Mike's 1981 300TD wagon
Mike's 1981 300TD wagon
10-22-2013, 11:58 AM
#1
Mods so far not in order:
Bilstein HD shocks
Cut front springs
Leveled rear end using SLS valve adjustment
Straight pipe
OEM mudflaps
Bosch high spec euro lights french style
Over boost relays disconnected
3/2 valves disconnected and removed
EGR blocked
ALDA tweaked
CA8038 Filter
Manual boost control
Rebuilt auto transmission
Alpine headunit
Apline speakers
Infinity sub in spare tire well
Thule E39 bmw crossbars bolted to stock rails
Mods to come:
Dieselmeken M-pump
Holset Hy35
FMIC
Mechanical fan delete
Welded diff
Hydraulic E brake
First gen W126 brake upgrade
Vanagon LED third brake light
4 way air ride suspension
Rear end paint work
Euro bumpers
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My previous endeavors most recent first.
2001 E39
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1984 300D
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1981 240D 3.0
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This post was last modified: 10-22-2013, 12:05 PM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 11:58 AM #1Hey guys I've owned this for the better part of 8 months, but I haven't bothered to make a thread for it here yet. There is a 5 page build thread on stanceworks about it. Anyway 1981 300TD turbo wagon, classic white on palomino leather with 3rd row seat. It had 196k miles on it when I purchased it, and it's currently at 208k.
Mods so far not in order:
Bilstein HD shocks
Cut front springs
Leveled rear end using SLS valve adjustment
Straight pipe
OEM mudflaps
Bosch high spec euro lights french style
Over boost relays disconnected
3/2 valves disconnected and removed
EGR blocked
ALDA tweaked
CA8038 Filter
Manual boost control
Rebuilt auto transmission
Alpine headunit
Apline speakers
Infinity sub in spare tire well
Thule E39 bmw crossbars bolted to stock rails
Mods to come:
Dieselmeken M-pump
Holset Hy35
FMIC
Mechanical fan delete
Welded diff
Hydraulic E brake
First gen W126 brake upgrade
Vanagon LED third brake light
4 way air ride suspension
Rear end paint work
Euro bumpers
My previous endeavors most recent first.
2001 E39
1984 300D
1981 240D 3.0
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
10-22-2013, 12:15 PM
#2
on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.
where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240
This post was last modified: 10-22-2013, 12:16 PM by JB3.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
thumbs up!
on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.
where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
10-22-2013, 12:37 PM
#3
(10-22-2013, 12:15 PM)JB3 thumbs up!
on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.
where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240
Yes sir those were the ones! I just ended up with another set on Saturday. They'll be going on the wagon.
The PO of my car was a wealthy Benz enthusiast so he bought the flaps and headlamps before I got the car. It also came with some OEM Benz all weather floor mats.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 12:37 PM #3(10-22-2013, 12:15 PM)JB3 thumbs up!
on the 300D, are those the CLK rims we traded a couple years ago? if so, holy crap you made them look incredible.
where did you get the OEM mudflaps? looking for a set for my 240
Yes sir those were the ones! I just ended up with another set on Saturday. They'll be going on the wagon.
The PO of my car was a wealthy Benz enthusiast so he bought the flaps and headlamps before I got the car. It also came with some OEM Benz all weather floor mats.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
10-22-2013, 02:22 PM
#5
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
10-22-2013, 02:22 PM #5What size are the CLK rims?
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
10-22-2013, 04:24 PM
#6
(10-22-2013, 02:11 PM)MFSuper90 Do I see a Porsche?
Love those rims!
Yes sir, 2004 X50 package twin turbo with a evoms tune, and techart exhaust system. 500+ hp with navigation and a sunroof lol.
(10-22-2013, 02:22 PM)sassparilla_kid What size are the CLK rims?16x7 ET37
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
10-22-2013, 04:24 PM #6(10-22-2013, 02:11 PM)MFSuper90 Do I see a Porsche?
Love those rims!
Yes sir, 2004 X50 package twin turbo with a evoms tune, and techart exhaust system. 500+ hp with navigation and a sunroof lol.
(10-22-2013, 02:22 PM)sassparilla_kid What size are the CLK rims?16x7 ET37
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
10-27-2013, 02:15 AM
#8
(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!
Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.
Hahahaha thanks.
