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09-05-2012, 09:41 AM
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Post up your car to do list! Lets see what everyone is up against.
I might have started a thread like this before.
I'm just curious to see what every has on their plates. Here's my laundry list: 190E: -Replace Master/Booster ($250) -Replace Rear Subframe Mounts ($350+Parts) -Replace Front LCAs ($376) -Replace Exhaust U bolt things ($?) 300D: -Replace Wastegate Actuator ($?) -Remove Transmission Governor, clean. ($0, PITA) -Install Euro Headlights ($0) -Install Kenwood deck and fix speaker system ($0) -Install replacement tensioner pulley and new belt ($50) -Install Stainless Steel brake lines and flush system ($20) 420SEL: -Install Pioneer deck ($0) -Rebuild Front End Suspension (less springs, shocks) ($0) 300SD Green: -Find leak in A pillar area.. 300SD Gold: -Everything. Probably.
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Cruise Control not working? Send me PM or email (jamesdean59@gmail.com). I might be able to help out. Check here for compatibility, diagnostics, and availability! (4/11/2020: Hi Everyone! I am still taking orders and replying to emails/PMs/etc, I appreciate your patience in these crazy times. Stay safe and healthy!) 82 300SD 145k 89 420SEL 210k 89 560SEL 118k 90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010 90 560SEL 154k 91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k 93 190E 3.0 235k 93 300E 195k 
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09-05-2012, 02:44 PM
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Let's see...
300E Replace idle control valve hoses/clean icv Replace broken/missing front seat cargo nets Replace broken outside temperature display Replace climate control vacuum pods (oh yeah) Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down) Get my new Euro headlights professionally aimed and figure out why the foglights wont turn on... Have rust spots in the undercarriage taken care of have the rear suspension checked out Get a second set of rims for my winter tires Have the loose windshield/roof trim pieces taken care of. Is this enough??
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Streetside: 1987 Mercedes 300E Petrol Blue/Green 2014 Ford Mustang Grabber Blue 1999 Ford Ranger Green Dockside: 1968 Eltro 17 1985 Silverton 34C
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09-05-2012, 03:30 PM
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OK For my W123 300D I need to
Build car port so I can weld in the dry! Build English Wheel so I can get a decent smooth curve in the floor pan I'm making Make up some hammer forms for the more intricate shapes Make the floor pan section out of zincor Make up some repair pieces and weld them into the front of the car on the firewall and front inner wings and a bit on the right hand bonnet spring pocket Remove rear wings / fenders Remove rear wheel arches Either repair rear wheel arches or make up some new ones Put in a new electric supply line so I can use that spot welder! Weld in new / repaired wheel arches Figure out what the heck I'm going to do with that little bit of irritating rust in the spare wheel well Weld the rear wings / fenders back on (I've got a new one for the right hand side) Cut out the old floor pan and weld in the new one Cut out the sills on both sides and replace them Remove the last bits of underseal Straighten out the rear valance Spot weld in new floor pieces in the boot Probably make my own car rotisserie so I can work on the underside with ease Seam sealer! Spray the underside of the car in POR15 (or something like it) then a colour coat then a clear undercoat so I can see if the rust comes back Strip off last year's new paint (I didn't get a clear coat on it in time so it is probably damp) Repaint the car Make up a new wiring loom ... If I get this far by Christmas I'll be a happy man! EDIT - fat chance
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior  Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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09-05-2012, 04:25 PM
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[QUOTE=stormyc88;3005922]Let's see...
