[MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
I guess this is why we need that spreadsheet. Anything to watch for with these cars? Thanks, Chris Bünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales Service -1985 300SD, 370K km, Wulf -1992 350 Ram Wagon, 1 Ton, 58K mi, Der Abschleppwagen -'75 240D, '80 300SD, '85 300Dt '84 300Dt

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Zeitgeist
Most of the original headgaskets need to be replaced by now. Nice cars On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess this is why we need that spreadsheet. Anything to watch for with these cars? Thanks, Chris Bünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Christopher McCann
I asked if head gasket has been replaced. Waiting for answer. What do y'all think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160212811626_trksid=p2759.l1259 Thanks, Chris Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most of the original headgaskets need to be replaced

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Rick Knoble
Anything to watch for with these cars? AC evaporator, motor mounts, serpentine belt tensioner. Here is a link to the buying guide at MBZ.org. It was put together by Dave M. and Marshall. I trust their facts. http://www.mbz.org/articles/buying/checklists/124/ Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Rick Knoble
I forgot to add that, in most opinions I have heard, these are the finest Mercedes ever built. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 2:30 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anything to watch for with these cars? AC evaporator, motor mounts, serpentine belt tensioner. You forgot EGR that clogs or sticks open and can't be disabled by hand because the engine computer will detect it and cut turbo

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread John Robbins
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Somebody w/ embedded systems savvy needs to come up with a hack to mimic the signal from a working EGR, or disassemble the code in question and burn a new ECU that doesn't do the EGR test, or something like that. Same for the 606 engine too. Jim? ;) The signal you'd

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 2:56 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Somebody w/ embedded systems savvy needs to come up with a hack to mimic the signal from a working EGR, or disassemble the code in question and burn a new ECU that doesn't do the EGR test, or

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Headgasket, as noted. Not known for cracking unless overheated, otherwise the normal W124 stuff -- tie rods and drag link plus steering damper around 200,000 miles, rear suspension links and mounts about the same milage. Broken sunroof lift angles can be expensive, but you may have the

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300D 2.5 Turbo

2008-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Somebody w/ embedded systems savvy needs to come up with a hack to mimic the signal from a working EGR, or disassemble the code in question and burn a new ECU that doesn't do the EGR test, or something like that. Same for the 606 engine too. Jim? ;) You buy me the car, and I'll get right