diff --git a/assets/cars-1987-300d-1.png b/assets/cars-1987-300d-1.png index d61da73..5b982d4 100644 Binary files a/assets/cars-1987-300d-1.png and b/assets/cars-1987-300d-1.png differ diff --git a/assets/cars-1987-300d-carfax-28oct2022.pdf b/assets/cars-1987-300d-carfax-28oct2022.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000..00d9e76 Binary files /dev/null and b/assets/cars-1987-300d-carfax-28oct2022.pdf differ diff --git a/cars/1987-300d.md b/cars/1987-300d.md index 9234086..1b24656 100644 --- a/cars/1987-300d.md +++ b/cars/1987-300d.md @@ -15,7 +15,113 @@ show_in_nav: false 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