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Mike's 1981 300TD wagon

 
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mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
10-22-2013, 11:58 AM #1
Hey guys I've owned this for the better part of 8 months, but I haven't bothered to make a thread for it here yet. There is a 5 page build thread on stanceworks about it. Anyway 1981 300TD turbo wagon, classic white on palomino leather with 3rd row seat. It had 196k miles on it when I purchased it, and it's currently at 208k.

Mods so far not in order:
Bilstein HD shocks
Cut front springs
Leveled rear end using SLS valve adjustment
Straight pipe
OEM mudflaps
Bosch high spec euro lights french style
Over boost relays disconnected
3/2 valves disconnected and removed
EGR blocked
ALDA tweaked
CA8038 Filter
Manual boost control
Rebuilt auto transmission
Alpine headunit
Apline speakers
Infinity sub in spare tire well
Thule E39 bmw crossbars bolted to stock rails

Mods to come:
Dieselmeken M-pump
Holset Hy35
FMIC
Mechanical fan delete
Welded diff
Hydraulic E brake
First gen W126 brake upgrade
Vanagon LED third brake light
4 way air ride suspension
Rear end paint work
Euro bumpers

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My previous endeavors most recent first.

2001 E39
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1984 300D
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1981 240D 3.0
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This post was last modified: 10-22-2013, 12:05 PM by mike-81-240d.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 11:58 AM #1

Hey guys I've owned this for the better part of 8 months, but I haven't bothered to make a thread for it here yet. There is a 5 page build thread on stanceworks about it. Anyway 1981 300TD turbo wagon, classic white on palomino leather with 3rd row seat. It had 196k miles on it when I purchased it, and it's currently at 208k.

Mods so far not in order:
Bilstein HD shocks
Cut front springs
Leveled rear end using SLS valve adjustment
Straight pipe
OEM mudflaps
Bosch high spec euro lights french style
Over boost relays disconnected
3/2 valves disconnected and removed
EGR blocked
ALDA tweaked
CA8038 Filter
Manual boost control
Rebuilt auto transmission
Alpine headunit
Apline speakers
Infinity sub in spare tire well
Thule E39 bmw crossbars bolted to stock rails

Mods to come:
Dieselmeken M-pump
Holset Hy35
FMIC
Mechanical fan delete
Welded diff
Hydraulic E brake
First gen W126 brake upgrade
Vanagon LED third brake light
4 way air ride suspension
Rear end paint work
Euro bumpers

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My previous endeavors most recent first.

2001 E39
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1984 300D
[Image: 8256014889_c5cac490c3_z.jpg]

1981 240D 3.0
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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
10-22-2013, 12:15 PM #2
thumbs up!

on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.

where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240
This post was last modified: 10-22-2013, 12:16 PM by JB3.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
10-22-2013, 12:15 PM #2

thumbs up!

on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.

where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
10-22-2013, 12:37 PM #3
(10-22-2013, 12:15 PM)JB3 thumbs up!

on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.

where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240

Yes sir those were the ones! I just ended up with another set on Saturday. They'll be going on the wagon. Smile

The PO of my car was a wealthy Benz enthusiast so he bought the flaps and headlamps before I got the car. It also came with some OEM Benz all weather floor mats.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 12:37 PM #3

(10-22-2013, 12:15 PM)JB3 thumbs up!

on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.

where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240

Yes sir those were the ones! I just ended up with another set on Saturday. They'll be going on the wagon. Smile

The PO of my car was a wealthy Benz enthusiast so he bought the flaps and headlamps before I got the car. It also came with some OEM Benz all weather floor mats.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
10-22-2013, 02:11 PM #4
Do I see a Porsche?

Love those rims!

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
10-22-2013, 02:11 PM #4

Do I see a Porsche?

Love those rims!


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
10-22-2013, 02:22 PM #5
What size are the CLK rims?

-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
10-22-2013, 02:22 PM #5

What size are the CLK rims?


-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!!!!!!

