Re: [diesel_mercedes] What to do before Road Trip?

 

That is a great trip Mary. I took our newly purchased 1983 w123 from LA to Tacoma and on to Nanaimo BC and then back down the 101. The previous owner kept it in good shape so I just got in and drove. No problems at all, so I decided to keep it rather than yank the engine (for my other w123). When I got back I put a new axle in, but probably could have just rebooted it. Watch out for some Oregon speed traps on the #5.
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: Mary Atleson <met1219@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, March 18, 2011 8:11:57 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] What to do before Road Trip?

 

The Husband and I are taking the 1983 Mercedes 300D on a road trip from San Francisco area, through Bend, Oregon to Chelan, WA then back down thru Portland, Oregon. This is approx 1600 miles round trip. The 300D is in great shape, fairly low miles but not sure since odometer works ONLY intermittantly, newer rebuilt engine and rebuilt AT plus many rubber hose replacements about 1.5 years ago. New tires, runs great, regular oil changes, etc. Hubby isn't mechanically inclined and has no tools, so we need to bring it to our diesel head guy who knows old Mercedes. What do I need to have done prior to the trip aside from an oil/fuel filter perhaps air filter change & valve adjustment? This should be fun, as I love driving this car and get to visit friends and my daughter on the trip. Just wanna make sure the 300D is in tip top shape rior to leaving. Please advise. Thanks in advance!

Mary


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