[GreenT]

New to my wife, 1985 300TD "Lady Gaga" in light Ivory over Palomino interior.

 

[kevdupuis]

Nice, it's identical paint & interior to my 85 TD and I wouldn't mind getting an identical sedan to go with my wagon. Muhaha

 

[GreenT]

It's got a million little things to fix so I guess I'll be staying busy for a while. Engine/tranny is good, almost no rust at all.

 

[300Dman]

See post number 6

mercedes 1984 300d first car question

hello! I'm new to this forum and I need ur guys advice. I have found a perfect condition (but have yet to see in person) "Mercedes 1984 300d turbo diesel" apparently the owner took very good care of it. The ac works and everything, up to date services as well. but the mileage is 300,000 .I...

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[GreenT]

Thanks. On order, all shocks, lower arm control bushings, and CV joints for the back. Everything else looks in good shape.

Right now I'm fighting an ignition tumbler that refuses to go in, it just turns but the thread on the anti-theft collar does not grab.

I'm open to suggestions...

 

[300Dman]

Find a thread on removing and installing the Lock Tumbler. There is a specific position the Key has to be in and in that position you stick a paper clip into the hole on the face of the tumbler and the clip goes inside inside and depresses a block on the tumbler.
When he block is depressed and the Tumbler is inserted you are able to thread on the Sleeve.
If you look inside of the sleeve you will see that there is a slot inside for the block to rise into and lock the sleeve in place when you remove the paper clip.

 

[GreenT]

Thanks, I've done that and it came out fine but it's not going in the same way. I'll play with it some more tomorrow.

 

[GreenT]

So I gave up and put the old key tumbler back in. I wonder if dealers handle these kinds of problems...

 

[GreenT]

My closest dealer doesn't do just tumblers but the whole ignition. I was quoted $1,500.