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Originally Posted by Sloppyjoec
yes, my car is down again too. Going to check the valve clearances, The fuel is getting to the lift pump and i replaced both filters. It's really madding the thing will run and start great, no sweat for a week and than one morning, nothing just cranks and cranks.
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I suggest starting the diagnosis with simple issues.
Valve adjustment OM615, 616, 617 FYI.
Valve adjustment OM615, 616, 617 FYI. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Glow plugs link thread
All diesel models
Glow plugs link thread - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
What happens when a tank vent gets clogged.
What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................?
Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Emptying the fuel tank
Emptying the fuel tank - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
MB diesel filtration, how it works.
MB diesel filtration, how it works. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
fuel filter change
fuel filter change - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
Diesel filters, no tank strainers please. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Primary filter melted by biodiesel?
Primary filter melted by biodiesel? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
I'm baffled and at wit's end!?!?!?!?!
I'm baffled and at wit's end!?!?!?!?! - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Algae/Fungus fixation...
Algae/Fungus fixation... - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
Biobor, what is it, why do I need it??? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS ! - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo
Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
240D fuel tank removal and cleaning - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Check out this fuel pickup screen
Check out this fuel pickup screen - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement
W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
Fuel tank sender pictures (bit clearer than the wiki ones)
W123 300D Fuel tank sender question - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum
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