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
10-22-2013, 04:24 PM #6
(10-22-2013, 02:11 PM)MFSuper90 Do I see a Porsche?

Love those rims!

Yes sir, 2004 X50 package twin turbo with a evoms tune, and techart exhaust system. 500+ hp with navigation and a sunroof lol.
(10-22-2013, 02:22 PM)sassparilla_kid What size are the CLK rims?
16x7 ET37

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 04:24 PM #6

(10-22-2013, 02:11 PM)MFSuper90 Do I see a Porsche?

Love those rims!

Yes sir, 2004 X50 package twin turbo with a evoms tune, and techart exhaust system. 500+ hp with navigation and a sunroof lol.
(10-22-2013, 02:22 PM)sassparilla_kid What size are the CLK rims?
16x7 ET37


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

NGARover
GTA2056V

99
10-26-2013, 06:27 AM #7
WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.
This post was last modified: 10-26-2013, 06:29 AM by NGARover.
NGARover
10-26-2013, 06:27 AM #7

WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
10-27-2013, 02:15 AM #8
By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.

Hahahaha thanks.

I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
This post was last modified: 10-27-2013, 02:16 AM by mike-81-240d.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
10-27-2013, 02:15 AM #8

By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.

Hahahaha thanks.

I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

NGARover
GTA2056V

99
10-27-2013, 06:43 AM #9
I hear you. I love my wagon and I drive it everyday. I've put almost 20k on it since I bought it. I bought it the day after selling my 82 wagon (the black one) and then having seller remorse. Once I'm driving the 87 the 85 will be getting all the love, going to strip it and redo it.

(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.

Hahahaha thanks.

I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
This post was last modified: 10-27-2013, 08:08 AM by NGARover.
NGARover
10-27-2013, 06:43 AM #9

I hear you. I love my wagon and I drive it everyday. I've put almost 20k on it since I bought it. I bought it the day after selling my 82 wagon (the black one) and then having seller remorse. Once I'm driving the 87 the 85 will be getting all the love, going to strip it and redo it.

(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!

Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.

Hahahaha thanks.

I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
10-27-2013, 10:15 PM #10
Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBay

-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
10-27-2013, 10:15 PM #10

Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBay


-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!!!!!!

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-28-2013, 09:24 AM #11
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-28-2013, 09:24 AM #11

(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
10-28-2013, 12:50 PM #12
Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol Big Grin
This post was last modified: 10-28-2013, 12:51 PM by MFSuper90.

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
10-28-2013, 12:50 PM #12

Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol Big Grin


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
10-30-2013, 08:30 PM #13
(10-27-2013, 10:15 PM)sassparilla_kid Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBay
Thinking about it, that or just say fuck it and snag a hy35 off ebay or 4btswaps.
(10-28-2013, 09:24 AM)willbhere4u
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
I haven't seen my car since august, but when I last saw it the over boost solenoid was deleted, and the alda was functioning. I went as far as cleaning the banjo bolts.

(10-28-2013, 12:50 PM)MFSuper90 Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol Big Grin

Heh thankfully I don't have that problem, the 911 is my dad's daily. I'm personally trying for a arena red 993tt. Big Grin

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
10-30-2013, 08:30 PM #13

(10-27-2013, 10:15 PM)sassparilla_kid Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBay
Thinking about it, that or just say fuck it and snag a hy35 off ebay or 4btswaps.
(10-28-2013, 09:24 AM)willbhere4u
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603... Undecided

check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
I haven't seen my car since august, but when I last saw it the over boost solenoid was deleted, and the alda was functioning. I went as far as cleaning the banjo bolts.

(10-28-2013, 12:50 PM)MFSuper90 Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol Big Grin

Heh thankfully I don't have that problem, the 911 is my dad's daily. I'm personally trying for a arena red 993tt. Big Grin


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
10-31-2013, 12:23 AM #14
I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
10-31-2013, 12:23 AM #14

I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
11-01-2013, 04:22 PM #15
Snagged a VDO boost gauge on amazon. I'll probably buy another ashtray and drill the face of it for EGT, boost, usb, and 12 volt.

