Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Michael, As afar as I know is still for sale-he's been trying for a couple years-started at 3500. I think you saw most of what we know- 3 of us NE listers have looked at it or drove it. Somewhere on one of my half dead computers, I have pictures that John Peterson took. E-mail me off list and I'll end them to you and the guy's phone number. He doesn't really know anything about the car-he is selling it for his wife. Did you see Curt Ryamond's posts as well as mine about what we found? I really wanted the car-but not practical for me as I don't have a garage, time to work on it, etc. What are you driving now? Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Hall Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 1:08 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD So its still for sale? Can I get some more info? Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 11:21 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Hey Curt, Well he plans to put it back on the market this Spring-I will watch post. He seems wedded to the price-or his wife does. My guess is that 1200 would take it before he gets it out of the barn this spring. Also needs brake work- Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Hi Dwight welcome back. I also looked at that CD but didn't drive it. Based on what Dwight says and I saw for $800 it'd be a pretty good car, for any more the deal declines rapidly. I think the light blue is one of the nicest colors I've ever seen on a car, thats what my wagon was and I was sorely tempted with that CD. -Curt Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:51 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector and too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Kevin, The 300CD could be a very good deal. Most oil leaks are easy to fix. Also, I need your head...cylinder head from the 220D, that is, for my 220D project. Thanks, Bruce kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html This is what the guy wrote in his response. I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the steering/ignition lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer and it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great heater, air conditioner not filled. THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, talent or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' 73 220D 'It' - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Mar 04 17:39:23 2006 Received: from smtp104.sbc.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.198.203]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FFaix-0007FJ-CK for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:39:23 + Received: (qmail 71839 invoked from network); 4 Mar 2006 17:39:19 - Received: from unknown (HELO dil) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]@69.214.159.228 with login) by smtp104.sbc.mail.mud.yahoo.com with SMTP; 4 Mar 2006 17:39:18 - From: Bruce Lulfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:40:02 -0500 Organization: none MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.6353 In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 Thread-Index: AcY/njfJZKQNYsdeTHmC4iPJBJHA0gAFCYsA X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset - glycerin on the driveway X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:39:23 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 10:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset On Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:18:09 -0500 Bruce Lulfs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well Craig did it to me! After looking at his link I had to get a Lister and a 12 KW gen. Head! Oh, boy! Now I've done it! Actually, you have Rory to thank. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biodieseltolarea/ On one post, you say, I have not started to make bio this year yet. Most of the oil is still solid. I have talked to a few people that would love to try out the glycerin on there cement driveways. What is the connection of glycerin to driveways? Craig Well it seems that If you driveway is made out of concrete it is a good cleaner to get most of the oil off of it! Bruce ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
ernest breakfield wrote: why would someone *not* fix the AC? Probably because Portland's climate is (I think) a lot like Seattle's, which means you might only really want A/C for two or three weeks out of the year. Not worth the cost, especially when it's just going to die again of disuse.
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
We're spoiled because the 1980s (not including the bulletproof 1985 models) AT in 300 turbodiesels ONLY last about 140,000 miles. I'm on my third AT (274K miles) in a 1983 300TD but it I am not complaining because the car is such a joy to drive. On 3/2/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ernest breakfield wrote: why would someone *not* fix the AC? Probably because Portland's climate is (I think) a lot like Seattle's, which means you might only really want A/C for two or three weeks out of the year. Not worth the cost, especially when it's just going to die again of disuse. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
andrew strasfogel wrote: We're spoiled because the 1980s (not including the bulletproof 1985 models) AT in 300 turbodiesels ONLY last about 140,000 miles. I'm on my third AT (274K miles) in a 1983 300TD but it I am not complaining because the car is such a joy to drive. I don't know what's wrong transmissions with some regions of the country, but 722.3 series transmissions in Pittsburgh usually to give 250+kmi of service. More if the car is primarily highway driven. You can wreck them sooner if you work at it, and they MAY start to leak (but still shift fine as long as you kept them topped up) after 15-20 years of service irrespective of mileage. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html This is what the guy wrote in his response. I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the steering/ignition lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer and it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great heater, air conditioner not filled. THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, talent or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
