Re: [diesel_mercedes] Fuel Economy Check '82 240D Auto

 

Rain ? Max

On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM, vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


233 miles , very little AC  use , no additives on the fuel as we ran out .

23.7 MPG , mostly SWMBO driving In Town .

Replaced the 20" wiper blades and bought a new bottle of Power Service Diesel Kleen in the white (Winter) bottle ,.

Ready for the forecatsed rains .

-Nate




__._,_.___
Posted by: Max temple <jasperezra@gmail.com>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (23)

.

__,_._,___
No comments:

Re: [diesel_mercedes] 77 300D

 

The engine is just as durable as a 240D's. In fact, it IS a 240D, with an extra cylinder tacked on.  And, it's a little quicker than a 240D with an automatic.

It WILL have the first generation Klima automatic control system (unless it's a gray-market Euro-spec car).  If it works without leaking, great.  If it not, I suppose it's possible to spend an unGodly amount to get it going.  But, parts can still be had for cheap, and even if it needs everything, you should be able to get it fixed for under $500 (probably under $100).

More likely to be expensive is if the rubber parts of the transmission are now hard and cracking.  Check that it goes into reverse in less than a second or two, and doesn't slip in reverse.  Any indicated problems will mean a rebuild.

Mark
From: "mirakelworkre@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 10:19:45 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 77 300D

 

I am interested in a '77 300D.  5 cylinder non-turbo.  Are these good engines.  how do they compare with the 240D 4 cylinder as far as durability?


__._,_.___
Posted by: "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@q.com>
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (5)

.

__,_._,___
No comments:

[diesel_mercedes] Fuel Economy Check '82 240D Auto

 

233 miles , very little AC  use , no additives on the fuel as we ran out .

23.7 MPG , mostly SWMBO driving In Town .

Replaced the 20" wiper blades and bought a new bottle of Power Service Diesel Kleen in the white (Winter) bottle ,.

Ready for the forecatsed rains .

-Nate


__._,_.___
Posted by: vwnate1@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (22)

.

__,_._,___
No comments:

[diesel_mercedes] Re: 77 300D

 



Very good , not terribly fast .

If it smokes blue , beware .

Also , if it has the vertical push button HVAC controls , be aware if the heater and AC don't work now , you're looking at well over $1,500 in making them work .

-Nate
        Mirakelworkre wrote :

I am interested in a '77 300D.  5 cylinder non-turbo.  Are these good engines.  how do they compare with the 240D 4 cylinder as far as durability?


__._,_.___
Posted by: vwnate1@yahoo.com
Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (4)

.

__,_._,___
No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)