Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
blue flying saucer for ac control was new in 85, the switch on top of valve cover is for compressor kickoff on full acceleration and controls egr. Christopher McCann wrote: My '85 also has three wires on the top of the valve cover as part of the kickdown switch...seems that older ones have a really wild vacuum system going on there. I think the blue flying saucer was new in '85 too, no? Chris James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also 1985 was the first year for ABS James Zavesky -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 SD, so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to become a real money sink. Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from the flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as can be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm system upgrades, too. Werner '83SD '90D - Original Message - From: "BillR" To: "'Allen Ringgold'" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which he says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would be quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy with. Anyone have knowledge about that? VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. Thanks - - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 285k 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 ___ 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 - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
My '85 also has three wires on the top of the valve cover as part of the kickdown switch...seems that older ones have a really wild vacuum system going on there. I think the blue flying saucer was new in '85 too, no? Chris James Zavesky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also 1985 was the first year for ABS James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 > SD, > so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 > for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to > become a real money sink. > > Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the > troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from > the > flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 > position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you > will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as > can > be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm > system > upgrades, too. > > Werner > '83SD > '90D > > - Original Message - > From: "BillR" > To: "'Allen Ringgold'" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM > Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > > > Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 > > 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs > > cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a > > green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which > he > > says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would > be > > quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy > > with. Anyone have knowledge about that? > > VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 > > I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. > > Thanks - - > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL > > 1981 300SD 285k 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 ___ 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 - Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Mar 01 16:38:24 2007 Received: from bay0-omc2-s7.bay0.hotmail.com ([65.54.246.143]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.63) (envelope-from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) id 1HMoIS-0001d4-IA for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:38:24 + Received: from hotmail.com ([65.55.130.94]) by bay0-omc2-s7.bay0.hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.2668); Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:38:18 -0800 Received: from mail pickup service by hotmail.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Thu, 1 Mar 2007 08:38:18 -0800 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from 65.55.130.123 by by125fd.bay125.hotmail.msn.com with HTTP; Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:38:16 GMT X-Originating-IP: [70.251.46.245] X-Originating-Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "V Layton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Bcc: Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:38:16 + Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed X-OriginalArrivalTime: 01 Mar 2007 16:38:18.0318 (UTC) FILETIME=[043D3EE0:01C75C20] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] A hilarious ad for a 240D Automatic X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List List-Unsubscribe: <http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com> List-Post: <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Also 1985 was the first year for ABS James Zavesky > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Werner Fehlauer > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:33 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 > SD, > so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 > for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to > become a real money sink. > > Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the > troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from > the > flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 > position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you > will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as > can > be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm > system > upgrades, too. > > Werner > '83SD > '90D > > - Original Message - > From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Allen Ringgold'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM > Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 > > > > Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 > > 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs > > cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a > > green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which > he > > says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would > be > > quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy > > with. Anyone have knowledge about that? > > VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 > > I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. > > Thanks - - > > BillR > > Jacksonville FL > > 1981 300SD 285k 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