(10-31-2013, 12:23 AM)MFSuper90 I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk

I might go that route, it would probably be like 2 months before I decide though. My car is in Washington, and I'm in California.
This post was last modified: 11-01-2013, 04:24 PM by mike-81-240d.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
11-01-2013, 04:22 PM #15

Snagged a VDO boost gauge on amazon. I'll probably buy another ashtray and drill the face of it for EGT, boost, usb, and 12 volt.


(10-31-2013, 12:23 AM)MFSuper90 I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk

I might go that route, it would probably be like 2 months before I decide though. My car is in Washington, and I'm in California.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
11-01-2013, 04:26 PM #16
I use to have a VDO boost gauge EGT gauge and oil temp in my 240d turbo under the ash tray in a vw mount

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
11-01-2013, 04:26 PM #16

I use to have a VDO boost gauge EGT gauge and oil temp in my 240d turbo under the ash tray in a vw mount


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
11-01-2013, 04:53 PM #17
Well if you want one, just let me know and we can figure something out Smile

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
11-01-2013, 04:53 PM #17

Well if you want one, just let me know and we can figure something out Smile


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

NGARover
GTA2056V

99
11-02-2013, 08:49 PM #18
Looks like the Volvo is photobombing this picture LOL.

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This post was last modified: 11-02-2013, 08:50 PM by NGARover.
NGARover
11-02-2013, 08:49 PM #18

Looks like the Volvo is photobombing this picture LOL.

[Image: 6FC43449-05DA-47CD-B36C-04057753CD2E-240...ac45b3.jpg]

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
11-14-2013, 10:03 PM #19
Found this while cleaning out the old iphone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFyY0t4z...e=youtu.be

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
11-14-2013, 10:03 PM #19

Found this while cleaning out the old iphone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFyY0t4z...e=youtu.be


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-01-2013, 02:25 AM #20
Found my problem. Somehow my engine is still healthy after eating the blades.

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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-01-2013, 02:25 AM #20

Found my problem. Somehow my engine is still healthy after eating the blades.

[Image: 11146788604_5b8bef64ec_z.jpg]


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-01-2013, 11:25 AM #21
Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of course

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-01-2013, 11:25 AM #21

Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of course


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
12-01-2013, 11:30 AM #22
holy crap! amazing

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
12-01-2013, 11:30 AM #22

holy crap! amazing


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
12-01-2013, 12:38 PM #23
Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel though

-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
12-01-2013, 12:38 PM #23

Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel though


-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!!!!!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
12-02-2013, 09:23 AM #24
I bet that made some noise when it was letting loose

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
12-02-2013, 09:23 AM #24

I bet that made some noise when it was letting loose


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?

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-02-2013, 10:34 AM #25
Time for a Big charger!

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-02-2013, 10:34 AM #25

Time for a Big charger!


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-02-2013, 06:01 PM #26
Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-02-2013, 06:01 PM #26

Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-03-2013, 04:50 PM #27
(12-01-2013, 11:25 AM)MFSuper90 Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of course
Yeah def a bit of a eye opener.
(12-01-2013, 11:30 AM)JB3 holy crap! amazing
I know right, scary as shit, especially considering I've never noticed any side to side shaft play.

(12-01-2013, 12:38 PM)sassparilla_kid Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel though
It'll be going on the wall me thinks. lol

(12-02-2013, 09:23 AM)Simpler=Better I bet that made some noise when it was letting loose
My dad didn't even notice it when it happened. Maybe his hearing aids were turned off. Big Grin
(12-02-2013, 10:34 AM)MFSuper90 Time for a Big charger!
Starting to think it might be holsett time.
(12-02-2013, 06:01 PM)willbhere4u Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!
Will do when I fix it. As of right now it starts, idles, and runs fantastically as a non turbo. Rolleyes

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-03-2013, 04:50 PM #27

(12-01-2013, 11:25 AM)MFSuper90 Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of course
Yeah def a bit of a eye opener.
(12-01-2013, 11:30 AM)JB3 holy crap! amazing
I know right, scary as shit, especially considering I've never noticed any side to side shaft play.