these cars aren't -that- rare, but they're definitely fun to drive. Rarer are the wagons, but if that isn't your bag then the coupes are nice. Oil leaks could be 20 minutes or 5 hours to fix; it just depends on where. On 3/2/06, kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html This is what the guy wrote in his response. I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the steering/ignition lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer and it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great heater, air conditioner not filled. THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, talent or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
On Mar 2, 2006, at 7:44 AM, Sunil Hari wrote: these cars aren't -that- rare, but they're definitely fun to drive. Rarer are the wagons, but if that isn't your bag then the coupes are nice. Around here the're not. I have 6 300TDs and only 2 300CDs. I will be parting a 123 300TD next weekend. Has a saggy rear end that pumps up. Lots of goodies, I'll keep y'all posted. I'm keeping engine. Trans already has a home. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector and too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -s aren't -that- rare, but they're definitely fun to drive. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
I'd bet money that it's oil cooler line or oil filter canister gasket related. Luther ~I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. ~ ~http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html ~ ~ ~This is what the guy wrote in his response. ~ ~I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been ~on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the ~steering/ignition ~lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little ~slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer ~and ~it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been ~around 15-20, usually closer to 20. ~ ~Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats ~don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great ~heater, ~air conditioner not filled. ~ ~THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but ~this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart ~of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell ~where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, ~talent ~or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. ~ ~I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be ~somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? ~ ~Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon ~ ~1973 220D parting out ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html ... Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. That's stinky. Something's wrong there. The coupes are nice looking cars, and relatively rare in general. Looking at the picture it seems to be similar looking to my recent acquisition. So, is it worth $450 more than the 240D I just bought? Probably, but either car might be a money pit in disguise. Still, that's the big gamble with these things! (Cars, I mean.) Is a coupe the right car for you? A good question to have the answer to. No, if back seat activity is important. Not the best family car, in other words. Condition, condition, condition. If the thing will clean up acceptably, _everything_ else can be dealt with fairly cheaply DIY, with patience and care. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Run away, it's another looser. --R kevin kraly wrote: Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked.
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Hey Curt, Well he plans to put it back on the market this Spring-I will watch post. He seems wedded to the price-or his wife does. My guess is that 1200 would take it before he gets it out of the barn this spring. Also needs brake work- Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Hi Dwight welcome back. I also looked at that CD but didn't drive it. Based on what Dwight says and I saw for $800 it'd be a pretty good car, for any more the deal declines rapidly. I think the light blue is one of the nicest colors I've ever seen on a car, thats what my wagon was and I was sorely tempted with that CD. -Curt Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:51 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector and too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Kevin, depends; how much is he willing to pay you to take it? ;-) about 8K turbo CDs were brought to the USA according to the figures i've seen. whether or not that's rare in your book is relative. with all the things you list being out of wack it would appear that this vehicle wasn't likely to have been owned by someone who cared for it and took care of it as (i would think) it should have been. clues: why would someone *not* fix the vacuum issue? that means that the front seats probably don't even lock down in place; a feature unique to the coupes. that's a potential safety issue to me; and indicative of that owners priorities,... why would someone *not* fix the AC? even if the issue was only that it needed to be refilled and they didn't even do that, without freon the seals in the system will dry out and become brittle, potentially necessitating a complete rebuild of the entire system before it will work properly and hold a charge again. this also means (amongst other things) that the defroster dry air and won't work properly; probably not something you'd consider optional in your area. price out the repairs on that rebuild, and you'll run away screaming. transmission has a little slipping? could be simple, could be much worse. *most* gages work? which ones don't, and why not? if you have many thousands of dollars set aside to repair a vehicle that has an absolutely perfect chassis but needs lots of other help, it *might* be worth taking, but this doesn't sound likely. bottom line, this doesn't sound like a car somebody cared about the way i'd want someone to if i was thinking of buying from them. cheers! e I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html This is what the guy wrote in his response. I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the steering/ignition lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer and it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great heater, air conditioner not filled. THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, talent or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Because most people don't think a car over 5 years old is worth investing $$ into and cannot do it themselves. We who pump $$ into old cars and work on them ourselves are a strange breed. