Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What price would be attractive enough to sell your W115 300D?

On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 3:28 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On 04/10/2019 12:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Randy needs to sell his 300D so he can buy another cabin by the lake, or
> at
> > least another garage for his fleet.
> >
>
> Well, I don't really need another cottage. We are having a difficult
> time keeping up with all the things that the existing one needs and we
> are not out there enough. I do need another boat however and have been
> looking but I am a bottom feeder when it comes to boats and it is
> difficult to come by what I want for what I am prepared to spend.
>
> I could use more work space so I would love a larger garage but I need
> to win a lottery so that I can buy out the neighbours and acquire their
> land as I have no room to build anything useful.
>
> At the moment, the fleet consists of my F150, my wife's Honda Accord and
> the 300D. Both cars park inside the garage. I park the truck beside the
> garage and I suppose I could enclose the spot it parks in to enlarge the
> garage to 3 spots but it would be expensive for what I would gain.
>
> Randy
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 04/10/2019 12:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Randy needs to sell his 300D so he can buy another cabin by the lake, or at
least another garage for his fleet.



Well, I don't really need another cottage. We are having a difficult 
time keeping up with all the things that the existing one needs and we 
are not out there enough. I do need another boat however and have been 
looking but I am a bottom feeder when it comes to boats and it is 
difficult to come by what I want for what I am prepared to spend.


I could use more work space so I would love a larger garage but I need 
to win a lottery so that I can buy out the neighbours and acquire their 
land as I have no room to build anything useful.


At the moment, the fleet consists of my F150, my wife's Honda Accord and 
the 300D. Both cars park inside the garage. I park the truck beside the 
garage and I suppose I could enclose the spot it parks in to enlarge the 
garage to 3 spots but it would be expensive for what I would gain.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Randy needs to sell his 300D so he can buy another cabin by the lake, or at
least another garage for his fleet.

On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 12:08 PM Don Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I missed the email where Randy said his was a 76 300D.   He sent me a
> picture.  Oh my gosh I love it.  Looks just like my old one!  Now, the
> question is whether he wants to sell and for how much.
>
> Don Snook
>
> -Original Message-
> From: OK Don 
> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:13 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack
>
> That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
> green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
> rust and a drunk driver took it.
>
> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red
> > with the ivory interior.
> >
> > Randy
> >
>
> --
> OK Don
>
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few
> who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
> fence for themselves."
>
> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The badging process is painless and relatively swift, assuming you
qualify.
https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/heritage/events_community/overview/feature/id-689a3e9630b9d210VgnVCM207d184335/pdf-highmileageaward

On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 1:19 PM Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> High mileage badges come from MBUSA, not the MBCA.
>
> Get the form off their web site, take the car and form to a dealer to get
> their verification stamp, and send in the form. Six weeks later you’ll get
> a badge with a very nice certificate in a presentation case.
>
> -D
>
> > On Oct 4, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I missed the email where Randy said his was a 76 300D.   He sent me a
> picture.  Oh my gosh I love it.  Looks just like my old one!  Now, the
> question is whether he wants to sell and for how much.
> >
> > Don Snook
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: OK Don 
> > Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:13 PM
> > To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack
> >
> > That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
> green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
> rust and a drunk driver took it.
> >
> >> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red
> >> with the ivory interior.
> >>
> >> Randy
> >>
> >
> > --
> > OK Don
> >
> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >
> > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few
> who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
> fence for themselves."
> >
> > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
> >
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

High mileage badges come from MBUSA, not the MBCA.

Get the form off their web site, take the car and form to a dealer to get their 
verification stamp, and send in the form. Six weeks later you’ll get a badge 
with a very nice certificate in a presentation case.

-D

> On Oct 4, 2019, at 12:07 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I missed the email where Randy said his was a 76 300D.   He sent me a 
> picture.  Oh my gosh I love it.  Looks just like my old one!  Now, the 
> question is whether he wants to sell and for how much.  
> 
> Don Snook 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: OK Don  
> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:13 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack
> 
> That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was 
> green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until rust 
> and a drunk driver took it.
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < 
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red 
>> with the ivory interior.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
> 
> --
> OK Don
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause 
> and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who 
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for 
> themselves."
> 
> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
> 
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

I missed the email where Randy said his was a 76 300D.   He sent me a picture.  
Oh my gosh I love it.  Looks just like my old one!  Now, the question is 
whether he wants to sell and for how much.  

