1981 300TD No tach? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

yellowbenz · #1 04-10-2007, 12:11 AM

Ok, I find this dream 300TD on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ABCA%3AUS%3A11&viewitem=&item=170099703262

Looks absolutely beautiful inside and out. Headrests for second row. Then I check out the dash pics. No tachometer. Is this correct? Check out that oil pressure at less than operating temp. I don't think that is a good sign at all. Oh well, time to look elsewhere. What do you guys think?

Kevin
1979 240D manual
1984 190D manual

#2 04-10-2007, 12:17 AM

It looks like the engine may have problems. The low oil pressure and the P/S pump may be going out.
Stain on hood:

Partially cleaned off gunk on the pump body:

yellowbenz · #3 04-10-2007, 12:21 AM

Yeah, I saw that stain and the pump looked like a likely source. Beautiful interior though. Cluster must not be original though right?

Kevin
1979 240D
1984 190D

#4 04-10-2007, 12:23 AM

It might be original, there is no tach in the options list.

VIN WDBAB93A0BN003671
Model 300 TD TURBO
Chassis 12319312003671
Engine 617952 12 003758
Transmission 02 086923
Order 0 1 705 60535
Approx. year not defined
Lights BOSCH BOSCH
Cab 01809
Dealer United States (USA) (705)
Interior Unknown code (134)
Paint
681 manila beige (T) (с 01.01.1979 по 31.12.1981)
34 Unknown code
Options
252 radio Becker Mexico cassette, full stereo, electronic, LW/MW/SW/USW, for Saudi-Arabia only
Becker radio Grand Prix with remote control - USA (с 01.04.1974 по 31.03.1976)
Becker radio Grand Prix TR with remote control - USA (с 01.04.1964 по 30.11.1972)
radio Becker Mexico cass., full stereo, electr., L/M/S/U -Saudi-Arabia (с 01.03.1985 по 30.11.1990)
Becker radio Mexico casette, full stereo, electronic (USA version)
Becker radio Mexico cassette, full stereo, electronic - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.09.1983)
radio MB-Exquisit - Gulf states
radio MB-Exquisit - Gulf states (с 01.07.1992 по 01.06.1993)
411 mechanical and hydraulic sliding roof (с 01.10.1965 по 31.10.1993)
steel sliding roof (с 01.02.1963 по 30.09.1965)
440 bumpers with guards, front and rear (с 01.10.1970 по 30.04.1974)
bumper with horn and rubber buffer front and rear (с 01.03.1964 по 30.09.1970)
tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975)
467 central locking system and instruments with english lettering (с 01.04.1970 по 31.10.1993)
461 + 462 + 463 (с 01.07.1968 по 31.08.1969)
494 California version
California version (с 01.05.1973 по 31.12.1995)
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)
490 + 492 (с 01.12.1966 по 30.09.1967)
524 Reims adapter IV (с 01.04.1962 по 28.02.1963)
paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963)
545 double roller blind used as luggage and passenger guard, lockable glove compartment (с 01.01.1967 по 31.07.1997)
halogen lamp unit and glove compartment
575 front folding armrest and right front seat with seat height adjustment
front folding armrest and headrest, left (с 01.04.1970)
571 + 574 (с 01.01.1963 по 29.02.1968)
588 Thermoking air conditioner and electric window lifters (front doors) (с 01.04.1970 по 31.12.1972)
automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)
593 headlamp flasher and turn signal lamps - italy (с 01.01.1963 по 31.07.1965)
headlamp flasher and turn signal lamps, front, crystal clear (с 01.08.1965 по 31.01.1967)
heat-insulating glass, rear window pane (с 01.02.1967 по 31.01.1971)
heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, single pane safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
639 radial-ply tires, elimination of warning triangle (с 01.11.1973 по 31.10.1974)
elimination of first-aid box and warning triangle (с 01.08.1977)
640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989)
tires with tube (с 01.01.1963 по 31.08.1965)
15-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
668 662 + 666 (с 01.01.1963 по 28.02.1963)

673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
801 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
844 instrument housing at instrument panel leather trim (с 01.10.1965 по 28.02.1968)
folding seat bench in loading compartment, reverse to direction of travel (с 01.10.1977)

justinperkins · #5 04-10-2007, 12:23 AM

Didn't have a tach in my 80, not sure if they were added in 81 or 82.

yellowbenz · #6 04-10-2007, 12:28 AM

Justin was your 1980 300TD a turbo?

Kevin
1979 240D
1984 190D

JimmyL · #7 04-10-2007, 12:29 AM

I seem to remember that tachs were introduced on the '82 models. Turbos for the wagons started in '81. '82 for sedan/coupe.
The biggest problem I would have with that car is that the price is already over 11K!

I have been eliminated.......

Palangi · #8 04-10-2007, 12:30 AM

81 was a strange year for these cars. If I remember right, the wagon got the turbo in 81 and the sedans went turbo in 82. It's possible that the new cluster with the tach didn't come until 82.

yellowbenz · #9 04-10-2007, 12:45 AM

I've asked the seller about the mechanical issues and will post if he replies.

Kevin
1979 240D
1984 190D

chetwesley · #10 04-10-2007, 02:33 AM

I have an 81 300TD Turbo (same color as the ebay one, not as pretty though). No Tach.

sedecrem · #11 04-10-2007, 03:46 AM

If you will look in the lower right hand corner there is a little black cylinder that looks like the tach amplifier to me.

#12 04-10-2007, 03:48 AM

That's only a cap. It covers a plug where the tach amp would normally be.

yellowbenz · #13 04-10-2007, 08:12 AM

Seller says that the pressure is below 2 because it is at idle. Pegs with acceleration. He says the car runs cool so it probably needs a thermostat. Does have the proper antifreeze color. Doesn't know about the stain but says the power steering pump doesn't leak.

Kevin
1979 240D
1984 190D

vstech · #14 04-10-2007, 08:24 AM

When I get my 83 all cleaned up, ya think it will pull anywhere near that price? the bidding is up over 11K, and it's still RESERVE NOT MET! wow.
John