Does it gradually clear up (that is, idle smoother) after say 10 minutes of in-town driving, or sitting at idle after the higher-speed run?

My '79 SD did this most of the time I owned it. I was told it was due to wear in the governor in the injection pump. It was markedly worse in hot weather.

It would do the same, though only for a minute or so, after hot restarts in city driving in very hot and humid weather.

I just learned to live with it. I'd be interested to know whether I was given the correct info.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Wow...with all this bumping and shaking going on, I foresee a whole new generation of Mercedes diesel enthusiasts in about 15 more years. But...as we all say, no pics = no proof. My wife's boobs were shaking the other day, but it had nothing to do with the rough idle in the SD....LMAO

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

Bump--- everyone needs a laugh

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hum.....
1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed

My wife complained about this a few months ago.
Sadly I was not with her at the time.

Three of four tires shifted belts that morning.
4 new tires fixed the issue..


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https://whunter.carrd.co/

Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/

LOL I forgot about this thread. It should be a sticky

I re-read my previous post to this thread; about the size restrictions on wife (now ex-wife). I have no idea what I meant with the "V" comment. Glad Coda's fuel leak and motor mounts got fixed. I do miss that car, Chad. And I have some news to share in a few weeks to prove it. Patience all you eager Grasshoppers!

I wonder if my new girlfriend will help me make a video. SOME of you guys would definitely enjoy.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Go ahead and ask. We're here to help.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Can you share the secrets of having a shake this bad or good. Depending on your viewpoint I guess. So we too can have simular benifits in our cars as well?

recycled for new members

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ASE Master Mechanic
https://whunter.carrd.co/

Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/

classic status on this one!

Rack damper bolt, I love it.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

pics/video please

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1991 300D

agree!

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (116k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
2008 ML320 CDI (199k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (267k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K), 1985 300D (233K), 1993 300D 2.5T (338k), 1993 300SD (291k)