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om617 bent rod? what are the chances

 
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larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
05-23-2011, 10:21 PM #1
I am thinking about getting this guy to make a video or something.
$600 obo 82 300d
says a mechanic told him it's about to die

seller-
"I am not really good with mechanics to be honest, but my mechanic said something about a possible bent rod or crack that is causing a knocking sound. He said that that it is just a really unpredictable problem, so it could run just fine for a good long while more or it could die for good next week. Sorry I cannot be a bit more helpful."


lars-
So it always has a knocking sound. No matter what the speed of the motor?
Shaking a whole lot? How did this problem manifest, just all the sudden?

seller-
"I had actually never noticed it. My mechanic told me about it today and that was the first I had heard of it."


lars-
So, you wanna sell the car. Why was it at the mechanic, for the brakes? Why would he say that? To protect you? To get a job repairing it?
I love these cars and mine just died, I have some brakes and other parts but, a bent rod is a repair I am not capable of repairing.
I live in Illinois. Is there anyway you would make some audio or video of the motor?
Particularly while it is hot and open up the oil filler cap.

seller-
"I took it in because it was not shutting off when i took the key out. I knew that was an easy repair (and I had it repaired) but while it was in the shop I asked him to give it the once over. I had not been driving it for about that last year because I was in Europe but my parents were starting it and moving it occasionally.
In general I trust my mechanic but I do admit they were trying to get me to sell it to them today so I think they were playing things up a bit. They quoted me $870 to repair the brakes (probably fair) because I needed a new caliper plus pads and stuff. Anyway I cannot afford that and since there might be a problem with the engine too I decided to just sell it for what I can. They were definitely trying to low ball me at the mechanic though because they wanted the transmission.
Honestly it is not in the best shape. It has lots of small cosmetic problems and some annoyances that could be fixed (the bake left door isn"t opening). But I would be happy to make a little video for you tomorrow. "

This post was last modified: 05-23-2011, 10:44 PM by larsalan.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
05-23-2011, 10:21 PM #1

I am thinking about getting this guy to make a video or something.
$600 obo 82 300d
says a mechanic told him it's about to die

seller-
"I am not really good with mechanics to be honest, but my mechanic said something about a possible bent rod or crack that is causing a knocking sound. He said that that it is just a really unpredictable problem, so it could run just fine for a good long while more or it could die for good next week. Sorry I cannot be a bit more helpful."


lars-
So it always has a knocking sound. No matter what the speed of the motor?
Shaking a whole lot? How did this problem manifest, just all the sudden?

seller-
"I had actually never noticed it. My mechanic told me about it today and that was the first I had heard of it."


lars-
So, you wanna sell the car. Why was it at the mechanic, for the brakes? Why would he say that? To protect you? To get a job repairing it?
I love these cars and mine just died, I have some brakes and other parts but, a bent rod is a repair I am not capable of repairing.
I live in Illinois. Is there anyway you would make some audio or video of the motor?
Particularly while it is hot and open up the oil filler cap.

seller-
"I took it in because it was not shutting off when i took the key out. I knew that was an easy repair (and I had it repaired) but while it was in the shop I asked him to give it the once over. I had not been driving it for about that last year because I was in Europe but my parents were starting it and moving it occasionally.
In general I trust my mechanic but I do admit they were trying to get me to sell it to them today so I think they were playing things up a bit. They quoted me $870 to repair the brakes (probably fair) because I needed a new caliper plus pads and stuff. Anyway I cannot afford that and since there might be a problem with the engine too I decided to just sell it for what I can. They were definitely trying to low ball me at the mechanic though because they wanted the transmission.
Honestly it is not in the best shape. It has lots of small cosmetic problems and some annoyances that could be fixed (the bake left door isn"t opening). But I would be happy to make a little video for you tomorrow. "


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

dieselboy
Rotatin 5500 times a minute

680
05-23-2011, 11:36 PM #2
could be a delivery valve knock.. who knows.

-Jesse

80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon

10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.
dieselboy
05-23-2011, 11:36 PM #2

could be a delivery valve knock.. who knows.


-Jesse

80 300sd hy35, front mount intercooler, w115 intake, rack limiter removed, Alda removed, full load turned up, boost, ebp, trans, pyro, egr delete, 3.5" exhaust, e-fan, 16x8 rims with, 245/50 tires, lowered, bilstien 5100's, 12" front brakes, 2.65:1 diff.
97 f250 psd 4x4, crawler
70 f250 390
83 Volvo 242, lots of mods
66 Volvo amazon

10 mistsubishi fuso service truck.

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
05-24-2011, 08:39 AM #3
I think I decided I don't want it. I really want a wagon. He said he'll make a video of it.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
05-24-2011, 08:39 AM #3

I think I decided I don't want it. I really want a wagon. He said he'll make a video of it.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
05-24-2011, 02:41 PM #4
[youtube]sihz8mxPM4[/youtube]
how the hell does this bb code work

http://youtu.be/-sihz8mxPM4
This post was last modified: 05-24-2011, 02:44 PM by larsalan.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
05-24-2011, 02:41 PM #4

[youtube]sihz8mxPM4[/youtube]
how the hell does this bb code work

http://youtu.be/-sihz8mxPM4


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
05-24-2011, 03:36 PM #5
kinda sounds like an injector to be but who knows

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-24-2011, 03:36 PM #5

kinda sounds like an injector to be but who knows


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

tantank79
T3-45

109
05-24-2011, 10:32 PM #6
That's kind of what my car sounds like.

-Brian

1983 300TD
1982 240D
1981 280TE
tantank79
05-24-2011, 10:32 PM #6

That's kind of what my car sounds like.


-Brian

1983 300TD
1982 240D
1981 280TE

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
05-26-2011, 08:12 AM #7
(05-24-2011, 02:41 PM)larsalan how the hell does this bb code work

Full URL.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
05-26-2011, 08:12 AM #7

(05-24-2011, 02:41 PM)larsalan how the hell does this bb code work

Full URL.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
05-26-2011, 08:13 AM #8
Crack the injectors and see if it goes away, if it does there is a chance. If it doesnt, there is no chance.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
05-26-2011, 08:13 AM #8

Crack the injectors and see if it goes away, if it does there is a chance. If it doesnt, there is no chance.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
05-26-2011, 09:26 AM #9
It sounds like the air cleaner box is rattling, but there's a definite knock.

Sounds close to good to me... Just run it! Wink

Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.
DeliveryValve
05-26-2011, 09:26 AM #9

It sounds like the air cleaner box is rattling, but there's a definite knock.

Sounds close to good to me... Just run it! Wink


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



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larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
05-26-2011, 10:26 AM #10
I have officially decided I am not going to buy that.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/2398597380.html

He lives in TN seems like a nice guy may still have the car. Not affiliated with this guy.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
05-26-2011, 10:26 AM #10

I have officially decided I am not going to buy that.
http://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/2398597380.html

He lives in TN seems like a nice guy may still have the car. Not affiliated with this guy.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

 
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