i was looking around for some parts for the my 300d when i saw this front end rebuild kit, anyone know who makes the parts and if they are any good? *********

Sorry, links to competing parts sales sites are not allowed.

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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k
26 mpg needs lots of love
given to me in pitty

89 civic hatchback auto 140k
33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's
been in the family since mile 1

85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800

I had to remove the links to the competing parts sites, Pelican has the brands for all the parts they sell, making it easy to know where they come from.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Base Sedan - Suspension, Shocks & Springs - Page 1

if you give them a call, there may be a "kit" for rebuilding the entire front end of your vehicle!

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1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
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1987 300TD
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Just consider two things:

1. Why the sites that offer the "kits" display brand names in their listings for individual parts, but not the kits.

2. Would they not display the supplier/suppliers' name(s), if you were going to feel they were solid brands? That would seem to be logical marketing, no?

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

I bought a Front end Parts Kit and it was all URO parts. Not one of the packages or parts was marked with the Country of Origin; likely China.
When I bought it it was around $225. If it is still around that price it is likely they same parts. However, simply ask the Seller the Parts Makers name.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

They told me that it was made up of parts from many different companies and sold under their part number. Basically the guy didn't know. How did that kit hold up? They claim it's heavy duty, but who knows.

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84 300sd 2.47 dif 360k
26 mpg needs lots of love
given to me in pitty

89 civic hatchback auto 140k
33mpgs soon to be low to mid 40's
been in the family since mile 1

85 300d with unknown knock. driven over 30k with knock and still going. sold for $800

As long as your oil pump was making pressure before there is no reason to assume it will not continue to do so.
Lots of 617.952s out there with more mileage on the Engines and Oil Pump and no Oil Pump issues.

Some People have had a problem with the Oil Pump Chain Tensioner and the Spring and there is some little Clip on the end of the Shaft that wears out as well as where the Spring Makes Contact.

If you really want to check something check the Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve and the Spring. You don't want to see any scoring on the Valve of flat spots worn on the outside diameter of the Spring.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel