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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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New to the scene... 1982 300D

Hey everyone. I have been reading around the forums and you guys seem really helpful. i have a 1982 300D that i have gotten from my dad. The body itself is in great condition but i know the engine needs some tlc.

I found a couple engine maintenance kits from dieselgiant.com but have not purchased them, i have been doing alot of research online about this car and i have a few questions.

Is it worth the trouble to make it turboed? i read that the drive train on the 300D and 300D-T are completely different.

Also, do you guys know any place to get some lips for the W123 body style. i have been searching and i just cant seem to find any. no im not trying to rice it out with a body kit, but a nice subtle lip kit would look good i think

thanks in advance!
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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Its already turbo.
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Old Feb 24, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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this is the Euro edition imported from Germany, im pretty sure its not turboed
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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1982 300D VNT, 1980 240D 3.0T, 1982 300TD
Thats important information to include, for future reference.
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Old Feb 26, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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And, no, you can't "turbo" it. Mercedes made extensive changes to this engine when it did it.
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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okay your Dad gave it to you now, this is a benz dont try to make it faster jus keep it running and dont baby it new glow plugs maybe a fuel filter change the oil maybe anti freeze and enjoy it I don't know how many miles i have on mines milege clock broke i drive it on weekends 40miles one way for 2days straight driv it around town also
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