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 11:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Kevin, depends; how much is he willing to pay you to take it? ;-) about 8K turbo CDs were brought to the USA according to the figures i've seen. whether or not that's rare in your book is relative. with all the things you list being out of wack it would appear that this vehicle wasn't likely to have been owned by someone who cared for it and took care of it as (i would think) it should have been. clues: why would someone *not* fix the vacuum issue? that means that the front seats probably don't even lock down in place; a feature unique to the coupes. that's a potential safety issue to me; and indicative of that owners priorities,... why would someone *not* fix the AC? even if the issue was only that it needed to be refilled and they didn't even do that, without freon the seals in the system will dry out and become brittle, potentially necessitating a complete rebuild of the entire system before it will work properly and hold a charge again. this also means (amongst other things) that the defroster dry air and won't work properly; probably not something you'd consider optional in your area. price out the repairs on that rebuild, and you'll run away screaming. transmission has a little slipping? could be simple, could be much worse. *most* gages work? which ones don't, and why not? if you have many thousands of dollars set aside to repair a vehicle that has an absolutely perfect chassis but needs lots of other help, it *might* be worth taking, but this doesn't sound likely. bottom line, this doesn't sound like a car somebody cared about the way i'd want someone to if i was thinking of buying from them. cheers! e I'm thinking of checking this one out. Here's the link to it on CL. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/138182748.html This is what the guy wrote in his response. I have had this car for about 2 years. It is an automatic. Has always been on the road. The only major work I had done to it was to have the steering/ignition lock replaced when it broke. Brakes are ok, transmission has a little slipping but hasn't been a problem, no leaking.. Went to Yakama last summer and it took the mountains OK. Pretty strong engine. Mileage has always been around 15-20, usually closer to 20. Interior is not leather, I've got covers for the front seats, back seats don't need them. Most gages work. Vacuum system is not hooked up. Great heater, air conditioner not filled. THE PROBLEM: Has suddenly sprung an oil leak. Always used a little oil but this is something else. Not sure where it originates. Uses about a quart of oil every 40 miles and looses oil when parked. My guy says he can't tell where it is coming from without getting into it. I don't have the time, talent or cash to get into it right now. My guy figures seals. I know that it is a rare turbio diesel 300CD, but is this one that could be somethin', or a junkyard fugitive? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Question: Is the auto tranny an issue in the Coupes specifically? (not sure why it'd be peculiar to the Coupe, - just asking). Or is this common in a lot of auto tranny 300Ds? The 300 CD we looked at in AZ had shifting issues too. He said it was slipping, but the dealer fixed it. Later, he neglected to mention the dealer part. When we rode in it, it shifted very hard, seemed it wanted to chirp the tires. I did notice, though, that it was something like a pint - a quart low on ATF. But he said it had had shifting issues for some time. Brian 83 240D _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
On Mar 2, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Brian Chase wrote: Question: Is the auto tranny an issue in the Coupes specifically? (not sure why it'd be peculiar to the Coupe, - just asking). Or is this common in a lot of auto tranny 300Ds? Same tranny. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Now that you put it that way, he would have to pay me around $3K to take it off his hands! I do like the look of the 300CD's, but not the back seat room. Now that I have a crew cab pickup which is big enough to hold everyone and the doggies, it would be just a fun car anyway. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out, but no bites yet
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Don't know what the asking price is, but it better be under $1 K due to the many issues that need attenditon. On 3/2/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 2, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Brian Chase wrote: Question: Is the auto tranny an issue in the Coupes specifically? (not sure why it'd be peculiar to the Coupe, - just asking). Or is this common in a lot of auto tranny 300Ds? Same tranny. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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I'd bet money that it's oil cooler line or oil filter canister gasket related. Couldn't it also be the turbo drain tube seals? losing a qt every 40 miles would indicate that it's high pressure oil loss or maybe even burning it although oil CONSUMPTION wasn't mentioned. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
