1980 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Wagon

5 cylinder 3.0 L Turbo diesel

Manual

12319012013774

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Diesel

1980 300TD Wagon. I towed the body home without engine from Escondido, CA in 2008. Added a 5 cylinder TD engine from a local car with a failed transmission. High resolution photos can be seen at https://flic.kr/s/aHskKeSgE9 Converted the following: - added 4 speed manual with custom TIG welded front driveshaft; 38lb flywheel from a euro car, match balanced to old torque plate; pressure plate and transmission from a 240D, resealed with new linkage parts. - removed the ACC1 Chrysler manufactured climate control and replaced it with manual heater and dash control; A/C compressor and ACC1 sub-harness deleted. Heat works but is missing the plastic dash bezel. - replaced the rear springs with heavy duty version from 300SD. Sachs 300D rear shocks replace self leveling studs. Self leveling pump, tank, accumulators and lines intact. - refurbed injectors, glow plugs in the last 3 years {less than 2,000 miles since}. - interior parts are all complete, but some need to be re-installed; door jamb trim, dash underpanels, and .carpet pieces are included, but remain stacked in rear of vehicle. - rust is limited to edges of sunroof; a slight spall from right rear window seal; and leading edges of front cowl. Tailgate, door jambs, rockers, underbody parts, fender wells and all structural parts are in good to excellent condition. - paint is sun burned from two decades in desert {Escondido, CA}. Original paint except re-spray of right front door. - right rear door has been pushed in a bit and is missing the molding. - right rear corner has a ding, damage on stainless trim above tail lamp.