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Can anyone personally recommend a shop in Wichita to do a pre-purchase inspection?

Hello. This weekend I will be replacing the brake lines on my 82 300td. I’ve run into kind of a snag with the front passenger side line, cause of how it’s bent and tucked behind the firewall. It seems impossible to get it out of there (and subsequently install the new one). Is it possible to snake that line out of there somehow without removing anything but the battery tray?

My other question is about flaring. I noticed all the lines are bubble flared. I have the tools to do double flaring, not bubble flaring. Is that an issue? Thanks.

Hello everyone!

I have recently purchased a decent 1984 300d and it's been a bit of a project so far, I've brought the engine back to life and did a few other minor bits and wanna drive it around to figure out what else it needs.

BUT my steering wheel is so bad, it's got rubber missing down to the metal cores and twists around it.

If anyone is willing to sell me an OE steering wheel that's in decent shape I'd be very grateful!

I live in Greenville, South Carolina and would like to pick it up in person.

Thank you!

Hi, I'm the new owner of my 1982 turbo diesel, and I have been loving the car so far, up until I just realized that the car might not be shifting into 4th.

The car shifts smoothly and without issue. Only noticeable quirk is shifting into second from stopped, the car will bump a little bit (sometimes, it happens intermittently.) but every other shift is in-time and smooth.

The problem is I'm not sure if it even attempts to grab 4th. From a stop on a highway pull, I can count how many shifts it does. It only shifts up to third gear, and stays there. Zero attempt to grab 4th. The engine doesnt seem too under load when at highway speeds, (most ive done recently since noticing this problem was 60-65, but before I noticed this, ive gotten it up to 80.) and the engine still has some power to give when I step on it. I dont want to over rev the engine if its not in its final gear, so i'm not sure if its a vacuum problem, or what.

Otherwise, the car is in pretty good shape. Only other problem I noticed is a light smoke coming from the exhaust when the engine is under load. I tried to recreate it by revving the engine in my driveway, which resulted in no smoke.

If anyone can help me figure out this transmission issue, that would be greatly appreciated.

I know it's said by some people it's not doable. But who has turbocharged their NA 300D with good lasting effect?.I am planning on getting the turbo kits from dpuk for the 617 NA

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Hi, I hope anyone have done this before and need some help. I'm trying to install an oil catch can but idk if i can bridge the hose that conect the idle valve to the valve cover breather? beacuse the car works just fine if i do but I'm wondering why the original design need that hose? There is some kind of PCV inside that idle valve?
Any help would be apreciate.
M102 engine, 230CE 82
Sorry for my bad english, posting from Perú :)

My passenger side rear seatbelt was missing when I purchased my 300td wagon, anyone found suitable replacements? Are they all the same regardless of which seat? I could probably get a decent one out of the junkyard if need to.

Appreciate any recommendations

Just FYI, I'm not sure if anyone has contact with him still. Lerm's Instagram account was hacked or stolen. Lots of posts from a crypto scammer.

Might end up copping a w124 soon..

I love how these cars look and want to get my foot into the world of classic cars, but I am unsure where to begin. Is there a basic tool box/kit I could buy for every day maintenance? Thanks.

Well, as the title says....I believe my turbo is starting to go. It's starting to make a slight grinding noise. I'll be digging into it this weekend to triple check to be sure. But my main question is, What is a suitable stock replacement for it. I'm not looking to add power...just want a replacement cheap turbo and I'm not finding any online. Any cross references or semi drop in replacements?

Assuming it’s just reup

Hi guys does anybody have wiring diagrams for a 82 240d specifically for the starter, lights, ignition, interior lighting

After I flushed the system using less than a liter I keep finding that the brakes are lighter than before but while I was in traffic I slowly pressed the brakes I reached the end of the padel and the car started rolling very slowly then I let my foot of the brakes and pressed it quickly and it worked like it was before the issue kept repeating for the whole drive

Hi, I will preface by saying I have little to no mechanic knowledge aside from basic oil and tire maintenance but I always loved the look of the w123 platform.

I now have the opportunity to take ownership of a w123 TD coupe automatic almost for free.

The car has not been driven in roughly 5 years. Prior to that the car was stored during winter. I also have access to a garage for winter.

Based on YT and reddit, I'm forecasting 2.5 to 5k CAD minimum to get it running proper.

What does the community reckon? Is this a good summer-only car for the uninitiated? Would this be a money pit? What yearly maintenance costs would I be looking at?

Thanks!

Well folks, you hate to see it.

I removed every bit of wire from my car, tested everything, re-wrapped it all in new tape and insulation. Now it’s all back in. Most stuff like head lights are still disconnected, but I’m hoping to test the starter, and maybe even get the car running momentarily to make sure I didn’t ruin anything.

When I connect the batter to the negative, the glow plug relay makes a whining sound, the battery light and the right turn signal light stay on for some reason, the glow plug light does not come on when the key is on the glow plug position, and turning the key all the way in the ignition seemingly does nothing. I’m feeling like this whole project was a mistake at this point.

Anyways I’m out of ideas and I am looking for expert help. Most likely a mobile mechanic but I suppose I could get it towed to an electrical specialist. Anyone know who the best people in Southern California might be?