at's in the box.
-Max
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NO! The spring is between the rear subframe an
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It is a lot easier if you drop the side by taking out the two
subframe bolts on that side. You may as well change t
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Practice makes perfect; second side completed in about 3 hours. Of course, I
had all the tools out which saved some time, and also didn't have to use my
poor man's sawz-all. I also remembered to mark the tie ro
t drive!
-Max
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Yes, I can see that dropping a side w
e. It would be really nice if that special 'ring wrench' would be delivered
by FedEx today.
-Max
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It is a lot easier if you drop the side by taking out the two
subframe bolts on that side. You may as well change the subframe
mounts while you are there. And, the LCA should be done at the same
time, as all the links have to be taken out again to change the
bushing in the wheel carrier unles
Dieselvolk,
Over the last couple of nights I replaced the four struts on one side; about
six hours invested so far. Special tools definitely help, specifically a 12mm
triple-square bit in a 1/2 socket (I only have the K-D tools version that has a
1/2 inch hex shaft about 2 inches long with th
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k, or maybe $3k, or maybe less?
Its probably worth 3k. How many miles are on it?
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> OK, here's the low-down. Finally got to see the car last night. Very
> sharp looking car, but
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k, or maybe $3k, or maybe less?
So, let him fix it and then buy it from him. Were you planning to do the
work yourself or were you going to take it to him for some or all of it
anyway?
RAndy
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LCDR Max Dillon
'87 300TD 314k miles
Charleston SC
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k
It's
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Well, I stopped by his garage over lunch, and he bought it. His major
concern is the head gasket, he may re-sell. I wish I'
ell. I wish I'd moved a little
> quicker.
>
> Max
>
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> Su
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Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> Other bad news; as I was leaving the owner of the independent MB
> garage I use was pulling up to
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Other bad news; as I was leaving the owner of the independent MB garage
I use was pulling up to look at the car. So, I'm now bidding against
someone who knows as much if not more than me.
No problem. Either he bought it, in which case yo
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It's a really desirable car and could easily merit that price
On 9/24/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANT
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its quite common to see a 124 with the headliner a little loose in the
back.
LarryT wrote:
Max wrote <>
That's the 1st MB I've heard of or see with a falling headliner. Even
the ones in my 69 280 and 73 280SE 4.5 had
its quite common to see a 124 with the headliner a little loose in the back.
LarryT wrote:
Max wrote <>
That's the 1st MB I've heard of or see with a falling headliner. Even
the ones in my 69 280 and 73 280SE 4.5 had perfect headliners. I
don't think they were particularly well cared for.
Most of mine have had headliners falling down at the back. Actually, the '90
300D 2.5T and the 240D are the only oneS that aren't falling down. I think
(in my limited experience) that care and protection from the sun determines
clear coat life.
On Sat, Sep 26, 2009 at 11:38 AM, LarryT wrote:
> M
ember 25, 2009 7:09 AM
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I called the owner last night, he's selling the car because it uses a
cup of coolant every couple weeks and his mechanic says its probably
time for a new head gasket. Engine temperature is r
ot
careful.
Max
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You can get a GREAT w123 turbodiesel for
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> I have enjoyed my 95 E300 diesel very
How much did you pay for the car?
Max
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I have enjoy
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I called the owner last night, he's selling the car because it uses a
cup of coolant every couple weeks and his mechanic says its probably
time for a new head gasket. Engine temperature is rock solid (new
radia
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k
It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I'm 95% sure it's got the biodegradable
A E300 is a diesel, its not called a E300D, just E300
Mitch Haley wrote:
Jim Cathey wrote:
It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I don't recall any "D" in the description.
Well, then Meade got it wrong. It's either E320 or E300D or it's not
1995.
And $4k is a b
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Gary Hurst wrote:
> I presume this is e300d
I presume, since it's Meade, that the "D" is automatically implied. I
don't think he's ever owned a mbz gasser.
Mitch
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Gary Hurst wrote:
I presume this is e300d
I presume, since it's Meade, that the "D" is automatically implied. I don't
think he's ever owned a mbz gasser.
Mitch
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I presume this is e300d
On 9/24/09, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Jim Cathey wrote:
>>> It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
>>
>> I don't recall any "D" in the description.
>
> Well, then Meade got it wrong. It's either E320 or E300D or it's not 1995.
> And $4k is a bit much
Jim Cathey wrote:
It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I don't recall any "D" in the description.
Well, then Meade got it wrong. It's either E320 or E300D or it's not 1995.
And $4k is a bit much for a 124 I-6 gasser.
http://www.edmunds.com/mercedesbenz/eclass/1995
It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I don't recall any "D" in the description.
-- Jim
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It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I'm 95% sure it's got the biodegradable engine wiring. Make sure the insulation
isn't brittle or already flaking off.
IIRC, it's hard to do anything with OM606 engine (like check/change glow plugs)
without taking the intake manif
It's a really desirable car and could easily merit that price
On 9/24/09, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
> Dieselvolk,
>
> I've located a '95 E300, 243k miles, all records, for about $4k. Silver
> with grey interior, from the pix looks to be in very good shape. Seem
> l
Dieselvolk,
I've located a '95 E300, 243k miles, all records, for about $4k. Silver
with grey interior, from the pix looks to be in very good shape. Seem
like a fair price?
I need to add a third car to our stable so that I can start some of the
larger projects on my wagon (like overhauling the
The cable runs all the way to the back of the cluster where it plugs in
there.
Thomas Savage wrote:
A friend has a '95 E300 and the ambient temperature sensor in the
bumper is kaput. He's got a new one, but can't find where it plugs in
to the main harness. The manual apparently isn't accurat
A friend has a '95 E300 and the ambient temperature sensor in the
bumper is kaput. He's got a new one, but can't find where it plugs in
to the main harness. The manual apparently isn't accurate for this
one-year model and I haven't had a chance to look at it.
If it's anything like all the ol
A friend has a '95 E300 and the ambient temperature sensor in the bumper
is kaput. He's got a new one, but can't find where it plugs in to the
main harness. The manual apparently isn't accurate for this one-year
model and I haven't had a chance to look at it.
Anyone ever replaced one of thes
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