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07-26-2007, 08:00 PM
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Is my 300sd a Euro model?
I have a 1983 300sd. Im having problems getting the right brake booster hose. The hose on it now has two nipples for the transmission and the (I believe) air reservior located on the main valve next to each other. The one I got has the two nipples located farther up the line closer to the vacuum pump and about a foot apart from each other. I was told this hose is the only hose for my car.
I got the car from the original owner who traveled to Germany to pick it up. It has US spec bumpers, electric windows, tan m-b tex interior. 3.0 turbo automatic. I truly believe it is a us spec model. VIN #WDBC820A7DB038538. Is there any place I can look the vin up?? Thanks. BTW; I know how lucky I am. The guy had every receipt of every dime he had put into it. He took better care if the car than he did himself. He looked like a mess! 
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07-26-2007, 08:02 PM
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It's not a Euro, it's US spec. All SDs were made for the North American market.
VIN WDB12612012038538 Model 300 SD Chassis 12612012038538 Engine 617951 12 038553 Transmission 722303 02 299673 Order 0 2 707 21486 Approx. year 1982 Lights BOSCH Cab 17095 Dealer United States - tourists (707) Interior leather light brown (254) Paint 172 anthracite grey metallic (с 01.01.1963) 54 Unknown code Options 410 electric sliding roof (с 01.03.1965 по 29.02.1988) 440 tempomat (cruise control) (с 01.09.1975) 451 revolution counter (с 01.12.1972 по 31.10.1993) tachometer 467 central locking system and instruments with english lettering (с 01.04.1970 по 31.10.1993) 491 USA version (с 01.01.1963) 504 outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978 по 29.02.1986) outside rear view mirror, right, electrically adjustable (l.h.d.) taxi version, f.r.g, and outside rear view mirror on the right 519 Becker radio Grand Prix electronic cassette - USA (с 01.08.1980 по 30.11.1990) Becker radio Mexico Grand Prix, electronic (USA) 531 automatic antenna (с 01.01.1963) 543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978) 570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970) front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest 588 automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977) 592 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (laminated glass), band filter green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, laminated safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972) 611 courtesy lamps for front and rear doors, with W124 also for central doors/W202 front doors only (с 01.11.1978) 636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973) 640 aluminium disc wheels with radial-ply tires (с 01.10.1969 по 31.12.1989) 663 60 liters of fuel (с 01.07.1978 по 30.06.1993) 673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964) 803 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year 820 835 coir mats (с 01.08.1962 по 31.10.1989)
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'81 MB 300SD, '82 MB 300D Turbo (sold/RIP), '04 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate Sooner or later every car falls apart, ours does it later! -German Narrator in a MB Promotion Film about the then brand new W123. Last edited by H-townbenzoboy; 07-26-2007 at 08:07 PM.
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07-26-2007, 08:02 PM
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Current: 05 E320 CDI 07 GL320 CDI 08 Sprinter 05 Dodge Cummins 01 Dodge Cummins Previous 2004 E55 AMG 2002 C32 AMG (#2) 1995 E300 1978 300D 1987 300D 2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[ 1981 300SD 1983 300SD 1987 300SDL 2002 Jetta TDI 1996 S420 1995 S500 1993 190E 2.6 1992 190E 2.3 1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed
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#4
07-27-2007, 12:15 AM
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Most definitely a US model. W126s diesel were never available in Europe.
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07-27-2007, 12:34 AM
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07-27-2007, 01:13 AM
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A diesel W126....not too fun on the autobahn, but perfect for the ultra-slow USA freeways, thats why it was never sold there. The speed demon diesel of Europe at the time was the N/A 300D W123, with a 5 speed manual. My dad said he drove several of them back then, and that they were quick!
 All euro W126's had either the 280 6cyl, or a 380/420/500/560 v8 with lots of them being 280, 380, and 500's. Later on they probably had the 300 gasser I6 to replace the 280....but during the time of our diesels those were the gasser W126 engines.
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07-27-2007, 10:06 AM
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That vacuum hose is the correct, new, replacement hose. I did this job on my car. You have to use some extra vacuum hose to run to the connections leading into the cabin.
I'll try to get pics of what I did.... Here is a link to where I was asking the exact same question you are...: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=173976&highlight=vacuum Not many answers there for you....but....again, I'll try to get pics of what I did.
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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late. 1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart 1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart 1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten) 1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles) 1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org  http://banners.wunderground.com/weat...Round_Rock.gif
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09-12-2007, 09:26 PM
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I went to the MB dealersyhip with questions about my 78 300D. MB told me, based on my VIN that I had a grey market MB. Parts would not be a problem, maybe a bit slower due to delivery from Germany.
Great car! Working small odds and ends but, fun to drive. 641/2 restored Mustang convertible 93 BMW 525i
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