Really want another diesel
Really want another diesel
12-12-2014, 10:18 AM
#1
mostly due to the fact that I work in a richer area with old guys. The mechanic next to my office has 3 w123 1 w113 2 w115 and I believe a w112/110
So yeah its getting to me.
/endrant
Purplecomputer
12-12-2014, 10:18 AM #1So after I sold my care to JB3 i am now seeing old diesel Mercedes everywhere.
mostly due to the fact that I work in a richer area with old guys. The mechanic next to my office has 3 w123 1 w113 2 w115 and I believe a w112/110
So yeah its getting to me.
/endrant
12-13-2014, 06:42 AM
#2
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Whatever you buy, look for one which is rust "free" IMO.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
12-14-2014, 05:55 PM
#3
(12-13-2014, 06:42 AM)Greazzer Whatever you buy, look for one which is rust "free" IMO.
yes, I have seen my fair share of rusted out mercedes. Just awful.
if anyone has a w115 they want to get rid of let me know
Purplecomputer
12-14-2014, 05:55 PM #3(12-13-2014, 06:42 AM)Greazzer Whatever you buy, look for one which is rust "free" IMO.
yes, I have seen my fair share of rusted out mercedes. Just awful.
if anyone has a w115 they want to get rid of let me know
12-14-2014, 08:55 PM
#4
Here's a couple:
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4804910430.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4769459042.html
This post was last modified: 12-14-2014, 09:51 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
12-14-2014, 08:55 PM #4Plenty of rust free cars in California!!
Here's a couple:
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4804910430.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/4769459042.html
-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!!!!!!
12-15-2014, 10:52 PM
#6
Eye feel jah, get storage and a workspace first. Then get yourself a heap, so you don't need to worry about those two items.
Also, nothing wrong with a 6.XL Ford in an old F250. Rougher than a merc, but still has that diesel feel.
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
12-15-2014, 10:52 PM #6Called it!
Eye feel jah, get storage and a workspace first. Then get yourself a heap, so you don't need to worry about those two items.
Also, nothing wrong with a 6.XL Ford in an old F250. Rougher than a merc, but still has that diesel feel.
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?
12-16-2014, 12:23 PM
#7
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
X2 + 100% what Simpler=Better said. Try NOT to make your DD your project. I have wasted at least 1 if not 2 years entertaining the following ritual: Get ready Friday night. Take it apart Saturday in the AM. Break something or realize something is "different" or I am missing something. Hussle and rush. Most of the time the rush or hussle is not worth it and you're not 100% happy. Sunday rolls around and you're stuck putting everything back together and you got very little completed. NEXT weekend: repeat cycle ...
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
12-16-2014, 10:27 PM
#8
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
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
If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
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
12-16-2014, 11:28 PM
#9
-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
12-16-2014, 11:28 PM #9I say find a w115 240D and turbo 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!!!!!!
12-17-2014, 07:04 PM
#10
I agree that you need another diesel! Here's a sweetheart:
1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300D TURBO DIESEL - $2200 (PARKTON, MD)
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4767459089.html
Its been for sale for a month already. Very local to me so let me know if you want me to check it out for you. If I had the room, it'd be mine.
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
Yo Purp!
I agree that you need another diesel! Here's a sweetheart:
1987 MERCEDES BENZ 300D TURBO DIESEL - $2200 (PARKTON, MD)
http://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/4767459089.html
Its been for sale for a month already. Very local to me so let me know if you want me to check it out for you. If I had the room, it'd be mine.
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
02-06-2015, 09:18 AM
#11
(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
This post was last modified: 02-06-2015, 09:19 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
02-06-2015, 09:18 AM #11(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
02-06-2015, 10:59 AM
#12
IMO the 115 is a nicer looking car. Also it seems 115 have a much higher chance of being a manual, at least that's what my local CL has tought me. seen a few running driving, albiet rusty 115 with manual for 500 over here. and i like the front suspension better, though it might not handle better. 123 have that wierd i use the sway bar as part of my upper control arm thing goin on, kinda freaks me out.
Slightly. that's the better intake anyway. you'd probably want to change to the 123 IP. Idk if it is any bigger but it doesn't use that throttle flap vacuum wierd stuff. I also think there was a head or cam or both change at some point in time(78 or 79 iirc), upped the horse's just a little bit, like 5. I doubt those changes will make much of a difference with a turbo on it though.
IMO the 115 is a nicer looking car. Also it seems 115 have a much higher chance of being a manual, at least that's what my local CL has tought me. seen a few running driving, albiet rusty 115 with manual for 500 over here. and i like the front suspension better, though it might not handle better. 123 have that wierd i use the sway bar as part of my upper control arm thing goin on, kinda freaks me out.
02-06-2015, 09:08 PM
#13
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
Austincarnut
02-06-2015, 09:08 PM #13I have 3 solid 123 parts cars, no rust in tx...
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
02-15-2015, 04:15 PM
#14
Thanks
Karl
(02-06-2015, 09:08 PM)Austincarnut I have 3 solid 123 parts cars, no rust in tx...
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
atypicalguy
02-15-2015, 04:15 PM #14Maybe pm me the details on the 240d.
Thanks
Karl
(02-06-2015, 09:08 PM)Austincarnut I have 3 solid 123 parts cars, no rust in tx...
I also know of a nice 115 240d a friend is selling, I can put you in touch if you like. I can't believe the work some guys on here take on cars that are out there with little or no rust. let me know
(02-06-2015, 09:18 AM)Purplecomputer(12-16-2014, 10:27 PM)JB3 If you get the bug to want it back, just let me know.
My plan is to get it going, do some body work, and eventually sell it. Though it is an awesome car.
Havent done anything with it yet
yes let me know! I have had a hard time after selling the car. I see w123 EVERYWHERE and it makes me sad
(12-16-2014, 11:28 PM)sassparilla_kid I say find a w115 240D and turbo it
I was thinking of doing that but are the engines slightly different?
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