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: OK Don  
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:13 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was green 
with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until rust and a 
drunk driver took it.

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < 
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red 
> with the ivory interior.
>
> Randy
>

--
OK Don

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause 
and reflect." Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who 
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for 
themselves."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Write MBCA to get a High Mileage badge + certificate!

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 11:32 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> My Uncle Al’s W115 1976 300D was the car that gave me the Dieselitis bug
> that will be with me until my dying day. They are getting very hard to find
> in any condition, especially those that are drivable. There is one up in WA
> on Craigslist. I’ll post a link to the ad if I can find it.
> Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
> 1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard who now has a proper air filter
> installed.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 3, 2019, at 5:14 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
> > green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
> > rust and a drunk driver took it.
> >
> >> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red with
> >> the ivory interior.
> >>
> >> Randy
> >>
> >
> > --
> > OK Don
> >
> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> > pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >
> > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few
> who
> > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> > for themselves."
> >
> > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

My Uncle Al’s W115 1976 300D was the car that gave me the Dieselitis bug that 
will be with me until my dying day. They are getting very hard to find in any 
condition, especially those that are drivable. There is one up in WA on 
Craigslist. I’ll post a link to the ad if I can find it.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard who now has a proper air filter installed.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 3, 2019, at 5:14 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
> green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
> rust and a drunk driver took it.
> 
>> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red with
>> the ivory interior.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
> 
> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
> 
> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[OK Don via Mercedes]

That's exactly the car that I was thinking is right for Snook - mine was
green with a tqan interior - hated the color, but loved driving it until
rust and a drunk driver took it.

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Then you need one like mine that has no carbs. 1976 115 300D - red with
> the ivory interior.
>
> Randy
>

-- 
OK Don

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 03/10/2019 4:25 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote:

Randy has some cars to sell?

Don Snook

Not really. I only have the one car and sometimes I think I should sell 
it because I don't use it much and it is taking up half of my garage.


But then, I drive it, and I come away thinking how great it is for a car 
that is 44 years old.


I drove it on Saturday morning of this last week. I went about 15 miles 
each way at 65 to 70 mph and it just wanted to go faster.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 LOL, I need a garage before I once again venture into the realm of vintage 
Mercedes. I don't want to run another one into the ground.
I've got a plan to add a carport onto my existing garage which needs a roof 
anyway. Maybe next year...
-Curt

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30:27 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 On 03/10/2019 4:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>  You need Randy to sell you his 300D.
> Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115...
> -Curt
>
>  


I need you two to get into a bidding war.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

WOW! I just a memory come flooding back.   My mother had a 1981 Chevy Chevette. 
 It was a total piece of crap.  She traded it in on an 82 Oldsmobile Omega.  
This would have been about 1984 or 85.  The dealership had this beautiful 
108/109 that was dark green.  I was about 11 years old and I knew then it was 
the one I wanted her to get.  But, it was a 1969 and the salesman said the 
price was $6900.   At the time, the Oldsmobile Omega was about $2800 so there 
was no chance my Mom was buying it.  I don’t remember which model it was.  But, 
I still remember the front of that car and how cool I thought it was.


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From: Andrew Strasfogel 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Cc: OK Don ; Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet 
timeless

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:

"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much 
better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them."




That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123 or older -- but I 
will say to most people the 124 probably would be considered a classic.  It was 
certainly one of the very best cars that made such a great name for Mercedes in 
the USA.  Yes, I know, the 123 really paved for the way for that.  But, the 124 
really represented the car that one the first Mercedes for a lot of people.  It 
was no longer the car for a the pipe-smoking liberal college professors and the 
126 (especially the 560) was more the Surgeons and Senior Partners at law 
firms.  But, the 124 was the car built to appeal to more people here than ever 
before.

Randy wrote:

"Yeah! Dump that 123 for a quick profit and get Dan and Jaime to find you a 
finny or a ponton!  Or go for broke and get something bigger. I think I recall 
that you are a big man. You need a BIG Mercedes.  I was going to say a BLACK 
Mercedes, but maybe in Memphis, it would be better if it was a WHITE Mercedes 
just because of the heat."

I am big -- although not as big as I used to be.  Still 6'3" but about 50 lbs 
lighter than my max.   The 126 definitely fits me better.   In fact the 124 
diesel that was mine then went to OK Don, then Kaleb, then Craig was a 
fantastic car, but it always seemed a little small to me which was why I sold 
it and got a 126.

