I've only used this car around town since I bought this car off one of the MBShop members (Jentay). This coming weekend, I will be driving it from NC to Disneyworld.

It's 10 hours one way. I've checked all the fluids and other things (tire pressure, rubber), so far everything looks good.

I have no worries about the car making it. I only worry about the intermittent wiper issue. Sometime it quits but starts up again after I let it 'rest'. Could it just be the relay? I should just bring a spare. Where is the best place to get one on short notice?

Thanks for the advice!

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

will a wiper relay for a 300SD ( 1981-85 ) fit? I can't find it specifically for my year 1990-91

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Use RainX on your windshield --- reduce the need for wipers???

Travel safely -- post your trip on the forum. I'm in Winter Haven for the holidays; leaving on the 31st.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

If you need any help or break down or anything, I am about 10 minutes from Disney. Joe (The Don) is close as well. We'd be more then happy to help if something happens.

Also there are yards in Kissimmee you could scour. We've found a few 126 gassers there.

yeah I live very close to DW

I would bring a set of extra Fuel Filters as some Members have pumped bad Fuel into their tanks when buying from Stations they do not normally frequent; it seems to happen more often on trips.
I have 2 pieces of 3/4 inch Plywood screwd together in about and 8 inch square to put under the Jack in case I pull of the Road to change a Tire and I have try to use the Jack in dirt.
I also carry a 12 volt Tire Inflation Pump and a Tubless Tire Plug Kit for on the road tire patching.
I also keep some of the Injector Fuel Return Hose in the Trunk and a spare Strip Fuse for the Glow Plug Relay.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

In addition to fuel filters & rain-x, throw in a quart or 2 of oil. You'll hate paying the price if you stop at some small market. Make sure your spare has air.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Fuel only at truck stops.You can go where the trucks park fillup and pay for fuel.The cars,you have to walk 10 acres,pay your fuel first,then walk again.

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1999 w140, quit voting to old, and to old to fight, a god damned veteran, deutschland deutschland uber alles uber alles in der welt

Exit 1 in Ga. is a great place for diesel just before the higher prices in Fla
DieselBoss.com will have truck stop prices.

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW

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