I figured it was the same tranny. So I guess the question becomes: Are the auto trannies in Mercedes diesels (particularly early - mid-eighties) often a problem? Do they not live up to the legendary longevity of the engines? I'm glad that I have a manual tranny, but the wife is enamored with the Coupes since we checked that one out. Brian 83 240D From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 15:27:33 -0500 On Mar 2, 2006, at 1:45 PM, Brian Chase wrote: Question: Is the auto tranny an issue in the Coupes specifically? (not sure why it'd be peculiar to the Coupe, - just asking). Or is this common in a lot of auto tranny 300Ds? Same tranny. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
True, but how much oil will leak out of the turbo return line after the engine is off. They said it leaks a lot when sitting ~I'd bet money that it's oil cooler line or oil filter canister gasket ~related. ~ ~Couldn't it also be the turbo drain tube seals? losing a qt every 40 miles ~would indicate that it's high pressure oil loss or maybe even burning it ~although oil CONSUMPTION wasn't mentioned. ~ ~Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon ~1973 220D parting out ~ ~ -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,222 kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
On Mar 2, 2006, at 4:19 PM, Brian Chase wrote: I figured it was the same tranny. So I guess the question becomes: Are the auto trannies in Mercedes diesels (particularly early - mid-eighties) often a problem? Do they not live up to the legendary longevity of the engines? I'm glad that I have a manual tranny, but the wife is enamored with the Coupes since we checked that one out. Brian They're pretty bullet-proof. Most problems stem from vacuum and adjustment issues. The venerable B2 piston, K1 and K2 valve body spring kits. They usually stand-up to a long hard life. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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On Mar 2, 2006, at 4:20 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: True, but how much oil will leak out of the turbo return line after the engine is off. They said it leaks a lot when sitting It could be that it is running down after the fact. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
So I guess the question becomes: Are the auto trannies in Mercedes diesels (particularly early - mid-eighties) often a problem? Yes. Do they not live up to the legendary longevity of the engines? They do not. They are by far the weakest link in the drivetrain. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
When we rode in it, it shifted very hard, seemed it wanted to chirp the tires. I did notice, though, that it was something like a pint - a quart low on ATF. But he said it had had shifting issues for some time. It was probably flaring and they disconnected the vacuum line altogether resulting in its hardest shifting. (Which is none too hard in the Chicken Wagon where we've also done this.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Good info. I'd wondered about the auto trannies in these autos. Didn't know if they were good or bad or somewhere inbetween. This is the main reason I love the peace of mind of a standard. My 727 Torqueflite auto, though, is known in the biz as bulletproof. Why am I getting rid of that car again? The seller of the CD we test drove claimed it was a Borg Warner transmission and tough as nails. But he said a lot of stuff - he is a jewelry and fine metals salesman. Well, he could be a great guy, I'm just saying he's a salesman, so he was giving quite a pitch. Brian 83 240D 68 Dodge Coronet 500 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:31:45 -0800 When we rode in it, it shifted very hard, seemed it wanted to chirp the tires. I did notice, though, that it was something like a pint - a quart low on ATF. But he said it had had shifting issues for some time. It was probably flaring and they disconnected the vacuum line altogether resulting in its hardest shifting. (Which is none too hard in the Chicken Wagon where we've also done this.) -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD
Good info. I'd wondered about the auto trannies in these autos. Didn't know if they were good or bad or somewhere inbetween. They're good, certainly when compared to the ones in some mommyvans I've heard of. It's just when compared to the engines, which are _great_, they don't fare quite so well. -- Jim
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So its still for sale? Can I get some more info? Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 11:21 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Hey Curt, Well he plans to put it back on the market this Spring-I will watch post. He seems wedded to the price-or his wife does. My guess is that 1200 would take it before he gets it out of the barn this spring. Also needs brake work- Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 10:13 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD Hi Dwight welcome back. I also looked at that CD but didn't drive it. Based on what Dwight says and I saw for $800 it'd be a pretty good car, for any more the deal declines rapidly. I think the light blue is one of the nicest colors I've ever seen on a car, thats what my wagon was and I was sorely tempted with that CD. -Curt Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2006 08:06:51 -0500 From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I found an 82 300CD To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Around here in New England 300CD's do seem to be rare. Fellow lister John Peterson and I found one-a good 15 foot car-but had window seal issues, trany had shift and slip issues-some of the slip may hve been due to dragging brakes. Could be had for about 1500. It is stored in a heated garage. Seems to be not quite pristine ecnogh for a collector and too many mechanical questions to be a cheap dialy driver. But it is a sweet looking car-baby blue,no visible rust from 10'. Could be a good project though for the right owner. Nice to be back on the list. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