Don Snook


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 03/10/2019 4:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

  You need Randy to sell you his 300D.
Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115...
-Curt

  



I need you two to get into a bidding war.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

Randy has some cars to sell?

Don Snook

From: Curt Raymond 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:23 PM
To: Andrew Strasfogel ; Mercedes Discussion List 

Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

You need Randy to sell you his 300D.

Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115...

-Curt

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:14:41 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


That’s true.  But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be 
almost impossible.  I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just 
get a 114/115.  They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I 
have a special fondness for them because my first MB was a 1971 250/8 with the 
2.8 six cylinder.  It was red with white (ivory?) interior.  I loved everything 
about that car except for the carbs.  Once they were working it was great.  
But, before that it was rough.


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Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>
Cc: OK Don mailto:okd...@gmail.com>>; Don Snook 
mailto:donald.sn...@fedex.com>>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet 
timeless

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>>
 wrote:
OK Don wrote:

"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much 
better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them."

That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123 or older -- but I 
will say to most people the 124 probably would be considered a classic.  It was 
certainly one of the very best cars that made such a great name for Mercedes in 
the USA.  Yes, I know, the 123 really paved for the way for that.  But, the 124 
really represented the car that one the first Mercedes for a lot of people.  It 
was no longer the car for a the pipe-smoking liberal college professors and the 
126 (especially the 560) was more the Surgeons and Senior Partners at law 
firms.  But, the 124 was the car built to appeal to more people here than ever 
before.

Randy wrote:

"Yeah! Dump that 123 for a quick profit and get Dan and Jaime to find you a 
finny or a ponton!  Or go for broke and get something bigger. I think I recall 
that you are a big man. You need a BIG Mercedes.  I was going to say a BLACK 
Mercedes, but maybe in Memphis, it would be better if it was a WHITE Mercedes 
just because of the heat."

I am big -- although not as big as I used to be.  Still 6'3" but about 50 lbs 
lighter than my max.  The 126 definitely fits me better.  In fact the 124 
diesel that was mine then went to OK Don, then Kaleb, then Craig was a 
fantastic car, but it always seemed a little small to me which was why I sold 
it and got a 126.

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 You need Randy to sell you his 300D.
Actually I need to build a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115...
-Curt

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:14:41 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 That’s true.  But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be 
almost impossible.  I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just 
get a 114/115.  They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I 
have a special fondness for them because my first MB was a 1971 250/8 with the 
2.8 six cylinder.  It was red with white (ivory?) interior.  I loved everything 
about that car except for the carbs.  Once they were working it was great.  
But, before that it was rough.


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From: Andrew Strasfogel 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Cc: OK Don ; Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet 
timeless

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:

"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much 
better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them."

That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123 or older -- but I 
will say to most people the 124 probably would be considered a classic.  It was 
certainly one of the very best cars that made such a great name for Mercedes in 
the USA.  Yes, I know, the 123 really paved for the way for that.  But, the 124 
really represented the car that one the first Mercedes for a lot of people.  It 
was no longer the car for a the pipe-smoking liberal college professors and the 
126 (especially the 560) was more the Surgeons and Senior Partners at law 
firms.  But, the 124 was the car built to appeal to more people here than ever 
before.

Randy wrote:

"Yeah! Dump that 123 for a quick profit and get Dan and Jaime to find you a 
finny or a ponton!  Or go for broke and get something bigger. I think I recall 
that you are a big man. You need a BIG Mercedes.  I was going to say a BLACK 
Mercedes, but maybe in Memphis, it would be better if it was a WHITE Mercedes 
just because of the heat."

I am big -- although not as big as I used to be.  Still 6'3" but about 50 lbs 
lighter than my max.  The 126 definitely fits me better.  In fact the 124 
diesel that was mine then went to OK Don, then Kaleb, then Craig was a 
fantastic car, but it always seemed a little small to me which was why I sold 
it and got a 126.

