W116, Body and Interior Specific Aid

1980 300SD 220,000-What to offer?

I am on the front end of my 1st Benz diesel quest. I purchased Kent's book "Mercedes Diesel Buyer's Survival Guide". What a great book. Probably the best money I will spend on this quest. To make a long story short, I am hoping to end up with a SVO diesel for my 150 mile a day drive. Believe it on not, I have found a "little old lady" with a 1980 300SD. She is the original owner. I am going to look at the car. I know there are some mechanical issues (climate control, cold starting). She has said to make her an offer. Does anyone recommend a ballpark figure?

Chassis Model Number

W116

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Thank you Mercedessource

Hello, Just thought Id drop a note to say thanks to Kent and Kaia and crew for all they do. I would have given up on my Mercedes WVO project long ago if not for thier help and advice. I love the philosophy of learning to work on your own car. Reminds me of my early wrenching years on my old volkswagons...Germans really know how to build, if only they could make that 'one bolt' more accesable- thoes of you who work on these machines know what I mean- at any rate... Keep it up!

Chassis Model Number

W123

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#1 Replacing Steering Gear Box / #2 Odometer quit (Not related to #1)

Replacing the steering gear box with a rebuild on a 1982 240D and wondered if there are any landmines I should look out for? I can't find any instuctions except mark a point on the shaft, and it appears to be faily easy. Of course that is why I am especially worried. (Also -how long should this typically take?) By the by...my odometer quit this AM at 248,884...everyng else works. Where should I start diagnosing? IE what is typical cause? I noticed it was slowing down - not accurate (less miles than actual) just before it quit. Thanks

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Chassis Model Number

W123

Alda Hose connection question

Hello, I abought a replacement alda hose from you guys at Mercedesource this last summer and when hooking it up I had a question. Where the 2 alda hoses connect- the barrel attached to the firewall with 3 prongs sticking off. 2 prongs on top, one blocked the other runs to the fuel injection appreatus, the other prong on the bottom running to the intake/exhaust manifold apperati...my question is this... Is there a coorect way for these hoses to be conected at this barrel. I just looked at other cars and guessed, it runs fine but its just something that has bugged me.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Can't Find 123 Euro Blower Motor Switch

I cannot find a replacement 6 pin fan (4 position: 0ff and low-med-high)control blower level switch ( I am sure it is Switch # 46 Pages 285-286 of the 75-85 Haynes Diesel 123 Book) which is both mechanical (wire) and electrical. It is placed in the middle of control panel's three switches and I know it has a ribbed black plastic with inner metal housing with a decent weight to it. Besides a Mercedes dealer could anyone tell me where I can possibly obtain one? Right now I am jumping the connector to stay warm. This car has no air cond. Thanks.

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Chassis Model Number

W123

Cold Weather issues

Hello, About my 123 300TD... it takes forever to start in 19 degrees! Other than this it fires right up. I have added the anti-gel, but is there anything else I could do? I dont have the plug in thingy on the engine to warm her at night...soo....any suggestions etc... my first winter with a diesel and Im wondering how I will get to work if my car draind the battery trying to start when its 19degrees or below? Thanks James

Chassis Model Number

W123

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