Build...Slow! W124 300e
10-31-2015, 04:53 AM
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W124 300e 2.6 / Mk6 Jetta TDI SEL
Build...Slow! W124 300e
Just picked up this W124 300e 2.6 last night.... For in my eyes VERY cheap for the condition and history.
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300e 2.6
Automatic
Silver Exterior
Grey Interior
154,700 miles
Crack Free Dash
Full First Aid Kit
Partial Tool Kit
Jack
Spare Tire
Working Power Headrests (All)
First order of business is to get maintenance figured out. There are quite a bit of records but not many documents since 130k.
To Get/Do:
-Snow Tires (General Arctic 195/65)
-Fuel Filter
-Oil Filter
-Transmission Filter
-Cabin Filter
-Air Intake Filter
-Oil Change
-Trasmission Fluid Change
-Differential Fluid Change
-Coolant Flush
-Brake Fluid Flush
-Power Steering Fluid Flush
-Valve Cover Gasket
-Valve Stem Seals
-Voltage Regulator (Ordered)
-Euro Headlight Lenses
-Windshield
-Alignment
-OEM All Season Floor Mats
-Oil Cap (Ordered)
-Hood Liner Pad
-Spark Plugs
Want/Plan:
-AMG Style Kit or EuroTech Style Kit
-OEM Grey Carpet Floor Mats
-Spark Plug Wires
-Motor Mounts
-Water Pump
-Timing Belt
-Serpentine Belt
-Tensioner Pulley
-Belt Tensioner Shock
-Idler Pulley
-Oil Pan Gasket
-Throttle Body Gasket
-Cold Start Valve
-Coolant Tank w/ Cap
-Rotors F/R
-Pads F/R
-Stainless Brake Lines
-G2 Caliper Paint (Black or Silver)
-Nardi Wood Steering Wheel a/ Mercedes Emblem
-Wood Mercedes Shift Knob
-Fix Passenger B-Pillar Fabric
-LED Interior Lights (Ordered)
-LED REVERSE Lights (Ordered)
-LED Door Lights (Ordered)
-LED License Plate Lights (Ordered)
-Fix Antenna
-Alpine Headunit
-Alpine Speakers
-Alpine 12" Subwoofer
-Alpine Amp
-Mercedes Light Blue Tint
-Windshield Sun Shade
-Air Ride Kit
-Leon Hardiritt Orden 18s Step Lips
This is just off the top of my head I am new to MB so I need to do some research and see what else I should do and I know I have more plans.
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300e 2.6
Automatic
Silver Exterior
Grey Interior
154,700 miles
Crack Free Dash
Full First Aid Kit
Partial Tool Kit
Jack
Spare Tire
Working Power Headrests (All)
First order of business is to get maintenance figured out. There are quite a bit of records but not many documents since 130k.
To Get/Do:
-Snow Tires (General Arctic 195/65)
-Fuel Filter
-Oil Filter
-Transmission Filter
-Cabin Filter
-Air Intake Filter
-Oil Change
-Trasmission Fluid Change
-Differential Fluid Change
-Coolant Flush
-Brake Fluid Flush
-Power Steering Fluid Flush
-Valve Cover Gasket
-Valve Stem Seals
-Voltage Regulator (Ordered)
-Euro Headlight Lenses
-Windshield
-Alignment
-OEM All Season Floor Mats
-Oil Cap (Ordered)
-Hood Liner Pad
-Spark Plugs
Want/Plan:
-AMG Style Kit or EuroTech Style Kit
-OEM Grey Carpet Floor Mats
-Spark Plug Wires
-Motor Mounts
-Water Pump
-Timing Belt
-Serpentine Belt
-Tensioner Pulley
-Belt Tensioner Shock
-Idler Pulley
-Oil Pan Gasket
-Throttle Body Gasket
-Cold Start Valve
-Coolant Tank w/ Cap
-Rotors F/R
-Pads F/R
-Stainless Brake Lines
-G2 Caliper Paint (Black or Silver)
-Nardi Wood Steering Wheel a/ Mercedes Emblem
-Wood Mercedes Shift Knob
-Fix Passenger B-Pillar Fabric
-LED Interior Lights (Ordered)
-LED REVERSE Lights (Ordered)
-LED Door Lights (Ordered)
-LED License Plate Lights (Ordered)
-Fix Antenna
-Alpine Headunit
-Alpine Speakers
-Alpine 12" Subwoofer
-Alpine Amp
-Mercedes Light Blue Tint
-Windshield Sun Shade
-Air Ride Kit
-Leon Hardiritt Orden 18s Step Lips
This is just off the top of my head I am new to MB so I need to do some research and see what else I should do and I know I have more plans.
Last edited by mcmahonbj; 11-01-2015 at 05:48 PM.
10-31-2015, 12:00 PM
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Grats on the new project car!
Let us know if we can help you out with the future lighting upgrades!
LED Interior Lights - 36mm festoon LEDs
LED REVERSE Lights - 1156 bayonet LEDs
LED Door Lights - 36mm festoon LEDs
LED License Plate Lights - 38mm festoon LEDs
Let us know if we can help you out with the future lighting upgrades!
LED Interior Lights - 36mm festoon LEDs
LED REVERSE Lights - 1156 bayonet LEDs
LED Door Lights - 36mm festoon LEDs
LED License Plate Lights - 38mm festoon LEDs
10-31-2015, 02:35 PM
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Thank you!! I'll get some photos up here in a couple hours!!! Can't wait just hope this community isn't like the BMW lol. I posted pics of my prior cars and they wanted to talk **** and get out of control. Cheers Y'all.
11-02-2015, 08:44 PM
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Welcome to the W124 world. Lots of work planned but if it needs it, go for it. Done properly, repairs will last a long time, as will the car. If it were mine, I'd add treating the rust spots so they don't get any worse while you do the other stuff. Although this site is great, there are others you may want to visit...
benzworld dot org comes to mind.
A bit OT...How do you keep the VW in the pictures aligned? I had (and will soon again) have a lowered W124. Beer cans and box turtles are road hazards
. This time front adjustable upper strut mounts and and rear adjustable camber and toe bushings should allow stock alignment settings. Low is great but I value tire life more than negative camber.
benzworld dot org comes to mind.
A bit OT...How do you keep the VW in the pictures aligned? I had (and will soon again) have a lowered W124. Beer cans and box turtles are road hazards
. This time front adjustable upper strut mounts and and rear adjustable camber and toe bushings should allow stock alignment settings. Low is great but I value tire life more than negative camber.
11-02-2015, 10:08 PM
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Well the top car is on Air? It doesnt loose its alignment. The W124 would also be on air. What do you suggest to treat the rust spots with so they don't get worse?