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 If it starts reasonably well you can probably ignore the glow plugs for the 
moment.
Setting the valves is a really easy zen kind of project that you should 
probably do. If for no other reason than once its done you'll know its done. 
The engine will probably be quieter and you'll get the opportunity to replace 
the valve cover seal.
I was amazed the first time I set the valves "Thats it?" For some reason I'd 
built it up in my mind. Its way easier than I expected and made a big 
difference.
-Curt

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:00:21 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Ahh.  Ok.  Well, that is one of the parts under the hood that is all shiny and 
new.  I know the general advice is ignore what the previous owner said.  But, I 
am not sure at this point there is any reason he will lie to me.  I have 
already bought the car.  He said he replaced the glow plugs this spring and the 
nuts do look like new (or at least clean).  He also said he had the valves 
adjusted.  

Don Snook 

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From: David Bruckmann  On Behalf Of David Bruckmann
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:47 PM
To: Mercedes List 
Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but Kent gives 
an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it:

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dud60NZuma-2DA-26t-3D322s&d=DwIBAg&c=fpIeS8RwmHkY2r_dFRL5tQ&r=bWLZ-Rj1m7MhCstkQrL5NWSSU_DVYZAi80tDFdEWNn0&m=B6WJIrLaSnT9JVOKKUw24Euz62Z4fyUELB0bmK4zvUc&s=NANnWDj0YRKnL8aawjU4Kv5xo6bhVrB9IsJ-tvwXWdg&e=

D.

At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.  
>
>Don Snook 
>

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 03/10/2019 4:13 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote:

That’s true.  But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be 
almost impossible.  I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just 
get a 114/115.  They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I 
have a special fondness for them because my first MB was a 1971 250/8 with the 
2.8 six cylinder.  It was red with white (ivory?) interior.  I loved everything 
about that car except for the carbs.   Once they were working it was great.  
But, before that it was rough.


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From: Andrew Strasfogel 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Cc: OK Don ; Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet 
timeless

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:

"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 does 
not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much better (classic 
looks wise) than anything that followed them."

That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123 or older -- but I 
will say to most people the 124 probably would be considered a classic.  It was 
certainly one of the very best cars that made such a great name for Mercedes in 
the USA.  Yes, I know, the 123 really paved for the way for that.  But, the 124 
really represented the car that one the first Mercedes for a lot of people.  It 
was no longer the car for a the pipe-smoking liberal college professors and the 
126 (especially the 560) was more the Surgeons and Senior Partners at law 
firms.  But, the 124 was the car built to appeal to more people here than ever 
before.

Randy wrote:

"Yeah! Dump that 123 for a quick profit and get Dan and Jaime to find you a finny or 
a ponton!  Or go for broke and get something bigger. I think I recall that you are a big 
man. You need a BIG Mercedes.  I was going to say a BLACK Mercedes, but maybe in Memphis, 
it would be better if it was a WHITE Mercedes just because of the heat."

I am big -- although not as big as I used to be.  Still 6'3" but about 50 lbs 
lighter than my max.   The 126 definitely fits me better.   In fact the 124 diesel 
that was mine then went to OK Don, then Kaleb, then Craig was a fantastic car, but 
it always seemed a little small to me which was why I sold it and got a 126.

Don Snook


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

And a further failure mode is an ALDA that is broken / leaks off the boost so 
fast that it does little good or no good at all.  On the early 124 cars, the 
ALDA can be taken apart and resealed with fresh O-rings, perhaps your 123 car 
is the same.

A methodical approach, small steps, will succeed.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On October 3, 2019 5:02:29 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>On the driver's side firewall there is a switchover valve inline in the
>tube that goes from the manifold to the ALDA.  Make sure the rubber
>bits
>that connect the hard lines to the switchover valve are airtight.
>Otherwise the ALDA will not see the boost pressure and will not inject
>enough fuel.
>
>On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 16:47 David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but
>Kent
>> gives an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it:
>>
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud60NZuma-A&t=322s
>>
>> D.
>>
>> At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>> >I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.
>> >
>> >Don Snook
>> >
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

That’s true.  But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be 
almost impossible.  I do wonder if I am going for that era, if I should just 
get a 114/115.  They are not as elegant or collectible as the 108/109 but I 
have a special fondness for them because my first MB was a 1971 250/8 with the 
2.8 six cylinder.  It was red with white (ivory?) interior.  I loved everything 
about that car except for the carbs.   Once they were working it was great.  
But, before that it was rough.


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From: Andrew Strasfogel 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:54 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
Cc: OK Don ; Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet 
timeless

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:

"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124 
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much 
better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them."

