Crusher-friendly POS.
On Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 8:05 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Premium price, needs tranny. It is thistle green though
>
>
> https://eastoregon.craigslist.org/cto/d/baker-city-w-tdt-mercedes-wagon-euro/7149717233.html
>
> W123 300TDT Mercedes Wagon Euro Spec - $2800 (Baker City, OR)
>
>
> 1983 mercedes benz 300td
>
> condition: fair
> cylinders: 5 cylinders
> fuel: diesel
> odometer: 191446
> title status: clean
> transmission: automatic
>
> Hey there,
>
> I have a W123 300 touring diesel turbo Mercedes wagon European spec. OM617
> engine, automatic, thistle green with dark green cloth interior.
> It runs but does not upshift to third. A certified Mercedes mechanic says
> it does indeed need a new transmission. I have owned her for four years and
> done a lot of work to get her running, but needing a new transmission is
> out of my league both time and money-wise. So I'm putting out the feelers.
> If you have knowledge of this vehicle, are looking to burn some cash, and
> need a project, this would be a great car.
>
> It has manual windows and manual climate control. It has a US front bumper
> and Euro back bumper with the option for self-leveling lights. Manual
> sunroof works. The third-row seat is almost pristine. Oh, did I mention the
> horn? There is a country horn and city horn setting.
>
> The good:
> -Recent valve adjustment
> -All new filters (including tank)
> -New primer pump
> -New glow plugs
> -New shaft seal of the power steering pump
> -New door actuators and vacuum connectors (locks work, turns off with key)
> -New hood insulation
> -Interior is nice, minus rip in the driver's seat
> -No blow by, cap doesn't dance
>
> The bad:
> -The vacuum pump is reading at 17.5hg, should be at around 20hg - so a new
> pump would also be good.
> -There are small spots of rust, especially under the battery
> -The back was hit at some point, is dented, and has rust
> -Needs a paint job
> -Needs new tires
> -No AC
>
> The ugly:
> -Needs a new transmission (I have checked everything - modulator, kick
> down switch, solenoid, bowden cable) When I changed the transmission fluid
> and filter it smelled burnt and there were many chunks of metal in the pan.
> If you buy it and fix it without putting in a new transmission you win all
> the things.
>
> If you are interested, send me an email. I have more photos if needed.
>
>
> tags; mercedes, wagon, w123, seattle, california, portland, oregon, 300TD,
> euro spec
>
>
> --FT
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