Timing chain stretch.
condition or fuel and vac lines
rust at the front quarter panel before the doors
Water intrusion into the trunk and passenger sections
Blower motor function
rust in the foot wells up front
driver seat springs
Odometer function and Instrument cluster lights
Wipers and
Rust, rust filled with body putty, structural rust covered with new
sheet. Look over the headlights, over the readr wheels, behind the front
wheels, (inside the fender), in front of the rear wheels (inside the
fender) and in the trunk wells. Anything else is not terminal in most
cases.
rust. 115s like to rust.
At 09:40 PM 7/5/2005, you wrote:
I test drove a 76 300D this afternoon. It drove quite nice and I intend to
look at it further. I want to get it on a hoist so I can poke around
underneath.
Is there anything that I should really look for before I agree to buy this
the big worry would be rust
(thankfully not a big problem here in Oregon), and the heater fan.
Where in Oregon are you?
Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon
1978 300D 132K miles, Ingrid
1978 300CD 200K+ miles, Vinnie, all washed and waxed, finally!
1982 Mazda B2200 diesel pickup, 142K miles, Gopher, just
R A Bennell wrote:
I test drove a 76 300D this afternoon. It drove quite nice and I intend to
look at it further. I want to get it on a hoist so I can poke around
underneath.
Is there anything that I should really look for before I agree to buy this
thing?
Advice appreciated. I have never
Thanks to all for your input.
I am concerned about rust that may have been repaired as it has had a
recent paint job. I intend to get it on a hoist and have a better look
underneath before I make any deal on it. The trunk looks good under the mat
but has been recently sprayed with a black
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am concerned about rust that may have been repaired as it has had a
recent paint job. I intend to get it on a hoist and have a better look
underneath before I make any deal on it.
Absolutely.
The trunk looks good under the mat
but has been recently sprayed with a
Starting issue may just be tired battery not up to charge, so a weak
starting after glow sucks juice. More driving will get it back up to
snuff for a few more years... maybe.
If it has spent most of its life just stored, should be ok. Going to
have to drive it hard to get it back into shape
Thanks again for the input.
I hope it looks good on the next inspection 'cause I want it.
Randy
