New Car, '80 300SD Turbo
New Car, '80 300SD Turbo
07-24-2012, 10:20 PM
#1
Some goods:
-low mileage, 110k
-straight body
-freshly rebuilt engine (old one got burned up when a PO kept driving after the water pump failed, the guy I got it from put a rebuilt one in he bought from a shop)
- sheer awesomeness
Some bad shit:
-been sitting for unknown time (guessing 5-10 years)
-window seals are bad on front and back, --> moisture has caused corrosion on vents and instrument cluster and radio and climate control, so those need to be replaced.
-rear seat needs to be either replaced or re-covered
-needs belts and hoses ans filters and stuff (as expected)
-leaking transmission fluid
-oil pan needs replacing
-missing front driver side carpet
Other than that I'm pretty stoked, probably gonna save most of the work for when I don't have a job and have a lot of free time haha
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
07-24-2012, 10:20 PM #1Basically got my dream car this weekend (at least the most affordable car on that extremely long list)
Some goods:
-low mileage, 110k
-straight body
-freshly rebuilt engine (old one got burned up when a PO kept driving after the water pump failed, the guy I got it from put a rebuilt one in he bought from a shop)
- sheer awesomeness
Some bad shit:
-been sitting for unknown time (guessing 5-10 years)
-window seals are bad on front and back, --> moisture has caused corrosion on vents and instrument cluster and radio and climate control, so those need to be replaced.
-rear seat needs to be either replaced or re-covered
-needs belts and hoses ans filters and stuff (as expected)
-leaking transmission fluid
-oil pan needs replacing
-missing front driver side carpet
Other than that I'm pretty stoked, probably gonna save most of the work for when I don't have a job and have a lot of free time haha
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
07-24-2012, 10:48 PM
#2
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
07-24-2012, 10:48 PM #2i got a oil pan for you
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
07-25-2012, 09:35 AM
#4
What color is the interior? I may be able to get you some bits.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
07-25-2012, 09:35 AM #4Nice purchase!
What color is the interior? I may be able to get you some bits.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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07-25-2012, 11:21 PM
#5
(07-24-2012, 10:48 PM)serverman777 i got a oil pan for you
Awesome man
(07-25-2012, 02:18 AM)vstef_is AWESOME!!! I want one just like that one day... Was it very expensive?
It ended up being $1250, delivered to my house
(07-25-2012, 09:35 AM)DeliveryValve Nice purchase!
What color is the interior? I may be able to get you some bits.
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Thanks man!! Its dark blue interior. The front seats are okay, and the passenger and rear carpet seem okay, but the rear seats are all cracked and rotted, the carpet by the rear window is faded, and the driver's seat has no carpet at all. I'll post some more pictures once I take some with a real camera.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
07-25-2012, 11:21 PM #5(07-24-2012, 10:48 PM)serverman777 i got a oil pan for you
Awesome man
(07-25-2012, 02:18 AM)vstef_is AWESOME!!! I want one just like that one day... Was it very expensive?
It ended up being $1250, delivered to my house
(07-25-2012, 09:35 AM)DeliveryValve Nice purchase!
What color is the interior? I may be able to get you some bits.
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Thanks man!! Its dark blue interior. The front seats are okay, and the passenger and rear carpet seem okay, but the rear seats are all cracked and rotted, the carpet by the rear window is faded, and the driver's seat has no carpet at all. I'll post some more pictures once I take some with a real camera.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
07-26-2012, 11:05 AM
#6
Purplecomputer
07-26-2012, 11:05 AM #6Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
07-26-2012, 08:32 PM
#7
(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
07-26-2012, 08:32 PM #7(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
07-26-2012, 09:12 PM
#8
(07-26-2012, 08:32 PM)sassparilla_kid(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
but for now, you can always rent the bumpers as pool diving boards at parties to make money for new bumpers and other repairs.
congrats btw!!
Purplecomputer
07-26-2012, 09:12 PM #8(07-26-2012, 08:32 PM)sassparilla_kid(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
but for now, you can always rent the bumpers as pool diving boards at parties to make money for new bumpers and other repairs.
congrats btw!!