I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
This post was last modified: 10-27-2013, 02:16 AM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
10-27-2013, 02:15 AM #8By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!
Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.
Hahahaha thanks.
I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
10-27-2013, 06:43 AM
#9
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!
Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.
Hahahaha thanks.
I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
This post was last modified: 10-27-2013, 08:08 AM by NGARover.
I hear you. I love my wagon and I drive it everyday. I've put almost 20k on it since I bought it. I bought it the day after selling my 82 wagon (the black one) and then having seller remorse. Once I'm driving the 87 the 85 will be getting all the love, going to strip it and redo it.
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
(10-26-2013, 06:27 AM)NGARover WOW I love your wagon..... Do mine next!
Which brings me to a dilemma... Alter my 85 or keep it original... It's a true 85 Euro TDT Everything in the car is in German lol.
Hahahaha thanks.
I say mod it, I like doing mods that are easily reversible, especially on cars that I plan on selling later on. So far my urge to sell my wagon is low.
10-27-2013, 10:15 PM
#10
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
10-27-2013, 10:15 PM #10Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBay
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
10-28-2013, 09:24 AM
#11
(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-28-2013, 09:24 AM #11(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
10-28-2013, 12:50 PM
#12
This post was last modified: 10-28-2013, 12:51 PM by MFSuper90.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
10-30-2013, 08:30 PM
#13
(10-27-2013, 10:15 PM)sassparilla_kid Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBayThinking about it, that or just say fuck it and snag a hy35 off ebay or 4btswaps.
(10-28-2013, 09:24 AM)willbhere4uI haven't seen my car since august, but when I last saw it the over boost solenoid was deleted, and the alda was functioning. I went as far as cleaning the banjo bolts.(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
(10-28-2013, 12:50 PM)MFSuper90 Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol
Heh thankfully I don't have that problem, the 911 is my dad's daily. I'm personally trying for a arena red 993tt.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
10-30-2013, 08:30 PM #13(10-27-2013, 10:15 PM)sassparilla_kid Dude just get a kkk k26, they're all over eBayThinking about it, that or just say fuck it and snag a hy35 off ebay or 4btswaps.
(10-28-2013, 09:24 AM)willbhere4uI haven't seen my car since august, but when I last saw it the over boost solenoid was deleted, and the alda was functioning. I went as far as cleaning the banjo bolts.(10-27-2013, 02:15 AM)mike-81-240d By the way the engine is currently all kinds of fucked up. Took a giant crap on my dad while he was driving it to the airport. Currently is severely lacking power, and has a smoking problem. Might be time to start searching for a OM603...
check out the ALDA line and over boost solenoid if they crap out it kills the power and makes them smoke and preform like a 240
(10-28-2013, 12:50 PM)MFSuper90 Go from driving a 500hp Porsche to a w123.... That'd be one hell of a change! Lol
Heh thankfully I don't have that problem, the 911 is my dad's daily. I'm personally trying for a arena red 993tt.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
10-31-2013, 12:23 AM
#14
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
11-01-2013, 04:22 PM
#15
(10-31-2013, 12:23 AM)MFSuper90 I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk
I might go that route, it would probably be like 2 months before I decide though. My car is in Washington, and I'm in California.
This post was last modified: 11-01-2013, 04:24 PM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
11-01-2013, 04:22 PM #15Snagged a VDO boost gauge on amazon. I'll probably buy another ashtray and drill the face of it for EGT, boost, usb, and 12 volt.
(10-31-2013, 12:23 AM)MFSuper90 I have an hy35 if you wanna go that route. Gated at 30psi it's whole life, wasn't abused, no shaft play if your interested we can talk
I might go that route, it would probably be like 2 months before I decide though. My car is in Washington, and I'm in California.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
11-01-2013, 04:26 PM
#16
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
11-01-2013, 04:26 PM #16I use to have a VDO boost gauge EGT gauge and oil temp in my 240d turbo under the ash tray in a vw mount
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
11-14-2013, 10:03 PM
#19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFyY0t4z...e=youtu.be
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
11-14-2013, 10:03 PM #19Found this while cleaning out the old iphone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAFyY0t4z...e=youtu.be
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-01-2013, 02:25 AM
#20
![[Image: 11146788604_5b8bef64ec_z.jpg]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7373/11146788604_5b8bef64ec_z.jpg)
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-01-2013, 02:25 AM #20Found my problem. Somehow my engine is still healthy after eating the blades.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-01-2013, 11:25 AM
#21
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
12-01-2013, 12:38 PM
#23
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
12-01-2013, 12:38 PM #23Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel though
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
12-02-2013, 09:23 AM
#24
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
12-02-2013, 09:23 AM #24I bet that made some noise when it was letting loose
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
12-02-2013, 06:01 PM
#26
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-02-2013, 06:01 PM #26Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-03-2013, 04:50 PM
#27
(12-01-2013, 11:25 AM)MFSuper90 Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of courseYeah def a bit of a eye opener.