(12-01-2013, 12:38 PM)sassparilla_kid Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel though
It'll be going on the wall me thinks. lol

(12-02-2013, 09:23 AM)Simpler=Better I bet that made some noise when it was letting loose
My dad didn't even notice it when it happened. Maybe his hearing aids were turned off. Big Grin
(12-02-2013, 10:34 AM)MFSuper90 Time for a Big charger!
Starting to think it might be holsett time.
(12-02-2013, 06:01 PM)willbhere4u Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!
Will do when I fix it. As of right now it starts, idles, and runs fantastically as a non turbo. Rolleyes


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
12-03-2013, 05:15 PM #28
I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
12-03-2013, 05:15 PM #28

I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-03-2013, 08:35 PM #29
(12-03-2013, 05:15 PM)JB3 I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers

Hahaha I don't think so. It happened while he was on the highway heading to work. He had sold his ranger, and had no daily so he planned to daily my wagon... That didn't work out too well. But on the other hand it got him to go out and buy another w211 lol.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-03-2013, 08:35 PM #29

(12-03-2013, 05:15 PM)JB3 I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers

Hahaha I don't think so. It happened while he was on the highway heading to work. He had sold his ranger, and had no daily so he planned to daily my wagon... That didn't work out too well. But on the other hand it got him to go out and buy another w211 lol.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-04-2013, 06:24 PM #30
In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-04-2013, 06:24 PM #30

In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-05-2013, 05:51 PM #31
(12-04-2013, 06:24 PM)MFSuper90 In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for

Got it!

If anyone has a stock turbo in good shape, I need one asap. Would also prefer if it was a KKK.
This post was last modified: 12-05-2013, 05:52 PM by mike-81-240d.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-05-2013, 05:51 PM #31

(12-04-2013, 06:24 PM)MFSuper90 In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for

Got it!

If anyone has a stock turbo in good shape, I need one asap. Would also prefer if it was a KKK.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-06-2013, 10:20 AM #32
Upgrade to the kkk k26 while your at it. It cam on 1985 300sd and a few other years It spools faster that the t3 and is a direct bolt on

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-06-2013, 10:20 AM #32

Upgrade to the kkk k26 while your at it. It cam on 1985 300sd and a few other years It spools faster that the t3 and is a direct bolt on


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-06-2013, 11:44 AM #33
I have a stock charger, but it needs rebuilt before I would feel comfortable selling it to anyone. Or that hy35 is always here too Wink

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-06-2013, 11:44 AM #33

I have a stock charger, but it needs rebuilt before I would feel comfortable selling it to anyone. Or that hy35 is always here too Wink


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-11-2013, 06:24 PM #34
The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
This post was last modified: 12-11-2013, 06:24 PM by mike-81-240d.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-11-2013, 06:24 PM #34

The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
12-12-2013, 10:40 AM #35
(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.

I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-12-2013, 10:40 AM #35

(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.

I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-14-2013, 05:22 PM #36
(12-12-2013, 10:40 AM)willbhere4u
(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.

I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual

What did you sell the pair for if you don't mind me asking? This one is a BW member local to my home back in Seattle. It's power, heated, leather, and comes with the brackets to bolt into a W123. He wants $500.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-14-2013, 05:22 PM #36

(12-12-2013, 10:40 AM)willbhere4u
(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.


On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.

