Hello, I have a few questions for you w123 diesel 4 door experts. As for I have absolutely no experience with any Mercedes of any kind ? So bear with me.
I just recently purchased a 1983 300D turbo with 183,000 miles without test driving it before paying a few hundred dollars for it. It does not start right away unless it is being jumped. When it does run and in idle, I think it sounds OK. But I am not sure what I should be hearing to warrant that assessment. What can I do to check if the engine is in good condition? When it drives, I think it rides smoothly but has a few questionable things?
- It has very slow pickup. I feel like it is going to take me 10 minutes to get to 60 miles per hour. Is this normal for this type of vehicle?
- When turning into corners kind of fast, the front end makes a clunking noise. Do I need to replace the struts or something like that?
- The steering wheel seems like it has way too much play, what can I do to tighting it up.
- The A/C unit does not blow cold air. Do you know if it will cost an arm and leg to have it fixed? Someone told me that is vehicle had a history of A/C problems. Is that true?
- Battery Issue, Are there things or accessories that shouldn?t be left on that I should be looking for that may drain the battery?
The car body and interior is in decent shape, But I do want to spruce it up a bit.
- What is the best way to restore or find replacement wood for the Dash.
- Where is a good place to buy a reasonable priced new Dash cover.
- Also the Rear Deck fabric needs replacement, where can I get one.
- I need a door guard molding on the left rear door.
- I need replacement moldings for both front and rear bumpers. The current ones are being held up by duct tape.
Lastly, Is there anything else I need.
Thank you in advanced! Any help will be greatly appreciated!