1987 W201 190D
From memory in the last two and a half years, probably forgot some things:
Rebuilt the transmission - all new soft parts, many new bearings, new (used) K2 assembly and support
Mobil 1 ATF at first change - about 2000 miles later
Battery
Repaired broken wires to left rear window - broken inside the rubber hinge bellows
Repaired broken seat springs
Hazard flasher switch
Various bulbs
OVP relay
ELR relay
Valve lifters - first just the two that were bad, later the remainder
Serpentine belt
Belt tensioner, damper, idler
Nice F/R carpets
Starter
Alternator
AC compressor, condenser, expansion valve, receiver/drier, pressure switch
R134
Front pads and rotors
Rear pads and rotors
Flush brake system
Windshield (due to terrible pitting)
Lower ball joints
Front springs (one had 1/2 a broken coil)
Front control arm bushings
Front Bilstein comfort shocks, boots, bump stops
Front strut mounts
Idler arm bushings
Tie rods
Steering damper
Alignment
Partial rear suspension rebuild - the worst of the arms, the rest
TBD.
Driveshaft flex discs
Tires
Bought 3 good used rims for snows
Heater core
Replaced foam seals on climate control flaps
Climate control push button unit
Climate control fan switch
Relamped entire cluster
Repaired odometer
Oil filler cap o-ring
Fuel filler surround boot
Engine thermostat
Various temperature switches for EGR, fan, etc.
Throttle cable plastic bushing on lever - engine end
Driver's door lock cylinder (now need passenger door side...)
Front speakers
Upgraded Becker stereo with aux input
iPod charger/line amp
Cleaned and lubed aspirator fan motor
Front engine mounts
Cylinder head (old one cracked)
Chain tensioner rail
Oil chain tensioner rail
Water pump
Glow plugs
Front crank seal
IP delivery valve seals
IP shut off lever shaft seal
Breather piping
Fuel tank strainer & filters
Fuel thermostat o-ring
IP mount o-ring
Cruise control actuator link (ball socket worn, kept falling off)
Routine oil changes with Mobil-1 0W-40
TBD:
Rear suspension rebuild completion including shocks
Change diff oil to Mobil 1
Repair rocker panel rust
Passenger side lock cylinder
Troubleshoot glow plug relay - light comes on inconsistently, starts sometimes poorly
Block heater
Small under seat subwoofer (Blaupunkt)
Replace or lube blower motor (noisy)
Would love to find really nice front door inner panels in red
Whatever she throws at me next
Paid $500 for the car... silly me.