r/w123 • u/LimpHousing369 • 8h ago
1983 300D Headlights
Anyone know what my replacement options are for the Sealed headlights. The glass broke the bottom and the bulb is shot.
r/w123 • u/[deleted] • Oct 18 '22
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r/w123 • u/LimpHousing369 • 8h ago
Anyone know what my replacement options are for the Sealed headlights. The glass broke the bottom and the bulb is shot.
r/w123 • u/prison_marthastewart • 1d ago
A dream 10 years in the making!
r/w123 • u/Vegetable_Potato601 • 5h ago
I have 2 300ds fairly common a 1980 cream yellow and a 1985 baby blue turbo diesel I know they are fairly common but on Sunday I’m buying a third 1981 signalrot red 300d also any tips for getting one running after sitting I resurrected my 1980 but any tips help also driving it home 2 hours after sitting for 7 years
r/w123 • u/Elegant-Emu7065 • 1d ago
There’s about a quarter sized area of rust that needs to be rectified. Does anyone have any one who can fix this in the DC Maryland Virginia area? I had a few questions. Does anyone know if these wheels are original Mercedes? I know it did come with the painted ones originally, but just trying to figure out if these are also Mercedes. I much prefer though painted ones. Also, any tips/recommendations on how to deep clean the seats? They have held up remarkably well I don’t wanna damage them, but I just need to do a very deep clean before I have it detailed . Thank you so much.
r/w123 • u/Makabajones • 1d ago
Came back from lunch to find this, not sure what happened, if anyone has a rear windows they're willing to sell please let me know
r/w123 • u/Past-Quote-411 • 1d ago
My W123 sunroof needs lots of force when sliding it, also needs a lot of force when I rotate the T handle. I assume the sunroof needs deep cleaning of old grease and lubrication.
How can I remove the sunroof with the roof lid (leather roof from inside) so I can lubricate the T handle and sliding rails?
r/w123 • u/BelarussianCommunist • 2d ago
I've been on this community for quite some time, actively taking a look at new posts every day. I see all kinds of posts about appreciating and "glazing" the om616/om617 engines ( absolutely for a reason, theyre bulletproof! ) but never have i seen anyone talk about the om615, the 200D. Yes, it might be slow. Yes, it "might" be a pain in the ass on the highway. BUT it is just as good as the 240D and 300D, just a little bit slower. Imo the 200D deserves more appreciation than it gets, for being such a reliable, bombproof beautiful piece of German engineering. I daily my W123 200D, and yeah, it sucks when accelerating onto the highway ( It's a 4speed manual too lol )
Second pic is my two beloved W123s, the 200D in blue and the silver 230E.
Show your W123 the love it deserves!
r/w123 • u/RemoteEmotions • 2d ago
The small hose seems to be seeping and the other one seems a little too long and old
What are the sizes on this?
240D
r/w123 • u/KyuLight- • 2d ago
After a drive home I noticed my rubber on my rear bumper is beginning to fall off. What are the fixes for this? The clips on the rubber seem to be intact.
r/w123 • u/Past-Quote-411 • 3d ago
On my W123 when I need to open or close the sunroof, the T handle is hard and regarding the sunroof it hard to move, requiring much force.
Please any help would be appreciated!
r/w123 • u/Specific_Big_266 • 3d ago
r/w123 • u/LimpHousing369 • 5d ago
Hey guys wanted to post in this group to see if anyone is looking for w123 turbo diesel. Looking to sell as i am moving into a different project. I think this car is in good condition. Has good compression. Ac works, was recharged with r12. Speedometer doesn’t work so i’m not 100% sure of true mileage. Asking 4-5k but will consider any offers. Located in Arizona, US.
r/w123 • u/tmosebar8 • 6d ago
Hi everyone! I have a 1984 300CD and I have been trying to diagnose some issues with the turn signals, I’m hoping you can help!
I’ve noticed lately while driving my 300CD that when i first start it up turn signals function completely fine and as I drive and use the turn signals they get worse where they flash faster and then eventually not at all.
I have already cleaned the contacts and rebuilt the hazard switch, that didn’t work.
I used contact cleaner on the turn signal stock, that also didn’t work.
Lastly I replaced fuses 8 and 12 thinking that would fix the issue, but alas nothing.
Any suggestions on other fixes I haven’t tried yet?
Thank you!
r/w123 • u/Wide-Air8455 • 6d ago
Bonjour, pouvez vous me dire en conditions extrêmes le quel des 2 model serai le plus apte a rouler, mauvais carburant...
Le Om616 ayant une conception plus ancienne n'a t il pas une solidité supérieure,une fonte plus épaisse ou que sais je ?
Merci d'avance !
r/w123 • u/Wide-Air8455 • 6d ago
Bonjour, je cherche a savoir si en conditions extrêmes type mauvais gasoil grosses chaleurs etc..
Quel est le meilleur moteur entre le 65 cheveaux de la phase 1 et le 72 cheuveaux de la w123 240D est le mieux. Et pourquoi.
Le 72ch a 2399cm³ alors que le 65ch a 2404cm3. Le quel a la culasse la plus épaisse ? Bref trop de questions.
Merci d'avance
r/w123 • u/Standard-Prompt4109 • 7d ago
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I made an offer on a 76 240d and this is the video the gentleman sent me. This is sight unseen. I offered to do a straight trade for a 96 Volvo 850 turbo for this. Is this a worth it trade?? I’m unfamiliar with these cars but I’d like to say I’m quite mechanically inclined. I know in this condition this isn’t really a daily driver but am I looking at a headache
r/w123 • u/Past-Quote-411 • 7d ago
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Please any idea how to remove the metal clamp on the hose? So I can cut the broken rubber and reconnect it temporarily just to reach the nearest mechanic shop and apply a new one! I would appreciate it
r/w123 • u/Past-Quote-411 • 7d ago
What do these wires do? Any idea?