07-26-2012, 10:54 PM
#9
(07-26-2012, 09:12 PM)Purplecomputer(07-26-2012, 08:32 PM)sassparilla_kid(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
but for now, you can always rent the bumpers as pool diving boards at parties to make money for new bumpers and other repairs.
congrats btw!!
Thanks! And yeah, I was thinking more about adding a cable so fighter jets could land on them
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
07-26-2012, 10:54 PM #9(07-26-2012, 09:12 PM)Purplecomputer(07-26-2012, 08:32 PM)sassparilla_kid(07-26-2012, 11:05 AM)Purplecomputer Those cars look so awesome, But you really need some euro lights and bumpers!
Agreed, the American bumpers are hideous
but for now, you can always rent the bumpers as pool diving boards at parties to make money for new bumpers and other repairs.
congrats btw!!
Thanks! And yeah, I was thinking more about adding a cable so fighter jets could land on them
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
08-25-2012, 03:15 PM
#10
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
08-25-2012, 03:15 PM #10Just won a fleabay auction for a "like new" instrument cluster, since everything in the dash is all corroded and disgusting and barely functional. Now the car is only going to have 48k miles on it lol
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-04-2013, 03:33 PM
#11
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-04-2013, 03:33 PM #11The time has come to begin working on this beast, gonna try to tackle the oil pan on Sunday and we'll see what else
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-20-2013, 11:00 PM
#12
Next weekend I'm gonna try to get all the bulbs replaced, then I'll probably have to start tracking down electrical gremlins if I don't have lights all around.
For some reason the car doesn't seem to want to rev above about 3500rpm, and dies if you try to keep it revved up, so I guess I'll try changing fuel filters and see if that helps any
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-20-2013, 11:00 PM #12Okay got the oil pan changed today, and new oil and filter. Also put in all new fuses since they were all wrong and corroded.
Next weekend I'm gonna try to get all the bulbs replaced, then I'll probably have to start tracking down electrical gremlins if I don't have lights all around.
For some reason the car doesn't seem to want to rev above about 3500rpm, and dies if you try to keep it revved up, so I guess I'll try changing fuel filters and see if that helps any
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-21-2013, 08:04 AM
#13
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-21-2013, 08:04 AM #13Valves, offset key, injector balancing son
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-21-2013, 11:10 AM
#14
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-21-2013, 11:10 AM #14It supposedly has a rebuilt engine with almost no miles since the rebuild
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-21-2013, 12:46 PM
#15
(01-21-2013, 11:10 AM)sassparilla_kid It supposedly has a rebuilt engine with almost no miles since the rebuild
Rebuilds are great. The only thing that scares me when its rebuilt is WHO rebuilt it
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
(01-21-2013, 11:10 AM)sassparilla_kid It supposedly has a rebuilt engine with almost no miles since the rebuild
Rebuilds are great. The only thing that scares me when its rebuilt is WHO rebuilt it
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
01-21-2013, 12:51 PM
#16
(01-21-2013, 11:10 AM)sassparilla_kid It supposedly has a rebuilt engine with almost no miles since the rebuild
I've heard that before.
Blow the $40 on a dial indicator, feelers, and injector line and confirm it all.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-21-2013, 12:51 PM #16(01-21-2013, 11:10 AM)sassparilla_kid It supposedly has a rebuilt engine with almost no miles since the rebuild
I've heard that before.