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Thanks for preventing me from making a(nother) huge mistake. On 3/1/07, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Its completely different to the 81-83 version. Pickup is different, wiring is different, guage is different. andrew strasfogel wrote: > Speaking of tachometers, does anyone know whether an 85 300CD would have a > different tach setup from an earlier (1981 - 1984) W123 turbodiesel? If so, > would the combination gauges be different for an 85 vs. one of the earlier > years? > > 1985 300CD > 1983 300TD > > > On 2/28/07, Werner Fehlauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 >> SD, >> so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 >> for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to >> become a real money sink. >> >> Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the >> troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from >> the >> flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 >> position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you >> will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as >> can >> be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm >> system >> upgrades, too. >> >> Werner >> '83SD >> '90D >> >> - Original Message ----- >> From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "'Allen Ringgold'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" >> >> Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM >> Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 >> >> >>> Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 >>> 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs >>> cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a >>> green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which >> he >>> says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would >> be >>> quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy >>> with. Anyone have knowledge about that? >>> VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 >>> I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. >>> Thanks - - >>> BillR >>> Jacksonville FL >>> 1981 300SD 285k 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 >> > ___ > 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 > > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Its completely different to the 81-83 version. Pickup is different, wiring is different, guage is different. andrew strasfogel wrote: Speaking of tachometers, does anyone know whether an 85 300CD would have a different tach setup from an earlier (1981 - 1984) W123 turbodiesel? If so, would the combination gauges be different for an 85 vs. one of the earlier years? 1985 300CD 1983 300TD On 2/28/07, Werner Fehlauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 SD, so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to become a real money sink. Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from the flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as can be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm system upgrades, too. Werner '83SD '90D - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Allen Ringgold'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which he says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would be quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy with. Anyone have knowledge about that? VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. Thanks - - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 285k 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 ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Bill - there are a lot of "improvements" between '81 and '85 on the 126 SD, so that you would get some neat stuff if you kept the '85 and used the '81 for parts. The obvious key is rust - it doesn't take much for a car to become a real money sink. Just a few items that changed - '83 to '84, the tach did away with the troublesome plug in amp on the fender well, and has its own pickup from the flywheel. Also in '84, you got the outside air temp readout, as well as 2 position memory seats. And if the '85 has MBTex instead of leather, you will find the seats to be about as wear proof (and maintenance free) as can be. Probably some injection system, transmission control, and alarm system upgrades, too. Werner '83SD '90D - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Allen Ringgold'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Allen D. Ringgold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which he says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would be quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy with. Anyone have knowledge about that? VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. Thanks - - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 285k miles
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
Thanks Kaleb - too bad about the tranny, but I suspect it has a few too many miles to be a good transplant option anyway. With that being the case I probably won't buy it, unless it should turn out to have some other redeeming value, but other than one of you wanting to come pick it up I don't know what that would be. I'll take a look and a camera. Anyone interested? BillR Jacksonville FL - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 The 85 tranny will not work in a 81 Report Run Date: 02/28/2007 Vehicle Description: WDBCB20C3FA094583 TitleCheck: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Problem Check: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer Check: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Information: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Full History: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History VIN: WDBCB20C3FA094583 Year: 1985 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300SD Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 3.0L I-5 Tbo Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found AbandonedNo Abandoned Record Reported to AutoCheck DamagedNo Damaged Record Reported to AutoCheck Fire DamageNo Fire Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Grey MarketNo Grey Market Record Reported to AutoCheck Hail DamageNo Hail Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Insurance LossNo Insurance Loss Record Reported to AutoCheck JunkNo Junk Record Reported to AutoCheck Rebuilt/RebuildableNo Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Reported to AutoCheck SalvageNo Salvage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test VehicleNo NHTSA Crash Test Record Reported to AutoCheck Frame DamageNo Frame Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Major Damage IncidentNo Major Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Manufacturer Buyback/LemonNo Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer ProblemNo Odometer Problem Record Reported to AutoCheck RecycledNo Recycled Record Reported to AutoCheck Salvage AuctionNo Salvage Auction Record Reported to AutoCheck Water DamageNo Water Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We calculate odometer rollbacks by using AutoCheck business rules to determine reported odometer readings are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. AutoCheck's business rules have been created and refined to help identify potential rollbacks from the reported odometer readings. Not all odometer readings are used to determine rollbacks. Report Date: 02/28/2007 Date Reported Odometer Reading 06/24/1994 160,000 06/22/1995 190,000 06/20/1996 204,000 Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Information Found! AutoCheck found additional information on this vehicle. These records will provide you with more past history for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583). Problems Checked Results Found Accident DataNo Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected TitleNo Corrected Title Record Reported to AutoCheck Driver EducationNo Driver Education Record Reported to AutoCheck Duplicate TitleNo Duplicate Title Record Reported to AutoCheck Emission/Safety InspectionEmission/Safety Inspection Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Fire Damage IncidentNo Fire Damage Incident Record Reported to AutoCheck LeaseNo Lease Record Reported to AutoCheck LienNo Lien Record Reported to AutoCheck Livery UseNo Livery Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Government UseNo Government Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Police UseNo Police Use Record Re
