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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

08-12-2021, 08:41 PM

Replies: 4

Registry Errors

Views: 754

Posted By TheDon

got a screen shot? operating system?

got a screen shot?

operating system?

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

08-12-2021, 08:37 PM

Replies: 26

CD Players in cars

Views: 1,541

Posted By TheDon

I had a cd changer in my Mini Cooper S and my...

I had a cd changer in my Mini Cooper S and my E320CDI. I do kind of miss having one.

now I just connect my phone via blue tooth to my truck and play my audiobook from the libby app or apple...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

07-26-2021, 08:44 PM

Replies: 17

They are all luxury cars

Views: 1,154

Posted By TheDon

2nd and 1st Gen Tacoma’s are the pillar of mid...

2nd and 1st Gen Tacoma’s are the pillar of mid size truck reliability. Minus the whole frame rust issue ;)

Love my 2012 Tacoma 4x4, just wish it was diesel.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2021, 11:42 AM

Replies: 416

380SL Diesel Conversion Project

Views: 137,618

Posted By TheDon

I'm in FL. I'm poking around in the thread, looks...

I'm in FL. I'm poking around in the thread, looks like a lot of work to make the diesel swap happen and in the last 8 years Ive seen the flow of W123, W126, and W116 diesels trickle to almost nothing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2021, 10:42 AM

Replies: 416

380SL Diesel Conversion Project

Views: 137,618

Posted By TheDon

I plan on it. I saw there is an OM602 in the...

I plan on it. I saw there is an OM602 in the parts section but I know thats not an easy bolt in. Someone was doing it but they passed away before completing and documenting it fully. Would require...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2021, 09:28 AM

Replies: 416

380SL Diesel Conversion Project

Views: 137,618

Posted By TheDon

I have decided to diesel my 380SL.. Let...

I have decided to diesel my 380SL..

Let it commence!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-15-2021, 11:55 AM

Replies: 5

Convert 450SL to Manual Tranny?

Views: 3,570

Posted By TheDon

The Easy Way... ...

The Easy Way...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-mercedes-benz-280sl-15/

or diesel swap it with a 240D manual setup

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-10-2021, 08:54 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

I saw the 617 swapped SL. As much as I love the...

I saw the 617 swapped SL. As much as I love the ole oel burners I kind of want this one to be smooth at idle.

Supposedly with a megasquirt fuel injection and wasted spark system the fuel...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-07-2021, 02:58 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

Nah…I’d rather go for a refined swap and do a 2JZ...

Nah…I’d rather go for a refined swap and do a 2JZ or tri rotor to really anger the purists.

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

06-06-2021, 09:13 AM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

Because an LS is a lot less finicky than an old...

Because an LS is a lot less finicky than an old M116 and it’s K jet fuel injection system and timing chain woes.

But an LS swap is far to much work now that I’ve looked into it. A simple 5.3...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

05-30-2021, 12:08 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

I was never one for the SL series especially...

I was never one for the SL series especially after having my E320 cabriolet but I got it for a really good price and it’s probably the cleanest car I have bought at that price. The wheels themselves...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

05-29-2021, 09:56 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

In person it doesnt appear to be pure white, its...

In person it doesnt appear to be pure white, its almost like an ivory or light beige. I can tell you the paint is buttery smooth and has an almost perfect reflection of my shop lights in it. Not bad...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

05-29-2021, 03:29 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

I hope so. Otherwise I’ll just LS swap it

I hope so. Otherwise I’ll just LS swap it

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

05-29-2021, 02:42 PM

Replies: 35

Guess who is back

Views: 2,148

Posted By TheDon

Guess who is back

I’m back and bought something fun to fix up

https://i.imgur.com/OvUsNB0.jpg

‘83 380SL w/ 140k on it. It’s not too bad especially for the price I paid. Interior is like 7/10 and exterior I’ll...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

04-06-2021, 01:59 PM

Replies: 13

How many Mercedes have you sent to the crusher?

Views: 882

Posted By TheDon

Out of the 15 owned, zero went to the crusher. ...

Out of the 15 owned, zero went to the crusher. No idea where they went after I sold them. I miss every single one of them and want to buy most of them back.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

11-28-2020, 06:38 PM

Replies: 2

CDI Injector Removal Tool

Views: 667

Posted By TheDon

CDI Injector Removal Tool

Mercedes branded and part numbered claw for removing injectors on the later diesels. Used it on my E320 CDI

Comes with shop built slide hammer.

(Link to photos below)
...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-29-2020, 02:54 PM

Replies: 47

New to me F150 on it's way to me...

Views: 2,141

Posted By TheDon

I wish I had not gotten an Eddie Bauer edition...

I wish I had not gotten an Eddie Bauer edition but it has the 4.9L inline 6 and 5 speed mazda stick shift. just did a tune up on it and its chugging along just fine.

might need to drop the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-29-2020, 01:45 PM

Replies: 53

Prices for early W211 have finally come down!

Views: 4,408

Posted By TheDon

I sold my W211 because of black death and at the...

I sold my W211 because of black death and at the time there werent any decent tutorials on how to fix it. It wasn't that bad but I took it as an excuse to dump the car. Wish I didnt now...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-29-2020, 10:06 AM

Replies: 47

New to me F150 on it's way to me...

Views: 2,141

Posted By TheDon

9th gen for the win... Not like I own one or...

9th gen for the win... Not like I own one or anything of that nature....

9th Gen - Aeronose
8th Gen - Bullnose

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-29-2020, 08:55 AM

Replies: 152

For sale :1993 300 SD w/ 606

Views: 23,043

Posted By TheDon

pictures would be nice.........

pictures would be nice.........

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2018, 12:26 PM

Replies: 16

Excellant CDI video (IMO)

Views: 1,432

Posted By TheDon

I needed a vehicle I could put large items in and...

I needed a vehicle I could put large items in and a CDI wagon doesn’t exist so I got the Element to do the trick.

Everything is good. I pop in every now and then to check on OD and instaban...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2018, 10:59 AM

Replies: 16

Excellant CDI video (IMO)

Views: 1,432

Posted By TheDon

Wish I had kept my CDI, pretty sure my injectors...

Wish I had kept my CDI, pretty sure my injectors would have came out somewhat easily.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

04-14-2018, 09:17 PM

Replies: 0

FS: W123 hitch

Views: 450

Posted By TheDon

FS: W123 hitch

$125 OBO shipped to continental US. Mounts to the bumper and spare tire well. Does not come with a hitch ball.

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-08-2017, 09:22 PM

Replies: 16

Benzmac Meeting Engatwork, Ancient History

Views: 1,296

Posted By TheDon

who do I need to ban again?

who do I need to ban again?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-17-2017, 11:06 AM

Replies: 9

FS: 1997 Mercedes E300 diesel $2500

Views: 4,840

Posted By TheDon

darn, wish I had room!

darn, wish I had room!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-17-2017, 10:59 AM

Replies: 7

Euro 300D Clutch disc?

Views: 1,015

Posted By TheDon

Euro 300D Clutch disc?

quick question

my euro 300D (NA 617 w/ super rare flywheel) needs a clutch job. Is the clutch kit the same as the 240D since the parts catalog here doesn't list a euro 300D

thanks

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-31-2017, 08:57 AM

Replies: 9

'dub and Compu finally tie the knot

Views: 576

Posted By TheDon

Congrats!

Congrats!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-31-2017, 08:56 AM

Replies: 4

I'm Done ... anyone need a good parts car?

Views: 669