That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123 or older -- but I 
will say to most people the 124 probably would be considered a classic.  It was 
certainly one of the very best cars that made such a great name for Mercedes in 
the USA.  Yes, I know, the 123 really paved for the way for that.  But, the 124 
really represented the car that one the first Mercedes for a lot of people.  It 
was no longer the car for a the pipe-smoking liberal college professors and the 
126 (especially the 560) was more the Surgeons and Senior Partners at law 
firms.  But, the 124 was the car built to appeal to more people here than ever 
before.

Randy wrote:

"Yeah! Dump that 123 for a quick profit and get Dan and Jaime to find you a 
finny or a ponton!  Or go for broke and get something bigger. I think I recall 
that you are a big man. You need a BIG Mercedes.  I was going to say a BLACK 
Mercedes, but maybe in Memphis, it would be better if it was a WHITE Mercedes 
just because of the heat."

I am big -- although not as big as I used to be.  Still 6'3" but about 50 lbs 
lighter than my max.   The 126 definitely fits me better.   In fact the 124 
diesel that was mine then went to OK Don, then Kaleb, then Craig was a 
fantastic car, but it always seemed a little small to me which was why I sold 
it and got a 126.

Don Snook


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

On the driver's side firewall there is a switchover valve inline in the
tube that goes from the manifold to the ALDA.  Make sure the rubber bits
that connect the hard lines to the switchover valve are airtight.
Otherwise the ALDA will not see the boost pressure and will not inject
enough fuel.

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 16:47 David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but Kent
> gives an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud60NZuma-A&t=322s
>
> D.
>
> At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
> >I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.
> >
> >Don Snook
> >
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

Ahh.  Ok.  Well, that is one of the parts under the hood that is all shiny and 
new.  I know the general advice is ignore what the previous owner said.  But, I 
am not sure at this point there is any reason he will lie to me.  I have 
already bought the car.   He said he replaced the glow plugs this spring and 
the nuts do look like new (or at least clean).  He also said he had the valves 
adjusted.  

Don Snook 

-Original Message-
From: David Bruckmann  On Behalf Of David Bruckmann
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:47 PM
To: Mercedes List 
Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but Kent gives 
an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it:

https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_watch-3Fv-3Dud60NZuma-2DA-26t-3D322s&d=DwIBAg&c=fpIeS8RwmHkY2r_dFRL5tQ&r=bWLZ-Rj1m7MhCstkQrL5NWSSU_DVYZAi80tDFdEWNn0&m=B6WJIrLaSnT9JVOKKUw24Euz62Z4fyUELB0bmK4zvUc&s=NANnWDj0YRKnL8aawjU4Kv5xo6bhVrB9IsJ-tvwXWdg&e=

D.

At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.  
>
>Don Snook 
>

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[David Bruckmann via Mercedes]

Turbo 617 engines all had EGR. I know this will cause a ruckus, but Kent gives 
an OK overview of the EGR valve and how to test it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud60NZuma-A&t=322s

D.

At 8:25 PM + 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.  
>
>Don Snook 
>

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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

It does

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 3, 2019, at 3:25 PM, Don Snook via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.  
> 
> Don Snook 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: David Bruckmann  On Behalf Of David Bruckmann
> Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:23 PM
> To: Mercedes List 
> Cc: Don Snook 
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack
> 
> You were in the right neighbourhood! Just clean out that banjo bolt (you 
> should be able to blow through it) and you're good to go. I think there's a 
> washer or two that are at risk of disappearing, so watch out for that. A ball 
> bearing in the vacuum line that goes to the EGR valve will prevent future 
> clogging.
> 
> 
>> On 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>> Well maybe I am misunderstanding.   
>> 
>> Imagine standing in front of the car.  On the left side is the air cleaner.  
>> Near the back of the valve cover is a clear (ish) line that goes onto a 
>> nipple. That line stretches over to the firewall on the other side and it 
>> goes to a place where a bunch of other lines go.   I disconnected it at the 
>> back of the valve cover where it goes onto a small nipple . This is where 
>> the banjo bolt is, right?  I did not take off the bolt.  I did take the line 
>> off the nipple and the line was not clogged.  But, my list does include 
>> taking off the banjo bolt and cleaning it out.  
> 
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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

I don't think this has an EGR.  Its an 82.  

Don Snook 

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To: Mercedes List 
Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

You were in the right neighbourhood! Just clean out that banjo bolt (you should 
be able to blow through it) and you're good to go. I think there's a washer or 
two that are at risk of disappearing, so watch out for that. A ball bearing in 
the vacuum line that goes to the EGR valve will prevent future clogging.


