Originally Posted by Nate Stanley

Great find!

look for leakage around the oil cooler lines.

Look on the right side of the radiator (facing the car) and follow the 2 big hoses, one high and one down low, back to the oil filter housing. Make sure the rubber portion of them aren't weeping oil and hard.

If they need replacement, it's a 3-400 dollar bargaining point, and if the seller does not want to pay for replacement and you do buy the car, get that fixed first. It's too nice an engine to waste if they fail.

Originally Posted by mac2

The best mercedes mechanic in Portland (that I know of) is MBI. I've heard good things about their work and when I buy parts from them they are pretty reasonable.

MBI Motors Inc
(503) 231-0444
1309 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214


I've been watching that listing, beutiful car but a little on the high side. But if its as good as it looks it's probably worth it. Good luck!

Originally Posted by nckmsn

I was bidding against you on that 84 300d on ebay. Crazy. I bid on it for my uncle. It is the exact car he wanted and it is in the same city he lives in. I'm glad that you found a cool car too.