I stummbled on a ???? year manual 4 speed W123 240D at a local mechanic who said that the car was driven in by a customer. The mechanic diagnosed the "engine knock" as a bad engine and the customer left the car. When I started the car it sounded just like a diesel with a slight knock but I also noticed that the injector closest to the radiator had a leak. I read on posts here that injectors might cause a knock. I heard and drove Diesels with much worse knock than this one and they ran fine. The car is missing the grill and hubcaps, everything else is there and there is some minor rust. In case the engine does go bad could I swap the doors (same beige color as my 300TD) from a sedan to the wagon (300TD 1985)? I guess I just need some reasurance from you guys!!

Thanks, Igor.

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1984 MB 300D Turbo Diesel W123 Sedan 132K
1987 MB 300D Turbo W124 Sedan 295K
1983 Porsche 944 104K
1989 Audi 80 Quattro 180K
2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Avant 49K (Wife's car with warranty )

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For $100 you can't go too far wrong. The main problem I see is the title, can you get it? Otherwise it would just be a parts car, if I could find one with the manual climate controls for $100 I would grab it up just for the controls to put into my 300D. Even if it only ran for a month or two (assuming it has a title) you would have gotten the $100 back out of it. I say go for it.

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

What the heck are you waiting for? Quick man, before some other lucky SOB scores it! I'd probably separate a shoulder trying to get my wallet out fast enough..... RT

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84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

Thanks for the support guys, I figured that if I used the doors (still need to know whether they fit), instrument cluster and the windshield my investment would pay off. Now if the car ran and needed a new fuel injector that would make me very happy. In any case, I think I'll get the car and let you know what happens. If I decide to part it you guys will be the first to know.

Thanks, Igor.

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1984 MB 300D Turbo Diesel W123 Sedan 132K
1987 MB 300D Turbo W124 Sedan 295K
1983 Porsche 944 104K
1989 Audi 80 Quattro 180K
2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro Avant 49K (Wife's car with warranty )

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If it's a 123 and has a palomino interior, I might be interested in some interior parts if you decide to part it out, depending on price...

And JUMP ON IT!!! I wish I could find a deal like that; Robin needs a car (and I think a 240D would suit her just fine )...

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
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