We bought a diesel 1984 Mercedes 300SD for $300, and didn't expect much. Nevertheless, we were convinced that it could be made to run again.
So, after wrestling it off the trailer, we checked the oil (it was mostly present) and turned the key–nothing. Not even a click. We had expected a dead batter…
You folks are gluttons for punishment
I love it. These are great. At least the motor doesn't have extra vent holes in it.
Why didn't you do what you always advocate:pre-purchase inspection? Or did just say hell witu it lets buy it and see what we get?
What would you have done if the rngine were locked tight? Bought it anyway. Getting a rrbuilt trsns for mention of the rebuilding company? Same with interior, tires, a bad gauge or two. Been theren seen that, done that. Tell us all you honestly buy more than a minor part or two for your projects Bartering adv for ink doesn't cut it. Not repeatable for the average reader.
relax triumph
Is LS the answer to the question that has not been asked?
SO many vacuum lines. My buddy has one of these. His only regret was not starting off with a nicer one.
Triumph, thanks for commenting. As a matter of fact, I'm funding this project completely on my own. Why? So it's more authentic. I even bought my own tires, which is a major, major no-no in this business.
Because of this, I can say whatever I like about the the parts I'm using. Watch this: The starter I bought from Autozone is absolutely terrible and broken, and I'm returning it.
Cool, huh?
And yes, I said "The hell with it, let's buy it." I paid less than scrap value for it, and my original plan was to part it out if it wouldn't run.
Have you floored it yet to try to find first? On my dad's 93 300E, it started out in 2nd for fuel economy unless it was floored, or close to it.
Yes, I did. It's definitely a bad transmission.
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