(12-01-2013, 11:30 AM)JB3 holy crap! amazingI know right, scary as shit, especially considering I've never noticed any side to side shaft play.
(12-01-2013, 12:38 PM)sassparilla_kid Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel thoughIt'll be going on the wall me thinks. lol
(12-02-2013, 09:23 AM)Simpler=Better I bet that made some noise when it was letting looseMy dad didn't even notice it when it happened. Maybe his hearing aids were turned off.
(12-02-2013, 10:34 AM)MFSuper90 Time for a Big charger!Starting to think it might be holsett time.
(12-02-2013, 06:01 PM)willbhere4u Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!Will do when I fix it. As of right now it starts, idles, and runs fantastically as a non turbo.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-03-2013, 04:50 PM #27(12-01-2013, 11:25 AM)MFSuper90 Wow! That's pretty crazy. Glad everything is still good! Besides the charger of courseYeah def a bit of a eye opener.
(12-01-2013, 11:30 AM)JB3 holy crap! amazingI know right, scary as shit, especially considering I've never noticed any side to side shaft play.
(12-01-2013, 12:38 PM)sassparilla_kid Lololololololol, probably because they're thin aluminum they just got smushed and melted and exited as vapor, although how they got past the intake valves is puzzling. You seriously need to keep that compressor wheel thoughIt'll be going on the wall me thinks. lol
(12-02-2013, 09:23 AM)Simpler=Better I bet that made some noise when it was letting looseMy dad didn't even notice it when it happened. Maybe his hearing aids were turned off.
(12-02-2013, 10:34 AM)MFSuper90 Time for a Big charger!Starting to think it might be holsett time.
(12-02-2013, 06:01 PM)willbhere4u Definitely pull the intake manifold and look down the ports to make sure there are not any remains stuck behind the valves!!!Will do when I fix it. As of right now it starts, idles, and runs fantastically as a non turbo.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-03-2013, 08:35 PM
#29
(12-03-2013, 05:15 PM)JB3 I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers
Hahaha I don't think so. It happened while he was on the highway heading to work. He had sold his ranger, and had no daily so he planned to daily my wagon... That didn't work out too well. But on the other hand it got him to go out and buy another w211 lol.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-03-2013, 08:35 PM #29(12-03-2013, 05:15 PM)JB3 I have a new theory, and it involves your dad and a pair of needle nose pliers
Hahaha I don't think so. It happened while he was on the highway heading to work. He had sold his ranger, and had no daily so he planned to daily my wagon... That didn't work out too well. But on the other hand it got him to go out and buy another w211 lol.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-05-2013, 05:51 PM
#31
(12-04-2013, 06:24 PM)MFSuper90 In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for
Got it!
If anyone has a stock turbo in good shape, I need one asap. Would also prefer if it was a KKK.
This post was last modified: 12-05-2013, 05:52 PM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-05-2013, 05:51 PM #31(12-04-2013, 06:24 PM)MFSuper90 In and out shaft play is what you really have to watch for
Got it!