300E Somehow replace the light in the center A/C vent wheel 00 Miscellaneous Reference Articles Fix the vacuum-operated rear headrests (they wont flop down) Check vacuum hose connections above brake booster, thats where my problem was
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'86 300E 5 speed '71 Triumph TR6 '46 Cushman Scooter '41 Ford 9N tractor
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09-05-2012, 08:20 PM
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1979 280CE
install new trunk seal replace rubber fuel hoses at the tank 1985 300D Nothing much needs to be done to this one right now, its my daily driver and no problems, knock on wood 1983 300D(bought with no drivetrain) install engine and transmission repair body damage sort out any other issues Sell 1973 450SEL Sort out D-jet problems unclog fuel return line replace all brake calipers, and hoses finish installing hard brake line figure out what i wanna do with the car after all that
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
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09-05-2012, 08:30 PM
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To do list
Bought and have in basement plan to do in Oct.
timing chain chain guides vacuum pump frt brake pads Done this summer master brake cylinder glow plugs starter 4 rotors new exhaust system new frt windshield buy the wife some roses so she won't get mad at me for spending all this money.
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09-05-2012, 08:35 PM
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420 SEL
Replace ball joints. Boots are split. Replace rear springs. Fix right rear power window. Install new Michelins. Get new MB front floor mats. Old ones are worn. Figure out how to fix all the dulling anodized trim.
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09-06-2012, 02:37 AM
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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09-06-2012, 02:43 AM
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Door trim/moulding anyone try this to clean oxydation on anodized aluminum trim?
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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09-06-2012, 06:55 PM
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ToDo
get it to pass smog
Clean and regrease sunroof rails fix SRS issue get power seats working again replace driver's door (already have the replacement) fix various dings and dents paint the whole car (Earl Sheib should be flogged and shot) transmission fluid/filter change mount stereo amplifier in the trunk fix antenna mounting and route wires properly put in new speakers in the dash flush and fill cooling system tint windows mill wood panels to replace real simulated wood grain veneer interior panels hood seal and alignment front end alignment outside temperature sensor headlight aim left brake light front right turn signal
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-Michael. New owner of a 1992 300E (124.030) 
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09-06-2012, 08:39 PM
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At 272K mi the White Whale really needs the whole front end rebuilt. Problem is those 4-matic parts are spendy. Maybe next year's tax return....
With the turbo mostly sorted, there's no major work pending there. I've got some spare rear leveling parts and I've been wanting to add a 2nd control valve and set it up so that I have hydraulic sway control in the rear.
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 90 300TE 4-M Turbo 103, T3/T04E 50 trim T04B cover .60 AR Stage 3 turbine .63 AR A2W I/C, 40 LB/HR MS2E, 60-2 Direct Coil Control 3" Exh, AEM W/B O2 Underdrive Alt. and P/S Pulleys, Vented Rear Discs, .034 Booster. 3.07 diffs 1st Gear Start 90 300CE 104.980 Milled & ported head, 10.3:1 compression 197° intake cam w/20° advancer Tuned CIS ECU 4° ignition advance PCS TCM2000, built 722.6 600W networked suction fan Sportline sway bars V8 rear subframe, Quaife ATB 3.06 diff
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09-06-2012, 08:59 PM
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Thanks. Was going to look into this product. http://www.everbritecoatings.com/aluminum.htm Last edited by Dubyagee; 09-06-2012 at 09:57 PM.
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09-06-2012, 11:19 PM
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1) EVERY Rubber Hoses
2) Filters 3) Fuse For Radio 4) Repair Any Rust 5) Spark Plugs 6) Tires 7) Plastic Antenna Piece (Cracked) Just about everything to make it run and handle good.
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09-07-2012, 12:17 AM
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1992 400E 269,000 miles
Front end: ball joints wheel bearings tie rods drag link rotors and pads idle arm bushings rebuild PS pump Rear end: driveshaft center support all subframe mounts all links, etc. Engine: timing chain and rails temp sensors and sender air filters air filter hoses Interior: Leatherique find a good rear carpet (creme beige) lights for the ACC buttons and vent dials Exterior: windshield side mirror rubber right side headlight bezel grille insert PAINT! By the time this is finished it will have 500,000 miles on it. 
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1992 400E current 1988 300E sold 1973 280C totalled 1973 280SEL never got it running 1971 250C my first love but rusted out
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