I am planning on visiting the junkyard and picking up a few parts to keep on the shelf as spares. I live far from junkyards. Which parts would you keep on hand besides the usual filters? Would it be starters, injectors, power steering pumps, power window motors, CV axles, or whatever?

Thanks.

Good idea for pick 'n pull junkyards is grab anything that appears "new" or improves your existing car...... Look for injectors that appear to have been recently replaced by previous owner. Otherwise make mental list of fiddly bits that could use replacing on your car like cracked shift boot, cracked wood console pieces, etc...... also dive into the trunk and glovebox for stuff like service manuals and MB tool kit that your car might lack.

Otherwise, the general rule of stockpiling parts is whatever you stash will never be used or needed in your existing car.

Have been doing this with Jeeps for over 20 years. No statement rings as much truth as the above!

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

The only parts I try to stock are seals, hoses, gaskets, filters, lights, et cetera. I wouldn't buy any component not needed unless I know something isn't right with a part or could use improving upon.

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Jeff M.
Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k

you should probably get most filters new.

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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking
Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex
Recent work:
Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields
Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts
Replaced positive battery terminal
Replaced negative battery terminal and cord
New Duralast Battery

My car needs work.

Lol, yes all of those parts I buy new. Sorry for not making myself clear.

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Jeff M.
Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here.
1983 / 1984 300D Sold
2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold
2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k

The parts at my local pick and pull are so cheap that if I see a Mercedes diesel I get what I can. For instance, I got complete 4 speed manual tranny, linkages, shifter, driveshaft flywheel and clutch for just over $100.
I stupidly overlooked the head on a TD that was there in the recent past. The heads with hydraulic pumps are rare and I could have gotten it for about $25.
If you can find an early 123 ACC servo in decent shape, its worth its weight in gold.

I wouldn't bother with wiper blades and oil filters

If anyone ever sees a Mercedes 207-409d van in a junkyard, let me know. I'd drive a lot of miles to strip that vehicle clean.

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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

Post a pic so we know what to look for.

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

The picture is not very good:

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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

Here's a picture from the back:

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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

I can splain. . . That's not my yard. It's a picture that the prior owner sent me when I was considering buying it. Not that I don't collect things, but those particular things are not my taste. My garage is mostly filled with boats. Although I do have a few feet of shelves in the basement with Mercedes parts from junkyards.

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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

Would anyone consider pulling an injection pump and keeping it as a spare?

I would. Just make sure to seal it up VERY well.

I would keep a complete working spare engine if I could.