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Introduction to my 80 300SD

Started by SuitGuy, 20 June 2021, 03:24 PM

SuitGuy

Hi all! I'm new to owning an MB, as well as new to the forum. I'd love to introduce everyone to my 1980 300SD.

Current Malfunctions and Errors:

Jumpy/Non-functioning Tach
Cabin Leaking Water
Heat Anytime, All the time
Questionable Bodywork (Looking at you, rear quarters & rocker panels)
Shocks
No Air via Center Vents
"Manual" Glowplugs
Finicky Cruise Control
Leaking Window Seals
DF Window Regulator
A/C Modernization
Belts & Rubber

Resolved Issues:

Motor Mounts
Trunk Seal, kind of
Power Antenna Mast
Lower Oil Cooler Line Replaced

The car is pretty innocuous, but it does not have a sunroof. I don't know how common this is, but one less place to leak doesn't bother me!

Pictures Coming Soon!
Beige 1980 300SD

daantjie

Welcome  8)
No sunroof is a big plus in my book ;)
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

raueda1

Welcome to the asylum!  Congrats on your fine, new ride.  Sounds like you've got a few projects on tap to keep you entertained.  And FWIW I agree with Daniel, sunroofs are over-rated.  I too am glad I don't have one.  Anyway, I'm sure you'll find this forum a great resource, as we all have.  Post some pix of the new car when you can!  Cheers,
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

SuitGuy

The pictures, as promised:


Apologies for the heavy equipment in the background. Rural PA has its perks and downsides.
Beige 1980 300SD

SuitGuy

Update on my current maladies.

Current Issues:

Cabin leaks water (car cover ftw)
Shoddy Body
Glow plug Relay
DF Window Regulator
AC Modernization
Belts (purchased, not installed)
Intermittent vacuum shutoff (have not diagnosed if shutoff valve or vacuum leak)
Weak glow plugs

Resolved:

Tach
Heat can be shutoff (thank the MB gods for ball valves)
Shocks!
Center vents (started working randomly)
Motor mounts
Trunk seal
Power antenna mast
Lower oil cooler line
ALDA blow-off bypassed
Fuel return lines replaced

Upcoming repairs:

Glow plug ream & swap
New spare tire
Body work (summer)
Beige 1980 300SD

Malpaso44

Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.

targetshoddy

Quote from: SuitGuy on 22 June 2021, 06:50 PMThe pictures, as promised:


Apologies for the heavy equipment in the background. Rural PA has its perks and downsides.
Bro I can not open your file?