Hi Bill, The window is pretty easy to replace - at least it was in my W123 78 240D.
Also, I don;t believe that car has the ACC - probably still uses the older manual system like mine. I had the whole system renewed in mine and it was $1000 - that was 2 years ago and it still blows so cold I have to turn it down below min. Rust is a *Big* deal for me. It almost cannot ever be stopped completely - especially in place like you describe. You might be able to slow it down with rust inhibitors and POR15 but it'll eventually come thru. I suggest you have the engine looked at - the best test is a cold start test - at 30F or below and that's probably not going to happen this time of year. My 78 240D started fine with damaged pistons and broken rings - <$1k is ok if it's in good condition - but if you pay someone to fix the AC it can go up quickly. You might want to have a shop give an estimate to fix it and use that to bargain. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1980 300D >I am suddenly the transportation for not only my M-i-L, but my daughter and > her kids [for a few months]. Lots of fun to see them after a year > overseas, > but I need some transportation for the kids. A lady near here has a 1980 > 300D with 176k miles [it is YELLOW]. She says the engine and transmission > are fine, though there is a small leak in the tranny. The body looks good > except for a bubble of rust at the right side of the rear window [can't > tell > yet if it goes through or is just starting]. The AC is not working and > the > RF window is broken out, which also wet the window switches. They do not > work. Dash has 5 narrow cracks, front seats are whole but faded MB tex. > The rest seems ok. She is asking $995 for it. I am considering having it > evaluated by my indy to diagnose the AC and tranny leak. I think these > cars > last pretty well, but wonder what the main items are to look for. Also, > what is involved in replacing the RF window? She has been trying to sell > it > for some time so should be willing to lower the price. What are your > thoughts - anyone have one of those? > TIA - BillR > 1981 300SD 291k miles > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.6/900 - Release Date: 7/14/2007 > 3:36 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
