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1985 300D auto-trans pre-purchase inspection ??

greetings,

looking at buying a 1985 300D with 173k. i am going over this very nice looking car with a fine tooth comb. i like this car. it appears to be a "loved" MB. it started right up after siting for a a year or so. all was happy until i checked the transmission fluid. it was so dark that i thought someone put rotella in it. and it stank like a burned up transmission. i have to test drive it yet, but i was leary already.

any chance that this is just "spent" fluid. or does it sound like a rebuilt would be in order?

how durable are these auto transmissions?

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W123

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1982 300 cd mixed up fuel injector parts

Ooops.... While cleaning fuel injectors and installing new Monark nozzles I may have (repeat MAY have) inadvertently mixed up two of the lower body parts. The injectors are cleaned and assembled and look terrific. I am wondering if I am ok to install them and if there's a problem it will be obvious; or, if I need to proceed to things like bench testing or other procedures. That would be sad. Ideas?

Cheers, George

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W123

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

1982 240D Abnormal inside both tire wear ??

Hi. Wanted to get your idea on why I would be getting abnormal tire wear on the inside of BOTH tires. I do have some steering play which I attribute to needing either new idler arm bushings, which I just ordered or perhaps in need of a reconditioned steering box. However, I can't see this causing the inside of both tires to wear. Is it possible the camber is set too far somehow? Thoughts?

Thanks
Dave

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W123

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Transmission / Suspension Specific Aid

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