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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