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04-30-2013, 05:30 PM
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3rd owner of a 1983 240D (auto)
Will post few pics tonight . This is the 240D with head gasket issue.
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04-30-2013, 09:32 PM
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Brought home today 83 240D
This was probably heading to the bone yard if I didn't buy it from the PO. Mechanic who stored the car for the PO says needs new engine or blown head gasket.. It does start and drive, and the oil pressure gauge does get pinned on acceleration. However it didn't make it all the way up to the top of the flatbed on the ride home. This is my first 240 but I am guessing they can go up hills. The nice things here are the interior. Seats are excellent. The dash has a few cracks but not as bad as I've seen on other Florida benzes. Seems all 4 windows & sunroof open & close fairly well . I have a folder of records 1" thick to sift through since the PO bought the with 50,000 miles in May of '87. They kept it running and did things but it has rust issues around the rear window seal. lower doors , front fender , but on the lift the chassis is solid ....
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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04-30-2013, 09:36 PM
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long term project .. After I do my best dealing with the rust issues I probably will be making some calls to local Florida forum member buddies, for help getting the engine either repaired or replaced. If I do a good job probably will want to add a 3rd pedal for my left foot.
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04-30-2013, 09:41 PM
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This is the 3rd engine - Was told 1st time the oil filter housing cover was not tightened properly - 2nd time the oil pan drain plug came out !!
It is a moot point so I didn't want to ask but sounds like they were taking their benz to jiffylube.  (helpmelord) ...
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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05-02-2013, 03:51 PM
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Was this car on craigslist? Quote:
Wish I had garage space. I'd like to pull the engine and rebuild it for fun but it needs that third pedal.
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05-02-2013, 03:54 PM
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& yes. May still be listed..?
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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04-30-2013, 09:37 PM
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Yes, 240 automatics can go up hills (with a running start and no AC on!).
 Sounds like you have a good project on your hands, congrats on keeping another one from heading to the junkyard! I don't often hear of head gasket failures on these engines, but I suppose it can happen...
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04-30-2013, 09:56 PM
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Oh my... three engines... jiffylube...
I'll keep changing the oil on my cars as long as I am able to crawl under there, for that very reason...
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1983 300TD 240K - 1982 240D 215K - 1996 Dodge Cummins 70K
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05-01-2013, 10:52 AM
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Any input on a good indy, or sharp forum member near the Boca Raton; or Broward ; even Dade County area would be appreciated. I am not exp on engines....
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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05-01-2013, 11:22 AM
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Its a hike from Boca but my grandmother always had my 240D serviced at Karl's German Auto in Miami. It was located off SW 136th ST and US1 in the warehouses by The Falls if you are familiar with the area. I can't remember the name of the owner (not Karl he passed away years ago) but I was always pleased with their work and it was very close to my house. There is also Pierre Hedary. He is known to do excellent work and is a member of MBCA. His shop is somewhere on the east coast in the Titusville area I think. Also a hike from Boca but by all accounts worth it.
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05-01-2013, 11:43 AM
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Hi GB,
Looks like Karls moved further south of Kendall and Pierre is little far.. I keep Karls in mind ....Thanks!
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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05-01-2013, 11:49 AM
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Found them. They are in the same place as they were before. The picture of the new owners looks like its the son of the guy I dealt with before. Still cant remember their name though.
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05-03-2013, 02:52 AM
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First thing I notice is your glow plugs are not hooked up. Shockingly that the car starts, must have good compression. Must not have heat as the heater has been bypassed. Needs a new valve cover gasket so likely it never seen a valve adjustment. The firewall bushing for the linkage doesn't look right and I can't see the fork. I think you have a very neglect engine with a very poorly done engine swap.
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05-03-2013, 01:22 PM
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I just finished going through repair records from PO. The car now has 262,480 miles. working od. As I am told the Engine was replaced with a used engine at 239,800 on 03/15/2005, I believe up at La Plata Motors up in Norwood, Mass. I am waiting to get the actual receipt for this from PO . I am sure he has it somewhere . He has a printout of alot of repair records. He kept things. At 241,641 La Plata Motors replaced the valve cover gasket. Again at 242,655 La PLata did oil change; topped off fluids, and says they replaced the valve cover gasket again. No charge the 2nd time. Ar 242,859 they checked engine for oil leaks, ( I do not see any oil leaks under the car now. ) They replaced the front & rear main seals & oil filter base gasket. Replaced front transmission oil seal & oil pan gasket. Replaced transmission selector shaft seal. coolant flush & refill .. Glow plugs were serviced & 1 replaced in Dec. 2010 so not many miles ago. No mileage on this receipt. Work "done" at Performance Cars of Pompano Beach. I need to know how to hook these up ! Thanks, Austin .....
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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05-03-2013, 01:48 PM
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As for the glow light it isn't working properly if the glow plugs are not electrically connected. Also, they don't glow as long if one or more plugs does not have proper resistance. Bosch seems to have this issue which is why my plugs are not fully working (number five is basically dead). I am not seeing a valve adjustment!  I.I.R.C. every 10,000 miles. If they are not within specification you can have power loss because of valves not fully seating (clearance too tight) or not opening all the way (valves too loose). At least the cause is my understanding. I know on the Volkswagen she is sensitive about her valves especially since she has a whopping 64H.P.. I would at least clean around the valve cover and the top of the engine so that the junk doesn't somehow go into the valve train when you are doing the adjustment. I have been officially diagnosed with O.C.D. so can understand others not wanting their engine clean enough to cook on.   I looked in the manual and all it said was to install the electrical connectors... Real helpful, I know. Maybe it shows on the video?
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Current fleet: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out. 1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration. 1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration. 1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.
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