Got another one, W123 Euro Wagon - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Johnhef · #31 08-08-2007, 07:16 PM

I have the brackett but no extinguisher. I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the rust yet but the entire car will more then likely be repainted, I think the color I picked was 185, it's a VERY dark green, looks black inside but the color comes out in the sunlight. I also have a front lower AMG chin spoiler I'm probably going to be putting on it too.

Johnhef · #32 08-15-2007, 08:59 PM

slim chance but does anyone have a wiring diagram for the euro models? looks like this one has adifferent setup on the 15pin connector to the cluster and I have dead fuel and coolant gauges.

on a side note, my power windows also work with the door open and no key in the ignition! I've never seen that on a 123 before.

I did finally get to go over the car, boy is this thing going to need a lot of stuff fixed. I have also decided I'll revive this thread for time to time to post updates on the vehicle.

I did also take a close look at my oil soaked a/c compressor- I don't know yet if the standard r4 style belt will fit this, it looks a little like the nippondenso compressors but its got its own mounting bracket and everything, unlike any other one i've seen on a 123 before. When I first bought the car I had thought it was an add on ac system but now I'm unsure.

pictures and list of stuff needed to follow in the next week,

Johnhef · #33 08-16-2007, 08:59 PM

Ok he's my list after finally being able to go over the car in detail last friday. I plan on taking it to work again tomrrow so I can hopefully start knocking these problems out.

coolant gauge dead
fuel gauge dead (light works)
interior hood pull broken
horns (both pairs) inop
LF interior door release handle broken
all outside window dew seals deteriorating
right heater control knob spins freely
mirror switch/motor? inop
dash badly cracked
LR door doesn't open from outside handle
central locking system inop
antenna mast broken
LR bumper trim loose, bracket rusted
tailgate outer trim strip bent
RR door trim strip bent
LF door trim strip bent
inner tailgate panel missing
tailgate wiper motor missing
LR lower body trim piece missing
overflow fuel tank cracked
upper oil cooler mounting bolt missing
radiator vent nipple broken off (repaired so I could go home!)
alternator belts, one inversed (needs all new belts)
1 air filter housing mount broken
power distribution block deteriorated
wiper blades
primer pump still old style
fuel filter old
pre filter old
pregnant snake fuel hose- incorrect hose on car
valve cover gasket leaks
hood pad missing
brake fluid nasty
master cylinder grommets split
SLS pump braided hose dripping (leaking section temporarily replaced)
fan shroud missing
rear sway bar links rattling
rear brake calipers on the wrong sides, need to be switched
rear brake hoses splitting
rear brake pads
upper control arms (boots ripped)
front sway bar bushings worn out
brake strut-rod bushings split
right ball joint dry, no boot (left is new)
engine mounts destroyed
trans mount destroyed
resonator pipe leaking
rear diff seals leaking
needs 4 new tires, 3 dry rotted- slow leaks

and there you have it, thats what's going to keep me busy over the next few months. I haven't decided if I will keep the ronals on the car- I like the look of them but I don't like giving up the control and stability of the 17" wheels I'm used to with my 300CD. We'll have to see how it holds up with new tires and new suspension bushings. Plus the whole repaint of the car and various little dings and stuff. Luckily there is very little rust and most of it is surface only witht the exception of the inner drivers footwell- theres a small hole to the outside above the brake pedal.

Johnhef · #34 02-24-2008, 11:41 PM

wow, it's fun to dig though your old posts! guess its time for an update on this one.

coolant gauge dead fixed, bad sensor and faulty wire to sensor
fuel gauge dead (light works) new level sensor fixed that
interior hood pull broken replaced
horns (both pairs) inop one set works, still looking for two tone switch
LF interior door release handle broken replaced
all outside window dew seals deteriorating
right heater control knob spins freely
mirror switch/motor? inop
dash badly cracked perfect new one waiting to be installed
LR door doesn't open from outside handle repaired linkage
central locking system inop both rear doors need actuators still
antenna mast broken new mast and repaired clutch in motor
LR bumper trim loose, bracket rusted
tailgate outer trim strip bent replacement waiting for install
RR door trim strip bent replaced
LF door trim strip bent repaired
inner tailgate panel missing replaced
tailgate wiper motor missing replaced
LR lower body trim piece missing
overflow fuel tank cracked new part waiting for install
upper oil cooler mounting bolt missing fixed
radiator vent nipple broken off (repaired so I could go home!) still holding...
alternator belts, one inversed (needs all new belts) new belts installed
1 air filter housing mount broken fixed
power distribution block deteriorated replaced
wiper blades replaced
primer pump still old style new pump installed
fuel filter oldreplaced
pre filter oldreplaced
pregnant snake fuel hose- incorrect hose on car replaced
valve cover gasket leaks replaced, had razor blade stuck under lip letting oil leak out
hood pad missing new, installed
brake fluid nasty flushed
master cylinder grommets split replaced
SLS pump braided hose dripping (leaking section temporarily replaced) still holding, no leaks
fan shroud missing replaced
rear sway bar links rattling replaced
rear brake calipers on the wrong sides, need to be switched fixed
rear brake hoses splitting replaced
rear brake pads replaced
upper control arms (boots ripped) replaced (both)
front sway bar bushings worn out
brake strut-rod bushings split
right ball joint dry, no boot (left is new) replaced
engine mounts destroyed replaced
trans mount destroyed replaced (fixed the horrible vibration!)
resonator pipe leaking replaced entire exhaust
rear diff seals leaking
needs 4 new tires, 3 dry rotted- slow leaks almost new goodyears installed thanks to a prius

lietuviai · #35 02-25-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnhef

...valve cover gasket leaks replaced, had razor blade stuck under lip letting oil leak out...

That must have been a WTF! moment.

Johnhef · #36 02-25-2008, 12:19 AM

yeah seriously, how does someone miss that????

Dee8go · #37 02-25-2008, 08:59 AM

That's kind of like the surgeon leaving a sponge or retractor in the patient's body cavity!

blankenship · #38 02-25-2008, 01:14 PM

so, what'd you originally pay for her, and whatcha got invested in her now?
would love to see her....looks like the photobucket original postings are gone...

Johnhef · #39 02-25-2008, 09:26 PM

I should take some new pictures, although nothing has changed cosmetically.

I believe I have fellow forum member tenknots for posting the craigslist ad for it originally. I bought it for $500 and have just over another $500 in parts in it so far.

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