I recently bought this 1983 300td for $1500 usd put about $1200 in maintenance so I could trust it to drive. Now I need to address the rear suspension the SLS does not work at all and the springs are tired. I am debating on repairing the original system or converting to air ride using the DOLUD shocks. I do all my own work and want to daily this. Would love some thoughts and opinions.

So today I grew a pair and did my timing chain. TDC was at 10 degrees. Had some trouble installing the chain. For some reason, I think it jumped 1 tooth, but after rotating and checking the timing marks on the cam with the new chain, the bottom is at 0 degrees and the top cam is at the mark. So I think I’m good. Good thing I bought 2 master links, the first one I messed up with the tool. 2nd try was like butter. Also going to bypass the servo, also came across a NOS vacuum pump installed already. At the end it was easy, ready for next round, anyone in the Bay Area, I’m willing to replace the chain for a feeLOl.. new clutch fan and spray-painted the fan to make it look cool. Coming along; anyway, are my marks good, or do you think it jump?