On 10/3/19, Don Snook wrote:
>Well maybe I am misunderstanding.   
>
>Imagine standing in front of the car.  On the left side is the air cleaner.  
>Near the back of the valve cover is a clear (ish) line that goes onto a 
>nipple. That line stretches over to the firewall on the other side and it goes 
>to a place where a bunch of other lines go.   I disconnected it at the back of 
>the valve cover where it goes onto a small nipple . This is where the banjo 
>bolt is, right?  I did not take off the bolt.  I did take the line off the 
>nipple and the line was not clogged.  But, my list does include taking off the 
>banjo bolt and cleaning it out.  


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

Thanks.  I think it is definitely worth what I paid.  If the question is 
whether I would have paid $3,000 for one that had working a/c and great paint 
and was cleaner with working odometer and gauges, then I would have opted for 
the better one.

If I can’t find a shop here in Memphis that works on these old diesels, I may 
have to figure out whether I have the time (and patience) to work on it.  I’m 
still a little surprised that two different shops that advertise as a Mercedes 
repair shop, will not work on these old diesels.I didn’t specifically ask 
them.  But, I did ask my former BMW Mechanic where to go and he told me don’t 
go to these other two places because they refuse to work on old diesels.


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From: Curt Raymond 
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:33 PM
To: Andrew Strasfogel ; Mercedes Discussion List 

Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

It sounds to be like you've gotten a very good deal for $1000. I can hardly buy 
a car that runs and drives for $2,000 anymore. $1500 cars used to be my stock 
in trade but these days those cars are just junk.

If its reasonably rust free your car is worth $2,000 here easy. The problems 
you've reported are all relatively minor. Fix the most important ones (oil 
pressure gauge) and then pick away at the little ones while you enjoy the car.

-Curt

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 3:29:39 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


You have never had the tach or oil pressure gauge quit? Or any problems with 
the a/c?  My old 123 diesel with over 450K  had the ignition deal where I had 
to turn it back just a tad to get the a/c to work.  The tach on it also was 
funky.  I have heard of tons of 123 where the odometer quits working -- 
although it has not happened to me until now.I have never had an oil 
pressure gauge fail (or at least not work).I think the issues I am tackling 
are fairly common.

BUT,  I take your point.  I have no illusions about this car.  I only paid 
$1000 for it.  I know it has not been babied.  I don't regret buying it 
considering the price.  Of course, I did see a craigslist for a 124 diesel.  It 
is a 1992 with only 122,000 miles and it looks SPECTACULAR and I want it.  But, 
it is also $7,000.  I know if this current 123 turns into too much of a 
headache, I have several buyers ready to come get it for $1000.



Donald H. Snook


-Original Message-
From: Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 1:58 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

Good work, Don, although to be honest in all my years of owning 300 diesels I 
haven't encountered any of the issues you report.  I think you may have picked 
up a car that has been at best neglected or - worse - butchered.

On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < 
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Actually the ones on my CD work. I need a Marlboro butt to fix my tach
> amp, Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 12:03 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> >  The plastic gears are also wicked easy to fix. A little dab of
> > super
> glue
> > on the shaft for the tenths wheel has restored 2 of them for me.
> > IIRC I've promised to fix Dwight's, probably promised more than
> > once, I ought to actually do that.
> > -Curt
> >
> >On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10:52:43 AM EDT, OK Don via
> > Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >  Looks like a good plan, though I think I'd swap 6 and 7 - the
> > vacuum system also controls parts of the ACC system - it will be
> > easier to determine
> what
> > fixes what if the vents flaps are working.
> > Regarding #11 - a different cluster doesn't mean that it's odometer
> > is working either - the plastic gears slipping or breaking is a
> > common
> issue.
> > Probably more effective to just fix yours. (The odometer died in the
> > 300D 2.5T about 30 miles south of Wichita when I bought it from you).
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 8:28 PM Don Snook via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > A few days ago Dan replied to one of my questions about this new
> > > to me
> > > 1982 300D.  He suggested that I step back, take a breath and try
> > > to be
> a
> > > little more methodical with the issues (my wording).  I think

Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

Well maybe I am misunderstanding.   

