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09-22-2014, 08:43 PM
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New to the forum
Hello everyone!
I bought a 1981 300TD with roughly around 230k miles a few months ago Ol Klaus is from southern CA and darn near rot free, something you do not see around here in the Chicago burbs. I had always wanted a MB since I was a little kid, finally had my chance and took it. So far it's been an experience (in a good way) and have learned a lot. Before I bought one, I would spend hours on here and another forum making sure this is the right buy for me. Other than some rigged up stuff and lack of maintenance in the last year, the wagon was in really good shape. Up until now it has been easy to tackle issues, figure them out and have something work or come back to life. I started a small thread on another forum but my computer crashed, lost all my contacts and connections I was gaining on there. Hopefully I can restart here. Cheers, Jonathan
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Jonathan Valadez Also own: 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 
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09-22-2014, 09:21 PM
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Thanks Quahog!
My '81. 
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09-23-2014, 12:15 AM
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X2 as to what was said previously: "there are no other forums you need concern yourself with"
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 All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html
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09-22-2014, 09:26 PM
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Welcome to the Forum.
 There is a lot of knowledge able guys here that know the TD`s real well. If you want to keep that TD real nice, better have something else to drive in the upcoming months with the Salt they dump on you.  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
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#7
09-22-2014, 09:51 PM
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Purdy! Welcome aboard!
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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 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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09-23-2014, 12:37 AM
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That is a rare color! Can we get more photos? I really like the color.
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09-23-2014, 02:08 AM
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That looks nice - welcome!
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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver 1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone 1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy! 1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior  Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
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09-23-2014, 03:12 AM
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Wow, she is a bute, she wasn`t there when I first posted, we must have posted about the same time.
Looks as good and any of those other cars in the neighborhood. Well actually you brought some Class to the neighborhood.  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
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09-23-2014, 08:41 AM
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Start taking pics... We wanna see them!
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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 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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09-23-2014, 08:57 AM
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Welcome to the forum! You'll become very attached to your wagon if you are anything like other w123 (which is the MB designation of your chassis; regardless if it is a wagon, coupe or sedan) wagon owners. It looks great from your pic. Is it turbo charged or NA? 1981 saw the change over from NA to turbocharged in the wagons so it could be either one- the coupes and sedans did this in '82. Please ask questions and post pics! I've had three wagons and still own an '84.
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09-23-2014, 01:26 PM
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Wow that sure is a nice wagon wish my 85 300 SD looked that good I am only a stones throw from you across the lake in N.W. In. Yes you brought a bit of class to the Windy. I think you will find this site to be very helpful welcome.
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