I just bought a new MB(to me) and am very impressed with it's power vs. my 240d. The car is, almost, rust free(which is rare for a Minnesota car) and painted a nice looking pearl color. The quality is amazing and it's a whole lot quieter inside too. The car came with a parts car I'm taking parts off of. I'd like to take off the fuel tank but am wondering how tough it is? Do you have to get it from the underside, or can you get it out through the trunk? I've already taken lots of parts off it and am going to go again tomorrow to take more. Now I need to sell the 240 as I don't need two MB diesels(so says my wife).

If you just want to have a look into the tank then take off the level sender through the First Aid kit compartment (remove the black plastic that holds the kit and then you can unscrew the level sender and have a looksee into the tank). I've found that shining a flashlight in there works pretty well.

congrats on your new car, you'll love the 116 SD. Super smooth ride, extremely comfortable, roomy, (relatively) quiet.

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'79 300SD
'82 Chevy Chevette diesel

Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look inside the tank tomorrow. The car comes with an extra, complete, engine too, so I'll pick that up while I'm there.

congrats! I love mine.

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1983 240 D-SOLD
1979 300SD