1982 300 D Turbo...

I've got several questions that I will post separately. Thanks for your advice on tools, etc. This board is terrific! Am learning more here than any manuals or books! I will share my various newbie experiences with you all if I may.

I acquired my 1982 300D Turbo from a private party knowing little about these great cars, but trusted his advice. She admits to 161,000 miles, but the odometer was busted when I got her and I am sure is well over 200,000. Thanks to your help here, I now have a working odometer and tachometer!!!!

My first project was to replace the broken air filter housing bracket and mounts. I have lots of oil in the housing due to blowby, and am trying to determine why. She starts up no problem, runs smooth, gets around 28mpg, and just generally runs great.

I do have some typical problems... vacuum leaks in door locks, etc but I am working on these with my new Mity-vac Gauge and Zit-popper.

I did have an "incident" with not starting which turned out to be a clogged fuel filter.. the small clear one... now replaced. Embarassing but instructional.

Thanks again for all your help.


Mr Goodfahrt