes me sad. But as someone else...

That really makes me sad. But as someone else said, I hope the parts go to other W123 owners to keep their cars on the road.

You AZ guys are LUCKY!!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2013, 09:25 AM

Replies: 12

last car standing

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Posted By DC Josh

I'm going to look up this show now. Sounds...

I'm going to look up this show now. Sounds interesting.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2013, 09:21 AM

Replies: 20

Whoa! Same Car!

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Posted By DC Josh

Nope, Alexandria Harris Teeter off Duke Street. ...

Nope, Alexandria Harris Teeter off Duke Street.

I saw a brown 300d while I was driving on the GW parkway today. I was in my Jeep and I wanted to talk to the driver while we were driving. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2013, 08:22 PM

Replies: 6

Hey! Is that a diesel turbo?

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Posted By DC Josh

Hey! Is that a diesel turbo?

I'm driving through a pleasant neighborhood here in the greater DC Metro area and I see 123 wagon up on jack stands, owner working away. I take care of why I was in such a nice neighborhood and when...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2013, 04:09 PM

Replies: 104

what did you do to your ride today?

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Posted By DC Josh

Mine went on a fun ride on a tow truck! :rolleyes:

Mine went on a fun ride on a tow truck! :rolleyes:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2013, 12:45 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By DC Josh

So, I don't need to clean the tank...

So, I don't need to clean the tank out???:confused:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2013, 12:10 PM

Replies: 17

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Posted By DC Josh

Thanks for all of the replies! The car is towed...

Thanks for all of the replies! The car is towed back to my house and I FINALLY made it into work. When I first had the lack of power issue, I changed the two filters. When that did not fix it, I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2013, 09:25 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By DC Josh

I replaced the filters about a month ago when the...

I replaced the filters about a month ago when the tank filter was clogged.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2013, 08:41 AM

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