One of the concerning aspects of my 300 D is that the oil sump is very close to the front of the car and hangs pretty low.

Where I live, I have about 5 miles of unimproved roads sometimes with deep ruts that the milk truck will make up the hill in front of our house in the winter. I don't really rally race my car but sometimes the buggy or truck ruts are so deep it is all one can do.

I have some steel that I am thinking of making a bolt in box under the pan.

Has any one here had one or made one. Any pics?

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.

there is the OE skid plate... and IIRC the dealer has it for around 150.00
there are mounting holes on the subframe to mount one if you build your own.
I have an OE plate, and several plates from various suv's I'm planning on adapting...
someday...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Thanks I'll look. I have heard of some rally cars using plywood.
BTW I am glad that I am not the only one who thought of this/

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.

Juergen our TD hero has the plate on his wagon I think. MB also had an option for a raised suspension to help with the problem.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Here is a couple Skid Plate links.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/160706-w123-skid-plate-install-w-pix.html

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1536051-factory-skid-plates-installed-diy-lots.html

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks for the link. I like the design on the rolled over Audi and may try and fabricate something like that.

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.