The 240d I just fixed up and sold had cruise control and I really liked it. Haven't had cruise for years and would like it on my "85" Euro , 5 spd as shes our "road" car. Does anybody have any suggestions as to after market units. I assume that would be the route to go ??

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I've seen units offered by JC Whitney but I doubt they are anywhere near as nice as the stock Bosch units. The after market system I saw involved using a small magnet on the driveshaft that tripped a senor to regulate a servo attached to the throttle cable.

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1987 300D Turbo 175K
2006 Toyota Prius, efficent but no soul
1985 300 TDT(130K miles of trouble free motoring)now sold

Rostra makes the CC units for some of the OEM's. I have seen a few and they work very well. The cheaper DIY units work but not as well. The latest Rostra products use a servo like the factory MB unit but the guts are a superior digital design. I will be replacing the stock CC in my MB with a Rostra when I get around to it. Expect to pay about $220 for the unit. 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

I put a JC Whitney one on my 71 Travco. Magnetic sensor on the driveshaft. Every bit as good as the one in my MB as far as I am concerned. Cost was less than $100.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Thanks for all the input. I have all the components in a parts car, its just putting them all together unless the wiring harnesses are already there, it would be a bugger. The other thing, ..I have read some threads about folks (that are probably better mechanics than I) that have spend much $ and time trying to get their MB CCs to work right. Sooo I am leaning toward an after market unit. I think I could place the controller somehow that would not be TOO obnoxious. My MB mechanic/buddy said he has installed many after market units and will do it if I help. The JC Whitney one is either elec or vacuum servo, I assume the vacuum one would be the way to go as I already have plenty of vac.

RT ...I well check out the Rostra too.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I had the type with the sensor on the driveshaft on my 77 Airstream Argosy motorhome the first time I used it on I 75 on my way to Fla it ran away on me.Needless to say I diconected it.I never use the cruise on my MB's as it makes me feel like a spectator rather than the driver.........
William Rogers.........

The cruise on my TD has never worked since I bought it. The actuator was siezed and a magnet in the actuator motor had become dislodged. Since my water temp is so throttle sensitive, 7psi@3000rpm-85*c 10psi@3000rpm-105*c, I'm glad it's dead. It would quickly overheat if I set it and just watched the road.

Is that boost psi?

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13