Originally Posted by turbobenz

1981 300SD



Used 617 Engine
Used Transmission
Used transmission mount bracket
New tranny filter
New 617 oil pan
New shocks (sachs in the front, bilstiens in the rear)
New tie rod ends (2)
New LCA bushings
New UCA's
New Bearings in front
New Lower Ball joints
New idler arm bushing
New Brake calipers in front, rebuilt backs
New Rotors all around
New brake lines
New OE pads
New pad sensors
New steering dampener
Used expansion tank
New injector nozzles
New motor mounts
New transmission mounts
New frontal flex disk
New air cleaner mounts
New oil filter housing gasket
New turbo oil supply gasket
New exhaust hangers
New left guide rod to foot well ball joint
New guide rod mounts
new expansion tank hose ( to lower radiator)
New windshield
PS fluid and filter change
New hood pad
Used pass side seat switch
Used driver side seat transmission
Used blower motor
Used passenger side carpet
Used starter
Used rear hat deck (mine was sun bleached)
CD Player
Used sunroof Cable
Used sunroof motor nylon gear
Used headlight door
Used fresh air vent
Used trunk carpet
New paint
New wheels
Used Eibach front springs
New rear spring pads



Im sure theres many more parts ive gotten from pick n pull also that Ill never remember. On the motor I replaced these in the year prior to the swap:

Rebuilt the vac pump
New water pump
New thermostat
New radiator hoses
New belts
New primer pump


Remember, theres nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes! (got this car for 150 dollars)