I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual

What did you sell the pair for if you don't mind me asking? This one is a BW member local to my home back in Seattle. It's power, heated, leather, and comes with the brackets to bolt into a W123. He wants $500.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

97e300
(its a 98 now)

109
12-15-2013, 01:55 AM #37
Thats a really good price

If you dont buy em' I will Big Grin
This post was last modified: 12-15-2013, 01:59 AM by 97e300.
97e300
12-15-2013, 01:55 AM #37

Thats a really good price

If you dont buy em' I will Big Grin

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
01-06-2014, 07:43 PM #38
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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
01-06-2014, 07:43 PM #38

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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
01-07-2014, 12:40 PM #39
I got $275 for the pair but they needed to be completely redone the cloth was torn all over and the LH frame was bent slightly. They were very ruff.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-07-2014, 12:40 PM #39

I got $275 for the pair but they needed to be completely redone the cloth was torn all over and the LH frame was bent slightly. They were very ruff.


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-27-2014, 03:17 AM #40
Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...

Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.

Next will be hx30 and intercooler

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
12-27-2014, 03:17 AM #40

Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...

Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.

Next will be hx30 and intercooler


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

Keino
GT2256V

151
12-27-2014, 06:56 AM #41
(12-27-2014, 03:17 AM)mike-81-240d Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...

Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.

Next will be hx30 and intercooler

Pictures please Rolleyes
Keino
12-27-2014, 06:56 AM #41

(12-27-2014, 03:17 AM)mike-81-240d Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...

Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.

Next will be hx30 and intercooler

Pictures please Rolleyes

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
12-28-2014, 12:35 AM #42
Yeah, pictures!!
And I can tell you an hx30 sounds badass on a 617, you just need more fuel to take complete advantage of it. I'm runnin 18lbs of boost, stock pump turned wayyy up, A/W, and my EGTs max out at 1300 on a long pull up a 10-15% grade.

Honestly, for no more money than I have in my hx30 swap it's worth is purely for the beautiful whistle Big Grin

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
12-28-2014, 12:35 AM #42

Yeah, pictures!!
And I can tell you an hx30 sounds badass on a 617, you just need more fuel to take complete advantage of it. I'm runnin 18lbs of boost, stock pump turned wayyy up, A/W, and my EGTs max out at 1300 on a long pull up a 10-15% grade.

Honestly, for no more money than I have in my hx30 swap it's worth is purely for the beautiful whistle Big Grin


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
12-30-2014, 08:17 AM #43
Manual swap is done, and road worthy. God damn it's fun.
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mike-81-240d
12-30-2014, 08:17 AM #43

Manual swap is done, and road worthy. God damn it's fun.

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MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
01-03-2015, 02:11 AM #44
Well, I'm jealous! Big Grin

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
01-03-2015, 02:11 AM #44

Well, I'm jealous! Big Grin


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
01-03-2015, 04:49 PM #45
Honestly it's out of this world fun.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
01-03-2015, 04:49 PM #45

Honestly it's out of this world fun.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
04-16-2015, 05:28 PM #46
Current Situ. 3 piece euro bumpers with factory oris hitch. 

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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
04-16-2015, 05:28 PM #46

Current Situ. 3 piece euro bumpers with factory oris hitch. 

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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

pirublues
Naturally-aspirated

24
04-21-2015, 07:41 PM #47
Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.
pirublues
04-21-2015, 07:41 PM #47

Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
04-24-2015, 03:50 AM #48
Appreciate it.

I bought a HX30 that was formerly owned by Rolf.

Haven't had time to hack off the EGR crap to make the turbo fit.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
04-24-2015, 03:50 AM #48

Appreciate it.

I bought a HX30 that was formerly owned by Rolf.

Haven't had time to hack off the EGR crap to make the turbo fit.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
04-24-2015, 09:29 AM #49
Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
04-24-2015, 09:29 AM #49

Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
04-25-2015, 01:02 AM #50
(04-21-2015, 07:41 PM)pirublues Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.

(04-24-2015, 09:29 AM)MFSuper90 Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason

What's the best way to tell? I haven't the slightest clue. 

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
04-25-2015, 01:02 AM #50

(04-21-2015, 07:41 PM)pirublues Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.

(04-24-2015, 09:29 AM)MFSuper90 Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason

What's the best way to tell? I haven't the slightest clue. 


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

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