1987 300D Turbo...124Chassis...

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Bill Pelka - 13 Jun 2005 21:14 GMT

Greetings,

I am looking at a 1987 300D Turbo, 124 Chassis, with about 224K Miles on
the Vehicle. It has had a new engine installed at about 160K. The unit is on
a local dealers lot. He said the previous owner had a new Battery, Radiator,
tires installed recently. I started the engine and there were no problems.
Ran the A/C and it was cool. Body looks good, maybe some new paint. The EGR
has been plugged, the wipers for the headlights have been removed. Looks
like a K&N Air filter has been installed. If I buy it, I will probably
install the original Filter assembly, if I can find a cheap, used, one.

My question is, what else should I look for? The price is $3800. Seems
like a good deal. I bought a 1984 300D Turbo for $3700 in 1999 and it has
been a great car.

Thanks for your replies...
Bill in Spokane, WA

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CaptainW116 - 13 Jun 2005 21:32 GMT

EGR????? I am not wise in the ways of diesels but
an EGR on a diesel?Everyone feel free to put me in my place on this one
if I'm wrong!

Negotiate a better price also,seems sort of high!

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T.G. Lambach - 14 Jun 2005 02:28 GMT

EGR reduces a diesel's nitrogen oxide emissions.

Newest M-B 3.0L 24 valve V-6 intercools its EGR among many other
combustion controls.

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T.G. Lambach - 14 Jun 2005 02:24 GMT

This straight six isn't as tough as your 300D five cylinder. This
otherwise good engine can't be overheated without risk of cylinder head
cracks and or head gasket damage.

I wonder why the prior owner bought a new radiator before he sold the car.

Suggest its purchase be contingent on a satisfactory compression test.

I agree the K&N ought to go - tells one about the prior owner's priorities.

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billemery - 15 Jun 2005 15:41 GMT

1987 has an aluminum head, costs about 1000 if you can find one !!! they are
much in demand.
have even been told that head cant be worked ie cant get a valve job on it.

> Greetings,
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> Thanks for your replies...
> Bill in Spokane, WA

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Peter - 20 Jun 2005 00:42 GMT

It's a good deal no matter what. The 124.133 is probably the best diesel
ever offered by MBV. The six cylinder turbo makes all the difference. The
price is right. P.K.

> Greetings,
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> Thanks for your replies...
> Bill in Spokane, WA

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