Imagine standing in front of the car.  On the left side is the air cleaner.  
Near the back of the valve cover is a clear (ish) line that goes onto a nipple. 
That line stretches over to the firewall on the other side and it goes to a 
place where a bunch of other lines go.   I disconnected it at the back of the 
valve cover where it goes onto a small nipple . This is where the banjo bolt 
is, right?  I did not take off the bolt.  I did take the line off the nipple 
and the line was not clogged.  But, my list does include taking off the banjo 
bolt and cleaning it out.  


Donald H. Snook 



-Original Message-
From: David Bruckmann  On Behalf Of David Bruckmann
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 2:40 PM
To: Mercedes List 
Cc: Don Snook 
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack

The boost line often plugs up at the fitting on the back of the intake 
manifold. There's a banjo bolt there which you should remove, clean, etc. If it 
plugs there, the rest of the line will look relatively clean (because it is!). 
You definitely need to disconnect it to clean it.

D.


On Wed, Oct 2, 2019, Don Snook wrote:
>
>> 3. Check boost line from back of intake.? I did this. It looked 
>> pretty good. although I could not blow it out because I couldn?t 
>> figure out how to release the connector where it went to the firewall 
>> with a bunch of other stuff.


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Re: [MBZ] [EXTERNAL] Re: 123 Diesel Plan of attack

[Don Snook via Mercedes]

Yes. I made it back the same day I flew to Dallas.

Donald H. Snook
FedEx Freight
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On Oct 2, 2019, at 8:34 PM, Dwight Giles 
mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote:

So did you make it back to Memphis?

Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD
2005 E320 4matic
Wickford RI

On Wed, Oct 2, 2019, 9:28 PM Don Snook via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
A few days ago Dan replied to one of my questions about this new to me 1982 
300D.   He suggested that I step back, take a breath and try to be a little 
more methodical with the issues (my wording).   I think this was great advice.  
 I know when I have some big project at work, I don't let it overwhelm me 
because I take it one small step at a time.  In fact, I have always believed 
that was one of my gifts or skills.   But, apparently, I forgot about this 
method while I was caught up in the excitement of my car project.  So, I have 
come up with a tentative plan.  A few things have been done (sort of) and a few 
are in progress and a few won't happen until later (or not at all).  I'm open 
to advice or suggestions.

Here is my plan so far:

1. Fix exhaust because it is hanging down and I need to fix it to be drivable.  
(done — sort of. I replaced the donuts so it’s not hanging down)

2. Check for blow by with the loose oil cap test.  Doing it tonight.

3. Check boost line from back of intake.  I did this. It looked pretty good. 
although I could not blow it out because I couldn’t figure out how to release 
the connector where it went to the firewall with a bunch of other stuff.

4. Do a diesel purge — this is the easiest step and whether it addresses 
anything, it is certainly a beneficial preventative maintenance step.  Replace 
fuel filters after purge. Although the primary looks clean but I know that can 
be deceiving.

5. Oil and Filter change

6.  Because the a/c, vent, defrost doesn’t work at all, I think the problem is 
in the CCU unit. Probably just needs resoldered. (I have checked and replaced 
the blower motor fuse). So, I will either get a rebuilt version or try to 
solder it myself.

7. Address vacuum line issues because it could be effecting a bunch of systems. 
 I don’t know if I will have the time (or patience) to do this myself or if I 
will have a shop do it.

8. Check glow plugs. Isn’t this just a matter of checking the resistance?  The 
nuts look like the cleanest thing under the hood which makes me think they are 
fairly new. But, no way to know for sure.

9. Coolant flush (it has new radiator) with Zerex

10. Check tach amp as suggested and fix with paper because I quit smoking!

11. Possibly replace cluster with newer version?  But,  one of the  reasons to 
do this is because oil pressure gauge is not working and the cluster might not 
be problem.  Replacing cluster would address broken odometer issue.

12.  At this point stop and evaluate if I want to keep going or decide to sell 
it. I have had others in the 123 Facebook group offer to buy it. They were the 
ones that missed out when I bought it.

13. Only if I decide to keep going will I address things like carpet, door 
pockets, rebuilding seats (they are not bad, they are not very supportive 
anymore), replacing wood veneers in the console a/C panel, replacing crappy 
Kenwood aftermarket radio, etc.  I think we all know the list of things that 
COULD be done is almost endless.



Donald H. Snook
1982 Mercedes 300D (200K+ miles)
2017 Toyota 4Runner (35K miles)
2006 Cadillac SRX (Her car -- I hate it)


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