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
If that car was anywhere near me, I would have it parked in my driveway by now. It would go nicely with the '83. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 266K miles, Ursula
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
The 85 tranny will not work in a 81 Report Run Date: 02/28/2007 Vehicle Description: WDBCB20C3FA094583 TitleCheck: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Problem Check: No Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer Check: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Information: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Full History: Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History VIN: WDBCB20C3FA094583 Year: 1985 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300 Series 300SD Style/Body: 4 Door Sedan Engine: 3.0L I-5 Tbo Country of Assembly: Germany Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) show no significant Title events. When found, events often indicate past automotive damage or warnings associated with the vehicle title. Problems Checked Results Found AbandonedNo Abandoned Record Reported to AutoCheck DamagedNo Damaged Record Reported to AutoCheck Fire DamageNo Fire Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Grey MarketNo Grey Market Record Reported to AutoCheck Hail DamageNo Hail Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Insurance LossNo Insurance Loss Record Reported to AutoCheck JunkNo Junk Record Reported to AutoCheck Rebuilt/RebuildableNo Rebuilt/Rebuildable Record Reported to AutoCheck SalvageNo Salvage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! AutoCheck's database for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) shows no historical events that indicate a significant automotive problem. These problems can indicate previous car damage, theft, or other significant problem. Problems Checked Results Found NHTSA Crash Test VehicleNo NHTSA Crash Test Record Reported to AutoCheck Frame DamageNo Frame Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Major Damage IncidentNo Major Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Manufacturer Buyback/LemonNo Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon Record Reported to AutoCheck Odometer ProblemNo Odometer Problem Record Reported to AutoCheck RecycledNo Recycled Record Reported to AutoCheck Salvage AuctionNo Salvage Auction Record Reported to AutoCheck Water DamageNo Water Damage Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Your Vehicle Checks Out! For this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583) no indication of an odometer rollback or tampering was found. We calculate odometer rollbacks by using AutoCheck business rules to determine reported odometer readings are less than a previously reported value. Other odometer events can report events of tampering, or possible odometer breakage. AutoCheck's business rules have been created and refined to help identify potential rollbacks from the reported odometer readings. Not all odometer readings are used to determine rollbacks. Report Date: 02/28/2007 Date Reported Odometer Reading 06/24/1994 160,000 06/22/1995 190,000 06/20/1996 204,000 Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Information Found! AutoCheck found additional information on this vehicle. These records will provide you with more past history for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD (WDBCB20C3FA094583). Problems Checked Results Found Accident DataNo Accidents Reported Through State Agencies Or Independent Sources Corrected TitleNo Corrected Title Record Reported to AutoCheck Driver EducationNo Driver Education Record Reported to AutoCheck Duplicate TitleNo Duplicate Title Record Reported to AutoCheck Emission/Safety InspectionEmission/Safety Inspection Record(s) Reported to AutoCheck Fire Damage IncidentNo Fire Damage Incident Record Reported to AutoCheck LeaseNo Lease Record Reported to AutoCheck LienNo Lien Record Reported to AutoCheck Livery UseNo Livery Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Government UseNo Government Use Record Reported to AutoCheck Police UseNo Police Use Record Reported to AutoCheck FleetNo Fleet Record Reported to AutoCheck Fleet and/or RentalNo Fleet and/or Rental Record Reported to AutoCheck RentalNo Rental Record Reported to AutoCheck Fleet and/or LeaseNo Fleet and/or Lease Record Reported to AutoCheck RepossessedNo Repossessed Record Reported to AutoCheck Storm Area Registration/TitleNo Storm Area Registration/Title Indicated Taxi UseNo Taxi Use Record Reported to AutoCheck TheftNo Theft Record Reported to AutoCheck Vehicle Description | TitleCheck | ProblemCheck | OdometerCheck | Vehicle Information | Full History Below
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
BillR wrote: > > You are correct on that count. I'll actually be putting more weight on the > knowledge from the list about the possibility of a transmission swap. My thought is that you may want to use the existing TQ with the new tranny. I'm not sure how you'd clean/flush it, but it should be possible with the drain plug. (the alternative would be to swap the crankshaft or rebore the hole in the crank)
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
IIRC, the torque converter to crankshaft centering pin is larger on the '85 than the earlier 617 engine/tranny combinations. If I'm remembering correctly, the torque converter from the $250 car won't fit your engine. Hopefully, someone with direct experience will chime in here -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." Will Rogers '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
You are correct on that count. I'll actually be putting more weight on the knowledge from the list about the possibility of a transmission swap. Main concern for a carfax is if the 159k is some multiple of that. He did mention that the RF blinker assembly is missing. I plan a trip tomorrow. BillR - Original Message - From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250 BillR wrote: VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. I don't have a carfax account but just buy the car already!!! Who cares what the history on a $250 car is? Well... I wouldn't be to worried about it anyway ;) John ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 300SD for $250
BillR wrote: VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. I don't have a carfax account but just buy the car already!!! Who cares what the history on a $250 car is? Well... I wouldn't be to worried about it anyway ;) John
[MBZ] 300SD for $250
Just got a call from the guy selling the car. Turns out it is a 1985 300SD, 159k miles. He says the interior is pretty good, but needs cleaning and the windows don't work exactly right. It is green with a green interior. My main interest in the car is the transmission, which he says is good. If I can pull that and put it in my 1981 300SD that would be quite helpful as mine is starting to have more issues than I am happy with. Anyone have knowledge about that? VIN is WDBCB20C3FA094583 I'd appreciate knowing what that shows if someone will run it for me.. Thanks - - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 285k miles
