Where does it say the tranny was rebuilt?

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K

Well... maybe that was another car that i confused this one with. Sorry and good catch.

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Grey '91 350SDL 214k Dad's car
Beige '81 240D 4 Speed 254k SOLD
Blue '82 300D 225k SOLD
White '95 E300D 46k SOLD
Blue '87 190D 2.5 Turbo 315k SOLD
Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

The owner of that car is a member of this forum. I think the name is HoustonM3?

It looks like a very nice car. There are some posts about it, as well as an ad somewhere in the for sale section.

-Chris

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Christopher
'06 Mercedes E350 station wagon (silver/black)
'85 Mercedes 300D (black pearl/palomino)
'85 Mercedes 300SD (smoke silver/burgundy)
'79 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

'05 Toyota Camry (because always running is nice)

'85 Mercedes 300D sold back to orig. owner 8-1-06
'84 Volvo 264GL Diesel, owned 2000-2013

It is a very nice car....and sooooo tempting. I really like them but still don't want to pay a lot for one due to fear of the rod bending issue. I don't know why I am attracted so much to the riskier ones, I've considered a 6.0 Powerstroke as well.

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K

The 6.0's can be fairly reliable engines if you correct the stupid crap Ford messed up, or buy a later one with a lot of the bugs worked out. The one to avoid at *ALL COSTS* is the 6.4. That thing was a turd from day 1.

Supposedly the #14 head is supposed to be unreliable, but so far mine's lived a hard life and still going fine.

On the other hand, the SL is supposed to be a reliable engine in a reliable chassis, and I've yet to take a trip in that car without something breaking or having some sort of breakdown. It's never left me stranded, but it sure spends a lot of time sitting waiting for parts. I've had the car for 19 years and never completed a journey without incident.

Reliability is all relative and subjective...

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Gone and wanting to forget:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]

That Euro might be a 3.0. I don't think the 3.5 was sold anywhere but in the usa.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The SDL was a US/North-America model only. The 3.5L replaced the 3.0L in the 1990 models (hence the 350SDL badge)

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Gone and wanting to forget:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]

So, you think its a 3.0?

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

They might get it looking like that. If it runs well with no noticeable issues (probably does), someone will be tempted.

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Te futueo et caballum tuum

1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K

Unless the engine was replaced with one from an earlier vehicle, it will be a 3.5

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Gone and wanting to forget:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]

I knew that car looked familiar:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/385420-1991-350sdl-smoke-silver-creme-beige-velour.html

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Gone and wanting to forget:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]

Wow, that looks like a well kept example. I soooo miss mine. I still have the totaled car with an engine that had the top end rebuilt shortly before its demise... Temptation!!!

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Mine: 1987 MB 420 SEL - 66K (Dec 2019)
Mine:1991 MB 350SDL - 244K (Aug 2011)- Totalled 9/14/2016
Mine:1981 MB 300SD - 326K mi (July 1997)-sold
Wife's: 2008 MB C300 Sport - 110Kmi (April 2009)

I wouldn't be afraid of it, but I would have to have it fully checked out for that kind of money. I'd probably prefer a 1990 350SD instead. No real reason to have the long-based model to me.



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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

I agree about having it checked out. Does anyone on this forum know of any local mechanics that could perform a thorough PPI?

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Mine: 1987 MB 420 SEL - 66K (Dec 2019)
Mine:1991 MB 350SDL - 244K (Aug 2011)- Totalled 9/14/2016
Mine:1981 MB 300SD - 326K mi (July 1997)-sold
Wife's: 2008 MB C300 Sport - 110Kmi (April 2009)

From all the reading I have done in the lat few days this does not look like a problem that can be forecast. It can be fine one day then show symptoms the next, and go quickly downhill from there.

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K