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Updates for the 1987 300D
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Year | 1987
Make | Mercedes-Benz
Model | 300 D
Model | 300 D TURBO
VIN | WDBEB33D4HA313198
Purchased date | 25 October 2022
Purchase miles | 421,778 (estimated)
CARFAX | [click here](/assets/cars-1987-300d-carfax-28oct2022.pdf) (pulled 28 October 2022)
Option sheet | [click here](https://www.lastvin.com/vin/1LQyK2rJ5YYe2evaB) (lastvin.com)

## Service history

I did all of the work myself unless specified.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz replacement parts used for almost all repairs.


### 2023/05/26 (422,403 miles)
- Glow plugs replaced
- 6x glow plugs `000-159-81-01`
- intake manifold gasket `603-141-08-80`
- charge pipe gasket `602-096-00-80`
- 12x new intake manifold bolts
- Replaced cruise control actuator `002-545-86-32` (rebuilt by ProgRama)
- Oil change
- 7.5 qt of Mobile 1 Turbo Diesel Truck (5w 40)
- Oil filter `601-184-01-25`
- Oil drain plug `111-997-03-30-65`
- Copper washer for drain plug `007603-014106`
- Replaced 80A glow plug relay fuse `000-545-03-34-64`
- Replaced hard fuel line intake clips
- 3 line clamp `601-078-20-41`
- 2 line clamp `603-078-01-41`
- rubber shim `601-078-04-86`
- 2 or 3 line separator `601-078-26-41`
- Replaced oil cooler protective cover `124-884-03-35`
- Replaced rear right window regulator/motor `124-730-04-46`


### 2023/05/06 (422,360 miles)
- Replaced dashboard (used part from 1995 E320)
- Replaced center vent `124-830-07-54`
- Installed refinished wood (Zebrano) by [Restored in USA](https://restoredinusa.com/)
- Replaced all vacuum pods
- Diverter pod `124-800-03-75`
- 2x footwell pod `124-800-01-75`
- 3x pink pods replaced using `124-800-03-75` with slight modification
- Center pod rebuilt using Performance Analysis `ACD-2010` diaphragm
- Replaced rubber diaphragm inside monovalve (used part from 1992 300E)
- Replaced all vacuum connectors under dash
- Y shaped `201-805-01-22`
- U shaped `117-078-05-81`
- 90 degree elbow `201-805-01-03`
- Replaced "cigar" fuel supply line from fuel filter to fuel pump (rebuilt by Al Chuang)


### 2023/04/08 (422,232 miles)
- Right (passenger) engine mount replaced


### 2023/03/25 (422,176 miles)
- Alternator replaced (Bosch AL65X)
- Replaced all wheels with good shape used silver wheels (mounted by Discount Tire)


### 2023/02/20 (421,929 miles)
- Replaced cruise control amplifier `004-545-24-32` (rebuilt by ProgRama)
- Replaced rear bumper (used part from 1987 300E)
- Replaced all four jack pads `001-997-95-86`
- Restored all audio wiring back to stock.
- Parts refurbished by [Becker Auto Sound](http://beckerautosound.com/) - 3 year warranty
- Becker BE754 w/ Bluetooth modification
- Hirshmann antenna `124-820-01-75`


### 2023/01/16 (421,848 miles)
- Replaced all tires
- 4x Michelin Defender, 195 /65 R15
- All work by Discount Tire


### 2023/01/07 (421,817 miles)
- Replaced climate control unit `124-830-33-85` (used part)
- Replaced cruise control stalk on steering wheel `124-830-33-85` (used part)


### 2023/01/02 (421,778 miles)
- Replaced hood pad `124-680-14-25`
- Brake service (FRONT)
- Replaced rotor, brake pads, brake line, brake wear sensor
- Replaced brake booster, master cylinder and bench bled
- Brakes bled; fluid topped off
- Parts
- Master cylinder `004-430-39-01` (ATE)
- Brake pads `000-420-99-20` (ATE)
- 2x brake line `129-428-00-35` (ATE)
- Brake booster `003-430-16-30` (used part)
- 2x rotors `124-421-16-12`
- 2x brake wear sensor `201-540-03-17`
- 4x Brake paste `001-989-94-51-09`


### 2022/12/15 (421,778 miles)
- Mileage estimated as 421,778 miles
- Stamped service booklet has records up to 303,500 miles (2007)
- Carfax has highest mileage as 315,115 (2008)
- New cluster installed ~2010/05/25 (135,000 miles)
- This cluster has Carfax entries with increasing mileage up until 2019/10/15 (205,651 miles)
- 315,115 + (205,651 - 135,000) = 385,766 miles
- 3 years elapsed since it broke. ~36,000 miles (assuming average miles/year of 12,000)
- 385,766 + 36,000 = 421,766 miles
- Odometer serviced by by Overseas Speedometer
- Replaced broken odometer gear
- Set mileage as 421,766 miles

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