Maybe it will do 0-60 in 25 seconds instead of 30? That's probably about right. Of course, the turbo will shorten the engine life, and that's why MB designed...
kevin kraly
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Apr 1, 2005 8:40 am
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Rather than discuss too much turbo theory, I'll just add that every doubling of atmospheric pressure in the manifold produces a doubling of output. If you note...
You're probably right Kevin, but its only got (supposedly) 58K (a carfax would probably confirm or disprove) even so, assuming the turbo cuts the lifespan in...
how do you know the odo hasn't been around once? ... From: "A.C. Rhone" <cybrbass@...> To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, April 01,...
A couple of years ago I was in Moscow, Russia on a business trip for a high level technology transfer. My Russian is quite rusty since I haven't used it...
I wasn't able to get a CarFax for my 76, because they only go back to 1980 something. These older Benz like this don't have the standardized VIN numbers, and ...
Other than general condition of things like subframe mounts and rear end play there is no real way to tell these car stay solid usually with care for the 3rd...
From having added turbos to various vehicles over the years there are several way to get the additional fuel. Given that diesel doesn't operate on a mixture...
... My Spanish is the same way... A couple of cervezas, and I'm speaking like a Mexican... <GRIN> Laurence MacNeill Mableton, GA 1980 240D 205,000+ miles...
I wonder if the magic powder is some form of dried vodka???? It may be some gun powder mixture. I would be very careful in breathing in an more of it? Anything...
... Carfax doesn't do reports for earlier-than-1981 vehicles... That was the year that the Fed's mandated the format and length of all VIN numbers in the...
... I'm interested to know, as well... Perhaps it's some sort of magnesium powder? Magnesium burns quite well... So does sodium, for that matter... But pure...
What day of the year did the Russians give you that powder? Did it happen to be April 1? I wouldn't recommend putting the powder in your air intake; even if...
Carfax doesn't do reports for earlier-than-1981 vehicles... That was the year that the Fed's mandated the format and length of all VIN numbers in the US......
... My '80 Benz has a 17-digit VIN... WDB12312312201101. It just doesn't follow the standard format that CarFax is expecting... Nor the Ga. DMV... I don't...
My 80 model 240TD station wagon really keeps 'em guessing. 123-183-12- 0142**... They have a 300TD listed correctly as a 123-193 and the 240 sedan as 123.123...
I have found that if you drive it in for them to see and have money in hand state DMV folk will take your money and give you papers unless there is an...
Hello all I joined up to see if there is any interest I the older Benz Like the 300D I have a 1977 Good shape still with a Fresh rebuild on the 5cyl,Deisle as...
Hi everybody, I would like to know if somebody knows where I can buy either the springs or the padding for the back seat and back rest of my car, 1979 300SD...
Hello there! I also have a 77 300D, a wonderful car, comfortable, safe and rock solid! Shortly after I bought my 300D for $1500, I realized that I was going to...
kevin kraly
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Apr 4, 2005 6:56 am
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Thanks for the reply the car looks good still and like I said I just put new mains rod rings and had the head rebuilt as you all know that was not cheap, now...
Check out Aurora Wrecking in Seattle (they mail everything) I have had good experiences with them, but don't be in a hurry: http://www.auroraaw.com/ go to...
I happen to have an AT sitting around, pulled from a 1980 300TD, which should be the same as yours. Let me know if you are interested. I'm in Massachusetts,...
I have a 1978 300SD with the blue MB Tex interior. Would you have the seat and back in this color and material? Herb john tolosko <europartdirect@...>...
I just bought an 80's 240D and decided not to drive my 300SD anymore because of fuel costs in So.CAL. But would transplant eng/auto trans into another vehicle...
The engines are very interchangable. As far as what Ma Benz did there was the 300GD gelandenwagen. These are still produced as the "G" series its a sport...
There was the Hanimog in the late 60 early 70 perhaps in Canada you might find one. They were vans and such with the 200,220 and the last ones had a 240 diesel...
My motor mounts need replacing, I think... When it's at idle, I can hear what sounds like a very large "rattle" -- but it's much lower-pitched than your usual...
The car starts up beautifully, and runs like a top. The only problem is, it isn't shutting off. The only way to stop it is to press the lever in the engine,...
