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1987 190D 2.5 Turbo 5 speed swapped project car

1987 190D 2.5 Turbo 5 speed swapped project car

 
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kamel
Naturally-aspirated SUCKS

176
08-15-2016, 11:25 PM #1
Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted anything on here. I recently inherited my grandpa's 82 W123 and have too many projects going on so it's time to thin the herd. Bought this car with a blown auto trans so I could swap it to a 5 speed. For those who don't know, this car was only available for one year in the states and was never offered with a manual, making this a unique fun little car.

The goods:
-5spd manual swap (not fun at all to do but it's done so yay!)
-Good power
-awesome fuel mileage (40mpg)
-great commuter
-looks cool
-new tires
-no major mechanical problems
-Recaro heated/cooled seats

The not so goods:
-A/C doesn't work
-rear windows don't roll down
-sunroof stuck shut
-glow plug circuit doesn't work
-needs rear brake pads and rotors
-needs new serpentine belt (I broke the belt tension adjuster bolt...what was I thinking!?)

I am asking $2,500 or reasonable offer. 225k miles, please take this car off my hands I need it gone ASAP

'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs
kamel
08-15-2016, 11:25 PM #1

Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted anything on here. I recently inherited my grandpa's 82 W123 and have too many projects going on so it's time to thin the herd. Bought this car with a blown auto trans so I could swap it to a 5 speed. For those who don't know, this car was only available for one year in the states and was never offered with a manual, making this a unique fun little car.

The goods:
-5spd manual swap (not fun at all to do but it's done so yay!)
-Good power
-awesome fuel mileage (40mpg)
-great commuter
-looks cool
-new tires
-no major mechanical problems
-Recaro heated/cooled seats

The not so goods:
-A/C doesn't work
-rear windows don't roll down
-sunroof stuck shut
-glow plug circuit doesn't work
-needs rear brake pads and rotors
-needs new serpentine belt (I broke the belt tension adjuster bolt...what was I thinking!?)

I am asking $2,500 or reasonable offer. 225k miles, please take this car off my hands I need it gone ASAP


'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs

kamel
Naturally-aspirated SUCKS

176
08-15-2016, 11:31 PM #2
Pics upon request

'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs
kamel
08-15-2016, 11:31 PM #2

Pics upon request


'78 300D, OM617.912: 4spd manual, TB03 at 10PSI, 26*BTDC, DV's turned, HVAC, emissions system removed, e-fan, short ram, 3" downpipe to straight exhaust, W126 Bendix brakes, MR2 Spyder seats. 2890lbs

SurfRodder
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611
08-16-2016, 08:49 AM #3
Where's it located? I would be all over this if I wasn't also trying to reduce my number of projects!

W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **

S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **

OBK# 62
SurfRodder
08-16-2016, 08:49 AM #3

Where's it located? I would be all over this if I wasn't also trying to reduce my number of projects!


W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **

S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **

OBK# 62

kamel
Naturally-aspirated SUCKS

176
08-16-2016, 02:43 PM #4
It's in Santa Clarita CA, just north of LA. On a side note, didn't I sell you a 4 spd a few years ago?
kamel
08-16-2016, 02:43 PM #4

It's in Santa Clarita CA, just north of LA. On a side note, didn't I sell you a 4 spd a few years ago?

SurfRodder
Jackass Extraordinaire

611
08-18-2016, 03:03 AM #5
possibly...i've bought quite a few over the years, but usually grab them every time I see one in the yards to keep them from the scrapper....so I usually sell them.

W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **

S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **

OBK# 62
SurfRodder
08-18-2016, 03:03 AM #5

possibly...i've bought quite a few over the years, but usually grab them every time I see one in the yards to keep them from the scrapper....so I usually sell them.


W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **

S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **

OBK# 62

 
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