The wrinkle in the fender and the trunk lid misalignment are both bad signs. They mean that that entire corner has been shoved foreword and needs to be pulled out.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tan Qu Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:00 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] My Poor 240D Maybe some of you remember that my '82 240D was in accident a few months ago. I just got it fixed and had the entire car and the hub caps painted. A family friend who is in body shop business did it for me and it was a very nice job. It was like a NEW car until this morning it was rear-ended in a multi-car accident. I just couldn't believe it! I should say I should feel lucky because I was on my way to work after dropping off my children so it was just me in the car. It was a low speed crash (<20 mph) and I didn't seem to have any apparent injuries. I am going to see my doctor Friday. I guess if there is any delayed symptoms I will know by then. The driver at the end of the chain reaction (supposedly at fault by Police report) was arrested for driving with suspended license and careless driving. I was told by the witness later that the driver and passenger (either sisters or mother/daughter relationship) in that car got out and swapped seats immediately after the accident happened. I thought the car behind me (Chevy 1500) hit me first and the arrested driver hit the Chevy then after but I guess police found the fault all at the arrested driver or I really didn't know how it happened. Here are pictures of the damage. Maybe some of you can tell me where to look for places with hidden damages if you have experience with this. It appears the bumper got pushed down and forward and the quater panel went along with it. My transmission (4-speed manual) now behaves a little funny with some delay between shift. It was in gear when the was rear-ended. Could there be any damage to the transmission and possibly the engine? I try not to think about this for now but eventually I will have to deal with the insurance agonies - the owner of the car at fault has the insurance from a company called Direct Insurance. sigh, Tan '82 240D 4-speed stick, 262k '87 190DT, 230k
