4 fixits on the list, not sure what time commitment I'm looking at. Any tips are appreciated.

1. Replace heater core - getting a whiff of antifreeze as I drive.
2. Replace Squirrel cage blower - its just starting to chatter
3. Replace ignition switch - its locked up a few times, but still working
4. Repair Cruise control - hasn't worked, ever.

Anything else under there I should take a look at while its all apart? Any tips on getting parts at reasonable prices?

What model do you have?

If you have a model with automatic climate control I would recommend renewing the vacuum pod diaphragms on the damper actuators.

__________________
The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

since the firewall insulation is so light on these cars i've always thought that in a dash-off situation i'd put a whole bunch of foam back there.

__________________
'77 240D, 504H, OM617.952, etc.

He has a 81 240D.

Be sure to add this to your signature so you are not always asked.

The old 30 something year old insulation has seen better days, I would take it out and add something like this.
Dynamat.com | Dynamat Sound Damping | Thermal Solutions

With the dash out, a good time to replace it.


Here are a few links to the dash removal and evap cleaning etc...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/311383-hvac-rebuild-1977-240d-manual-trans.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/319593-1984-300d-light-ivory-unique-car-5.html


This last on he is working on a 300TD and a 240D

PeachPartsWiki: Replacing the A/C Evaporator

Hope these are some what helpful for you.


Charlie

__________________
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

replace or at least clean the hell out of the evaporator

__________________
1981 NA 300D 310k miles

Thanks guys - I thought I had a sig - I guess not. I hadn't considered the evaporator, but is worth doing, thing is the AC is pooched anyways, so I'm not sure how much time I'll spend on it. By the looks of the plugs, this dash has been out before. I wonder what I'll find back there.

ETA - Signature won't stick for me Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Got the car into my header though - close enough???

Take your time on the plastic bits.

__________________
Jim

Cordless close quarter drill will be worth ever $9.99 you will spend at HF for the 4.8v drill. I crack all the nuts and then use a cordless to take em out.

__________________
http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg
1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42