'87 flaws?
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'87 flaws?
I was reading a post about someone asking about early to late 80s MB and I read a response that said
"The 86-87 300SDL, and 87 300D, did suffer some early design flaws with their engine emmissions components that threatened the good health of the engine. Trap oxidizers were redesigned, along with aluminum heads, that were prone to crack if overheated. These issues were resolved by MB, but there are still some 87 300D's and 300SDL's out there with original trap oxidizers installed. MB will replace these items, also the turbo charger, and entire exhaust system, free of cost, even if you are not the original owner, the offer remains to this day!"
I have an '87 300D turbo and I was wondering how you can check to see if you still have the original trap oxidizers installed?
"The 86-87 300SDL, and 87 300D, did suffer some early design flaws with their engine emmissions components that threatened the good health of the engine. Trap oxidizers were redesigned, along with aluminum heads, that were prone to crack if overheated. These issues were resolved by MB, but there are still some 87 300D's and 300SDL's out there with original trap oxidizers installed. MB will replace these items, also the turbo charger, and entire exhaust system, free of cost, even if you are not the original owner, the offer remains to this day!"
I have an '87 300D turbo and I was wondering how you can check to see if you still have the original trap oxidizers installed?
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RE: '87 flaws?
The trap oxidizer is installed above the exhaust manifold. It looks like a small aluminum muffler about 10" x 8" x 5"
The recall campaign replaced it with a tubular manifold, size of a beer can in diameter, and wrapped with textured aluminum.
The recall campaign replaced it with a tubular manifold, size of a beer can in diameter, and wrapped with textured aluminum.
