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My Project and Ride

1989 Mercedes Benz 300e

April 24. 2016
     Took for a short ride, discover sun roof works!   Decide to change water pump when changing head gasket.  Need to fix driver side window so it opens.

Future Repair Plans

1989 Mercedes 300e

Future Plans
Fix right front flat tire
Tow home to my place @ 613 Pershing, Davenport, Iowa

Order parts for cooling system;
     Radiator                                 $190
     Hoses                                       $75
     Clamps                                    $20
     Antifreeze                                $25
     Thermostat                               $12 
     Fan Clutch                             $100 

Change oil and filter
Change fuel filter
Change air filter

Order parts for ignition system; 
   Distributor Cap                         $55
   Distributor Rotor                      $25
   Sparkplugs (X6)                       $15
   Sparkplug wires                        $75 

Take to local shop for brake fluid replace
Take to local shop for transmission filter and fluid change
Wash and Wax 
Decide what to do about rust spots

Brakes 
Replace rear Emergency brake shoes
Replace rotors
Replace brake pads
Change brake fluid

June 27, 2016
     Estimate cost  $1070 in engine and cooling parts



 

1989 Mercedes 300e                                                                             September 25, 2015

Here is my story about a Mercedes that I am buying

It has been park for a year from overheating.  I offer $1000 in 2 payments.   I figure about $600, I can have it running good.

 The interior looks good, even the heater fan works, better than the Volvo 940 that I have now.

It has the M103.980 engine (181 in³ or 2960 cm³) produces 179 hp or 132 kW at 5700 rpm (with catalyst), 188 hp or 138 kW at 5700 rpm (without catalyst), and has a torque of 188 ft·lbf or 255 N·m at 4400 rpm (with catalyst), 191 ft·lbf or 260 N·m at 4400 rpm (without catalyst). It uses the CIS-E (Continuous Injection System - Electronic) and has a bore of 88.5 mm (3.48 in) and a stroke of 80.2 mm (3.16 in). The compression ratio is 9.2 : 1 with a redline of 6200 rpm. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Lubrication system is pressure circulation lubrication system. Amount of oil in engine is 6.0 litres and amount of coolant is 8.5 litres. Number of valves is 1 intake, 1 exhaust with V-shaped overhead configuration. Valve operation was 1 top camshaft. Camshaft drive was simple roller-type chain. Starter motor is electrical with 1.5 kW; since 01.88 was 1.7 kW. Ignition system is electronic ignition system. Recommended fuel octane for the M103 is 91 RON/MON (96 RON)(86 MON).

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I am going to sell it; changing the head gasket is not possible at this time also I think I found a better Mercedes.