W123, Body

1980 300TD will not start

After a cold night(I forgot to plug in the heater), the engine will crank
but not start. Replaced fuel filters, tried Diesel purge from bottle, even
starter fluid. Nothing worked.......any ideas.

Glow plugs, alternator, battery, valve adj. in last yr. Timing chain replaced
at 130K. Car now has 340K. Compression check @ 290K: 340,350,400,360,380.

It was the uplift pump.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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1982 300D Failing to start, dash lights dim and clicking sound

Interesting set of events this weekend: car would not start, clicking sound, so I jumped started the 300D and took it for a drive; when I returned, I shut off and tried to start again; nothing, so I tried to jump start again, nothing, only clicking sound.

I tested the fan blower, windshield wipers, radio, and electric windows, and all worked; however, when I turned the key to start, all lights on dash went off, and the clicking noise persisted until a few moments later; then lights came on but no start;

Chassis Model Number

W123

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1978 300D AC belts missing

Test drove the subject vehicle today. Looking into the engine compartment, noticed the AC belt or belts were missing. Owner says, previous owner removed them during the winter and never replaced them.

In my quest to own an 300D, just about every 300D/240D I have checked into - the AC is inoperative. Why is this just about always the case? Why are the belts missing... Is this an expensive repair or just a recharge?

Thanks again.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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