do the w115. You will enjoy the ability to putter around on it and
know it is simple to work on. Then any other car you get after that
will be such a speed demon you will be amazed. You will also fondly
recall what a stout steed that old 240D was.
On Aug 27, 2006, at 2:12 PM, kevin kraly
IMHO, the 115 chassis drives better than the 123.The 126 is better yet!
However, I'd FAR rather work on a 123 240D than a 115 240D, given the
choice! At least if the 115 has air conditioning. Even tightening the
alternator belt could be a pain on that car, and we won't even mention
the heater
If the heater blower motor isn't working, I'm passing on it. I don't think
that the alternator belt on the W115 240D's are much of a problem, at least
the one on the $100 220D wasn't. I remember a post quite a while ago where
someone (stewart S I believe?) was discussing the 4 hour
That is just retarded! He must have had to dig past all the AC junk to
get to it. On Gump I was able to swap it out in ten minutes.
On Aug 28, 2006, at 9:38 PM, kevin kraly wrote:
If the heater blower motor isn't working, I'm passing on it. I don't
think
that the alternator belt on the
When I was parting out the $100 220D, the guy had the alt out in about 5
minutes. I'm sure that the 300D has AC in it (all of them that I've seen
were so equipped). Does Gump have the rare factory manual sunroof? The
1972 220 gasser did, and I hope that the 240D does too although it's just
Gump is simple as a rock. No opening in the roof, just leaks in the
front and rear. Fresh rubber should fix that.
On Aug 28, 2006, at 10:23 PM, kevin kraly wrote:
When I was parting out the $100 220D, the guy had the alt out in about
5
minutes. I'm sure that the 300D has AC in it (all of
I've never met a vintage Mercedes that didn't have front and rear windshield
gasket leaks. I forgot to ask Melody, the owner of the 240D, if the car has
been in dry, inside storage or outside under the elements. I'm hoping for
the former.
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
someone (stewart S I believe?) was discussing the 4 hour alternator
replacement on his 1976 300D.
That York gets in the way of _everything_! I'm thinking
that alternator work on those is best done from below.
-- Jim
Because SDL's are much harding to come by?
Sunil Hari wrote:
get the 240 - I had one and want it back. Real simple, real fun, and looks
like nothing else out there. And I say why get an SD when you can get an
SDL?
On 8/27/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm ready to put my $700
luck. I like both models, but the 300SD seems like it needs someone
like
I prefer the looks of the 123, but for driving I'd probably prefer
the 126.
Jim Cathey to sort it all out, not necessarily a bad deal.
Here I am!
I just can't go too long without a Mercedes diesel!
The part I
Sunil,
I've always wanted a nice W115, and this may just be it. The exterior and
interior are both the creamy yellow/beige color, and if it looks and runs as
nice as Melody tells me, she can consider it sold. It will get an oil and
filter change, new fuel filters, oilbath air filter
You're right, Jim. Finding the right one is KEY, and if it's the wrong one,
it should be one that's worth some bucks. I really do want one to have
around for a while. The 73 220D wasn't the right W115, but hopefully, this
one will be a keeper.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon, hoping for a long
Ditto on the 240D-esp. a stick.
Dwight
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co.
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Ditto on the 240D-esp. a stick.
My one experience with a 240D slushbox has left me with absolutely
no desire to ever own another one.
-- Jim
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