My personal car Mercedes-Benz W201 190D

This project is a continuous labor of passion centered around the hands-on maintenance and restoration of my classic car, a 1990 Mercedes-Benz W201 190D. Due to its mechanically straightforward design, I have been able to personally undertake a wide range of repairs and improvements.
The work spans the entire vehicle, from a complete suspension overhaul to significant engine work, including replacing the cylinder head gasket, starter, radiator, and injection nozzles. I have also addressed the brakes and wheel bearings, performed extensive bodywork such as rust removal, underbody preservation, and paint restoration. This hobby has not only been about preserving a classic but has also honed my skills in solving tangible, analog problems—a valuable counterpart to the digital world.

Task

Mechanical Restoration of a 1990 Mercedes-Benz W201

  • Strategy

    Hands-On Automotive Mechanics & System Restoration

  • Design

    Mechanical Fault Diagnosis & Component-Level Repair

  • Client

    Personal Project

  • Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz W201 190D 2.5 (5-Cylinder Diesel)

  • Year of Manufacture

    1990

  • Key Skills

    Engine Repair, Suspension Overhaul, Brake Systems, Bodywork

  • Focus

    Analog Problem-Solving, Mechanical Engineering

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