Nick,
Just to add to what Brian said.
The parts stores (FLAPS) will have your car listed as a "300DT", which
refers to the turbo, as opposed to the "TD" station wagon.
I think that the turbos started in '80, for the 300Ds.
These cars work great for Biodiesel and WVO, though for WVO you'll need
a heated (usually 2 tank) system. Some will argue that you can blend w/o
the heated tank, though I wouldn't recommend it. Secondly, the tank
might be full of crud that will be loosened by Biodiesel and clog up the
filters for a bit.
Get it all sorted out on diesel first.
Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
http://home.roadrunner.com/~ocveggiecar/index.html
> 3b. Re: 84 Benz diesel
> Posted by: "BStromsoe" bstromsoe@yahoo.com bstromsoe
> Date: Sat Jan 1, 2011 4:46 pm ((PST))
>
> Carmine, welcome to diesel world.
>
> Lenses are available from ebay and PAP's (pick a part yards), as well as new.
> The cost can range from $10-$15 for junk yards, to $50-$100 on ebay, to $200 for
> new. The ones from PAP's may have cracks or veins but I see them on a regular
> basis and sometimes find pristine plastic.
>
> As to "what" do you have - check the doorpost and your ownership docs. The
> terminology gets screwed up at times: "TD" technically does not mean turbo
> diesel, but people get sloppy. "SD" means the expensive sedan that rich folks in
> our group drive. "D" means the smaller version which we poor folks in the group
> drive.
>
> Expect 25 mpg +/- as a normal. Lastly, don't worry about the door latching. This
> is a vacuum issue that has plenty of articles. There will be a gazillion posts
> here and all over the internet. Try the videos on Mercedes Source and the pics
> on diesel giant first. Get a couple of the books and manuals starting with
> Haynes (it is NOT the bible but a good reference. Learn to search this groups
> posts and pictures. Ask questions, we are friendly.
>
> You can read about all of them including the Estate Car (called a TD) at
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W123
>
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Carmine<drnickv@sbcglobal.net>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sat, January 1, 2011 10:22:36 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 84 Benz diesel
>
>
> We just bought a 1984 benz 300D Turbo Diesel. It has a lovecraft single tank
> conversion. Have a few questions.
>
> We need to pass a brake and lamp inspection. a couple of the light covers have
> cracks and guy says they are a fail. Where can we get these? Hoping to order
> online.
>
>
> What model do I actually have. Thought it was a 300D. when looking up parts for
> 84, not listed. Is it a 300DT because it has a turbo? What year was the turbo
> added?
>
>
> Passenger door will not lock with rest of the doors when driver door is locked
> from outside. Is this normal or how do I fix this?
>
>
> Can I run straight veggie oil or any combo of wvo and biodiesel? My son will be
> running the car 100 miles round trip to American River College.
>
> What kind of mileage should we expect with this vehicle?
>
> Sorry for the questions but we are new to the benz deal. Have been running a
> Duramax on 100 bioD for 3 years.
>
>
> thanks, Nick
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