a few years ago I could waltz into the local dealership and get almost any part. now I'm finding more and more stuff is NLA, or super expensive.

there is a ton of used stuff out there. and a lot of the parts can be rebuilt.

since I started doing my own maintenance, I keep a lot of the old parts just in case.

recent example being the oil cooler hoses. they are nla, and the aftermarket stuff is crap.

luckily rollguy was able to send me a rebuilt set using the original fittings and slapping on some new hose.

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1983 300CD Turbodiesel