If anyone has a stock turbo in good shape, I need one asap. Would also prefer if it was a KKK.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-06-2013, 10:20 AM
#32
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-06-2013, 10:20 AM #32Upgrade to the kkk k26 while your at it. It cam on 1985 300sd and a few other years It spools faster that the t3 and is a direct bolt on
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-06-2013, 11:44 AM
#33
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
I have a stock charger, but it needs rebuilt before I would feel comfortable selling it to anyone. Or that hy35 is always here too
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
12-11-2013, 06:24 PM
#34
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
This post was last modified: 12-11-2013, 06:24 PM by mike-81-240d.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-11-2013, 06:24 PM #34The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-12-2013, 10:40 AM
#35
(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
12-12-2013, 10:40 AM #35(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-14-2013, 05:22 PM
#36
(12-12-2013, 10:40 AM)willbhere4u(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual
What did you sell the pair for if you don't mind me asking? This one is a BW member local to my home back in Seattle. It's power, heated, leather, and comes with the brackets to bolt into a W123. He wants $500.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-14-2013, 05:22 PM #36(12-12-2013, 10:40 AM)willbhere4u(12-11-2013, 06:24 PM)mike-81-240d The car is currently at a friends shop, who happens to be a very skilled MB indy mechanic. The replacement KKK K26 off ebay should be there today.
On another note I'm thinking about dumping a lot of money on a drivers side Recaro Ideal C seat for it next week.
I just sold a pair of those Lh power Rh manual
What did you sell the pair for if you don't mind me asking? This one is a BW member local to my home back in Seattle. It's power, heated, leather, and comes with the brackets to bolt into a W123. He wants $500.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
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01-07-2014, 12:40 PM
#39
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-07-2014, 12:40 PM #39I got $275 for the pair but they needed to be completely redone the cloth was torn all over and the LH frame was bent slightly. They were very ruff.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
12-27-2014, 03:17 AM
#40
Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.
Next will be hx30 and intercooler
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
12-27-2014, 03:17 AM #40Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...
Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.
Next will be hx30 and intercooler
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
12-27-2014, 06:56 AM
#41
(12-27-2014, 03:17 AM)mike-81-240d Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...
Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.
Next will be hx30 and intercooler
Pictures please
(12-27-2014, 03:17 AM)mike-81-240d Sorry guys I haven't kept this updated at all...
Car is now 2 coils cut, 16x7 enkei 92 meshies, zender front valance, zender sideskirts, bixenon projector headlights, and my manual swap should be road worthy by tomorrow afternoon.
Next will be hx30 and intercooler
Pictures please
12-28-2014, 12:35 AM
#42
And I can tell you an hx30 sounds badass on a 617, you just need more fuel to take complete advantage of it. I'm runnin 18lbs of boost, stock pump turned wayyy up, A/W, and my EGTs max out at 1300 on a long pull up a 10-15% grade.
Honestly, for no more money than I have in my hx30 swap it's worth is purely for the beautiful whistle
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Yeah, pictures!!
And I can tell you an hx30 sounds badass on a 617, you just need more fuel to take complete advantage of it. I'm runnin 18lbs of boost, stock pump turned wayyy up, A/W, and my EGTs max out at 1300 on a long pull up a 10-15% grade.
Honestly, for no more money than I have in my hx30 swap it's worth is purely for the beautiful whistle
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
12-30-2014, 08:17 AM
#43
This post was last modified: 12-30-2014, 08:18 AM by mike-81-240d.
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mike-81-240d
12-30-2014, 08:17 AM #43Manual swap is done, and road worthy. God damn it's fun.
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01-03-2015, 04:49 PM
#45
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
01-03-2015, 04:49 PM #45Honestly it's out of this world fun.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
04-16-2015, 05:28 PM
#46
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1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
04-16-2015, 05:28 PM #46Current Situ. 3 piece euro bumpers with factory oris hitch.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
04-24-2015, 03:50 AM
#48
I bought a HX30 that was formerly owned by Rolf.
Haven't had time to hack off the EGR crap to make the turbo fit.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
04-24-2015, 03:50 AM #48Appreciate it.
I bought a HX30 that was formerly owned by Rolf.
Haven't had time to hack off the EGR crap to make the turbo fit.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
04-24-2015, 09:29 AM
#49
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
04-25-2015, 01:02 AM
#50
(04-21-2015, 07:41 PM)pirublues Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.
(04-24-2015, 09:29 AM)MFSuper90 Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason
What's the best way to tell? I haven't the slightest clue.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
04-25-2015, 01:02 AM #50(04-21-2015, 07:41 PM)pirublues Ha I've been following this car on stanceworks. Beautiful as always.
(04-24-2015, 09:29 AM)MFSuper90 Make sure you have a 6cm^2 housing and not a 12cm. Our little engines will never spool a 12cm within reason
What's the best way to tell? I haven't the slightest clue.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
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