In a message dated 6/1/03 12:43:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Had the guy who posted what your car was worth actually seen your car? Somehow I doubt it. By...
i have one extra i was going to try to see if it worked in my 80 300D (has chrome) but not sure if it works or not. my window switches are working but have the...
also, my brother works at a Mercedes dealer in RI and could get me new parts cheaper ( i pay what the dealer pays ) and he said a new window swich for my car (...
my father has an extra complete set of 1983 300D seats in the Palomino color he may sell to you if you need them/and if they fit. i think he was originally ...
Actually I was told that you could use ATF in the same manner as Diesel purge to clean the engine. This from a factory trained MB mechanic. ... Diesel (D24),...
Don't do it. And if he has given you any other engine care tips, I'd dismiss those as well, since he's about 30 years behind the curve. Mercedes Benz, in the...
does anyone know where to get one of those High mileage emblems Mercedes owners put on their grille to represent how the car has lived thought the years? i ...
1-800-FOR-MERC, or you can go to a dealer. John Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 254+kmi ... From: xeautomotive@... [mailto:xeautomotive@...] Sent: Sunday, June...
Email if interested, all parts are avalible, paint still shines, body straight, seats all still okay. still have orig hubcaps. The injector pump is shot on...
I am pretty happy to be back in the diesel club, just bought an 86 300SDL with over 200,000 miles on it. It's in really lovely condition, no dash cracks, seats...
Hi folks. Just bought a 96 Sprinter 212, very nice too. Does anyone know whether a reasonably priced workshop manual is available from anywhere for it? Thanks ...
Adrian, I'm not quite sure what your intentions were, but the result was that you copied the entire digest and forwarded it back to the list. John Ervine 1981...
All, I'm considering letting go of my 1987 190D 2.5 Turbo. This model is both rare and powerful for a diesel. Under 1,500 were sold in 1987 only. It's ...
Where does this car live? Henry ... From: "Herr Ponton" <herrponton2@...> To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2003 5:19 PM ...
I removed the plastic engine hider / cover off my Jetta TDI so I could admire the shiny engine bits. then the plastic bellypan fell off so now it's a bit...
In a message dated 6/2/03 1:52:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Castrol or Valvoline 20-50 is what a lot of the independent mechanics use. I like Castrol, but...
In a message dated 6/2/03 1:52:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... Get a 300D. Cast iron engine and head, makes all the difference the first time you overheat it....
You'll need to fill out a questionaire on your vehicle. Then they do an inspection of the vehicle at the dealer. Then you get your emblem installed for a few...
Hi, I live in Grass Valley. Not to far, I think. I looked at an 87 300 SD before I bought mine. Nice cars. The one I looked at had a bad dent in the front...
Sorry to disagree William, with my 300TD 226k miles if you remove the thermostat and run the car it WILL overheat. Should happen to any older MB diesel, one...
Hello All, The palomino carpet in my 1985 300td wagon cargo area is badly discolored and faded. I do a fair amount of camping, and between the dirt, debris,...
Does it have a manual sunroof? I have a pin and a broken handle (curved T shape), but I don't know if there are other components needed that are missing. Also,...
Paul Nice car! The SDL (W126)is my dream of a modern Benz diesel and someday I'll have one. For now will get by with the grandfather ('60 190Db). Bob ... ...
Greetings all, I recently acquired a 1983 300TD Turbo which was in need of some TLC and renewal. First order of business is replacement of the rear hatch (its...
Hello, Can anyone tell me, or point me in the right direction on finding out, the differences between the 300D and 190 2.5D. The can both be had quite cheaply ...
