My W124 3 litre Turbo Diesel - Modernised.
My W124 3 litre Turbo Diesel - Modernised.
Fitted a new centre exhaust box. I'd bought a used stainless steel tail section from an E280 doesn't fit - the design is different.... so I put the original back on for now... will have a company in Yokohama custom make what I want when I get a chance to take a day out...
![[Image: DSC_3757_zpscicpjwy7.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3757_zpscicpjwy7.jpg.html)
Fitted new Performance Porterfield brake pads and washed each entire suspension & inner arch area of grime, etc. ready for a coating of corrosion inhibitor aircraft grade wax once the pit area being built in our garage at home is completed. Aside from some on the front lower arms, I found no corrosion at all - none expected but still it's good to know the underside remains in such great shape after 25 years, before additional protection!
The oil cooler on the 300D meant the original front E500 plastic inner arch liners wouldn't fit right. Not happy with a used set, I'd ordered new MB ones. Cut an area neatly to allow the oil cooler bracket to protrude slightly and now they fit - perfectly.
![[Image: DSC_3726_zpsa2ttckhq.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3726_zpsa2ttckhq.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_3732_zpsxqlwo1vx.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3732_zpsxqlwo1vx.jpg.html)
With the wheels off, it was a good opportunity to give them a proper clean and polish.
![[Image: DSC_3764_zpsq1f8thw4.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3764_zpsq1f8thw4.jpg.html)
The front bumper has a small scratch & chips. etc. as does the rear. Also still have E500 replica arches to have done, but I'm - saving this work to be done whilst we're away for the summer...means the body shop isn't rushed at all.
Cleaned the interior again and replaced the B pilar trims with good condition used items, since MB has discontinued these parts. Happy with how the carbon console came out...
![[Image: DSC_3740_zpsopztpr1q.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3740_zpsopztpr1q.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_3742_zpsxvvipeyg.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3742_zpsxvvipeyg.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_3748_zpsyxodiooj.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3748_zpsyxodiooj.jpg.html)
The thought crossed my mind I could replace all of the birdseye E500 Limited wood with carbon laminated trim, but I like the birdseye too, besides - it was so hard to find (Couldn't get the centre console with these air con controls - hence the carbon laminating instead), so I'll stick with the contrast I guess. It works well I think.
![[Image: DSC_3739_zps9vb7vwck.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3739_zps9vb7vwck.jpg.html)
The Jenhert speaker conversion is working well. Once I had figured out how to assemble the replacement door pockets so the screws wouldn't work their way loose from vibration produced by 2 subs in each door!
![[Image: DSC_3750_zpsjj5y7h0m.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3750_zpsjj5y7h0m.jpg.html)
Sill plates are working well too, happy with these.
![[Image: DSC_3766_zpsn6ahcb0z.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3766_zpsn6ahcb0z.jpg.html)
A picture of the 1-piece suede head lining. Had to find a used driver's grab handle, as this car originally didn't have one there. Found it cheap on Ebay. Sorted.
![[Image: DSC_3772_zpsr183sink.jpg]](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Miguel-Newera/media/Benz%20300D%20Turbo/DSC_3772_zpsr183sink.jpg.html)
Still haven't fitted a set of c-pilar reading lights from an E500 Limited, as I'll need to wait till the next time we have one of those around and I can take measurements, etc.
??????????????????????????????? are currently in the process of making a Recaro styled 3 person rear seat to match the front Recaros. The newly re-trimmed seat will be done in Nappa leather and include full seat heaters too.
Still haven't fitted a new Weichers front strut brace, as I want to paint it with crackle finish red & black paint, then put a nice badge in the middle...
Also recently noticed the hydraulic engine mounts are vibrating at times, so they've reached the end of their useful lives. New mounts to go on soon.
Still happy enough with the standard power of the 3 litre turbo, plenty of torque and it's totally reliable, so I've decided I won't be uprating the pump. It's got 261,000km now and runs like new, so may as well do another 250,000km and beyond.
As far as modifications are concerned, it's nearly done now...
Did a few improvements a couple of weekends ago incl. cleaning the entire car again.
Fitted a new centre exhaust box. I'd bought a used stainless steel tail section from an E280 doesn't fit - the design is different.... so I put the original back on for now... will have a company in Yokohama custom make what I want when I get a chance to take a day out...
Fitted new Performance Porterfield brake pads and washed each entire suspension & inner arch area of grime, etc. ready for a coating of corrosion inhibitor aircraft grade wax once the pit area being built in our garage at home is completed. Aside from some on the front lower arms, I found no corrosion at all - none expected but still it's good to know the underside remains in such great shape after 25 years, before additional protection!
The oil cooler on the 300D meant the original front E500 plastic inner arch liners wouldn't fit right. Not happy with a used set, I'd ordered new MB ones. Cut an area neatly to allow the oil cooler bracket to protrude slightly and now they fit - perfectly.
With the wheels off, it was a good opportunity to give them a proper clean and polish.
The front bumper has a small scratch & chips. etc. as does the rear. Also still have E500 replica arches to have done, but I'm - saving this work to be done whilst we're away for the summer...means the body shop isn't rushed at all.
Cleaned the interior again and replaced the B pilar trims with good condition used items, since MB has discontinued these parts. Happy with how the carbon console came out...
The thought crossed my mind I could replace all of the birdseye E500 Limited wood with carbon laminated trim, but I like the birdseye too, besides - it was so hard to find (Couldn't get the centre console with these air con controls - hence the carbon laminating instead), so I'll stick with the contrast I guess. It works well I think.
The Jenhert speaker conversion is working well. Once I had figured out how to assemble the replacement door pockets so the screws wouldn't work their way loose from vibration produced by 2 subs in each door!
Sill plates are working well too, happy with these.
A picture of the 1-piece suede head lining. Had to find a used driver's grab handle, as this car originally didn't have one there. Found it cheap on Ebay. Sorted.
Still haven't fitted a set of c-pilar reading lights from an E500 Limited, as I'll need to wait till the next time we have one of those around and I can take measurements, etc.
??????????????????????????????? are currently in the process of making a Recaro styled 3 person rear seat to match the front Recaros. The newly re-trimmed seat will be done in Nappa leather and include full seat heaters too.
Still haven't fitted a new Weichers front strut brace, as I want to paint it with crackle finish red & black paint, then put a nice badge in the middle...
Also recently noticed the hydraulic engine mounts are vibrating at times, so they've reached the end of their useful lives. New mounts to go on soon.
Still happy enough with the standard power of the 3 litre turbo, plenty of torque and it's totally reliable, so I've decided I won't be uprating the pump. It's got 261,000km now and runs like new, so may as well do another 250,000km and beyond.
As far as modifications are concerned, it's nearly done now...
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