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Old 09-04-2009, 08:54 AM
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She's Alive!!

Last night, I brought back to life (the engine at least) the 1973 220d I just acquired.

The car had sat for 3 years. I replaced the battery, belts, fuel filters and blew out a bunch of pine needles. The tank was full and the diesel looked clean so I decided to not bother to drain it. She started right up with no drama.

Now I can move on to the other issues:

1. One of the calipers is frozen. Pedal is mushy too.
2. The brake light stays on even after I release it (pull the knob)
3. The go pedal does not seem to make the engine rev.


Any tips on these issues are very much welcome before I attempt to tackle them this weekend. Thanks!

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Old 09-04-2009, 09:04 AM
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Great news!

Don't forget to replace the rubber brake lines as a matter of course in an older car. The brake light is probably a result of a disproportinate pressure in the braking system. Most warning lights that I've come across for brake systems serve a dual purpose between the hydraulic brakes and the emergency brake.

Once you get the hydraulic brake system sorted out, the light should go out when the pedal firms up.

The engine not reving with the go pedal is most likely a worn or disconnected linkage.

You should come down to the local MBCA meeting next week on the 8th at the Pomodoro Italian Restaraunt, 1811 Hillindale Rd. in Durham - dinner at 6:30PM...

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Old 09-04-2009, 03:49 PM
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how about some pictures of the car.
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Old 09-04-2009, 05:33 PM
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Yeah, like kpmurphy said, lets see some pictures of it.

Push the brake pressure switch reset pin/button on the MC and the light will go off.
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Old 09-04-2009, 05:39 PM
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Thanks for never inviting me, Evan. j/k
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Old 09-04-2009, 10:36 PM
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Here you go:

http://www.mbca.org/triangle/events.htm

Come on down any time!

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