Blow the $40 on a dial indicator, feelers, and injector line and confirm it all.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-21-2013, 03:17 PM
#18
My goal for right now is to just get the car drivable and somewhat reliable so I'll have something to drive when the trans in my w123 blows up, which will be pretty soon I think
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-21-2013, 03:17 PM #18It has a full tank, I think I'm gonna have to siphon it lol
My goal for right now is to just get the car drivable and somewhat reliable so I'll have something to drive when the trans in my w123 blows up, which will be pretty soon I think
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-22-2013, 10:54 PM
#20
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-22-2013, 10:54 PM #20I think I'll probably end up siphoning it for now, maybe replace or clean the tank filter, replace the other two fuel filters, and then probably add a lot of seafoam or mmo or something to the first few tanks I end up running through it
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-26-2013, 03:40 PM
#21
(01-22-2013, 10:54 PM)sassparilla_kid I think I'll probably end up siphoning it for now, maybe replace or clean the tank filter, replace the other two fuel filters, and then probably add a lot of seafoam or mmo or something to the first few tanks I end up running through it
Don't run seafoam in it. Never use an alcohol based fuel treatment on diesel. The can says it is "safe" but every pump guy I have ever talked to says not to get near the stuff.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
(01-22-2013, 10:54 PM)sassparilla_kid I think I'll probably end up siphoning it for now, maybe replace or clean the tank filter, replace the other two fuel filters, and then probably add a lot of seafoam or mmo or something to the first few tanks I end up running through it
Don't run seafoam in it. Never use an alcohol based fuel treatment on diesel. The can says it is "safe" but every pump guy I have ever talked to says not to get near the stuff.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
01-26-2013, 04:15 PM
#22
I use a bit on trans fluid in the crankcase before an oil change like the old timers did.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
I dont buy that stuff simply based on the price
I use a bit on trans fluid in the crankcase before an oil change like the old timers did.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
02-22-2013, 01:52 AM
#23
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-22-2013, 01:52 AM #23So I went to change the fuel filters last weekend and the fuel in the canister filter was a little cloudy looking, so I ended up disconnecting the return line and stuck it into an extra 20 gallon drum I had laying around in the back yard and let her idle until she started to sputter then I shut her down (too lazy to have to bleed air from injector lines lol). Anyway, that fuel must have been in there since the 90's or something since it smelled about like turpentine and was slightly off color. Anywho I've got a barrel of turpentine-like stuff now I'll surely find some use for. I'm gonna check out the tank filter and see what's up with it this weekend, maybe I can get her cleaned out and the other filters changed, some fresh diesel, and see what's up. Maybe I'll try out some of that diesel-purge stuff if I can find me some before them, maybe clean some crap out of the IP. So hopefully after I get the engine to where it doesn't die I can get all of the missing bulbs replaced (which is all of the marker lamps) and if they're all working good new tires after that. We'll see what happens
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
02-22-2013, 09:05 AM
#24
Don't be a noob...timing timing timing
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
02-22-2013, 09:05 AM #24Sounds good. Sell that junky fuel to someone with an industrial motor who doesn't care if it's a little old.
Don't be a noob...timing timing timing
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
02-22-2013, 09:35 AM
#25
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-22-2013, 09:35 AM #25I'll check it eventually
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-04-2013, 03:21 PM
#26
I also cleaned the sending unit, the float was stuck about 1/3 from the bottom because the shaft was crazy rusty, but it moves freely now
This post was last modified: 03-04-2013, 03:23 PM by sassparilla_kid.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-04-2013, 03:21 PM #26Pulled the tank and cleaned it yesterday, pretty sure somebody poured salt water in there at some point. Anyway, it should be all good now, just neef to put it back in and change the fuel filters up front and hopefully it won't stall anymore
I also cleaned the sending unit, the float was stuck about 1/3 from the bottom because the shaft was crazy rusty, but it moves freely now
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-11-2013, 12:58 AM
#27
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-11-2013, 12:58 AM #27Bam, got the tank back in, got the filters changed, also I'm pretty sure the supply and return lines got switched up in the engine compartment so I switched those, and now the car revs higher than it did before and doesn't stall out after keeping it revved up, so I guess that's a good thing. I guess now I just need to get the running lights in order and it should be good to go more or less (good enough for a couple test drives anyway until I get it registered).
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-31-2013, 04:31 PM
#28
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-31-2013, 04:31 PM #28Everything interior or electrical on this car is fucked, I am pissed off. I had not intended to rebuild this car from the ground up but it looks like I'm gonna have to. So irritated right now
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-31-2013, 07:18 PM
#29
It's not that bad, just a couple hours.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-31-2013, 07:18 PM #29Electrical just get a some brown scotchbrite from the hardware store, some electric contact cleaner, and a tube of dielectric grease. Spend an evening hitting the grounds and other nearby connections then you're set. Also grab brass fuses (assuming it still has the crappy aluminum ones)
It's not that bad, just a couple hours.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
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