I'm rather new to this forum, been lurking for a few weeks.

I just got myself an 83"300D. Every time I searched google for an issue with it has brought me back to this place. I wanted to say thanks to the mod. & admin. team along with everybody that has contributed to the tech here. This forum is awsome! Very well organized & well thought out.


Items I have fixed (with the knowledge from here)

tach.~ It needed the amplifier then the amp. needed a piece of folded paper.
Transmission shifting on the 722.315~
Dash lights~ Potentiometer needed rebuilding & dielectric jelly.

This weekend I plan to build an injection pop tester (got that info here too) & install the monark nozzles. After that will be rebuilding the turbo.

Welcome to the forum. This has to be the best place to get answers about your MB issues.

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Professional greasecar installer
Austin TX


98 Jetta TDI with grease car kit + veg-therm (totaled)
87 MB 300SDL running on B99 / greasecar kit + 30 fphe
www.austingreaseguys.com

Hello, and welcome. Fill out your profile to let us know what and where you drive. I always enjoy pictures of any car.

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'86 300 SDL '83 300D Astral Silver/Blue
354k miles.. 326k miles..

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/...ine=1310252049

Welcome to the forum.

May I ask why you intend to rebuild the turbo? is it whining? have chunks fallen out of it?

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How to rebuild Injectors.
http://vincewaldon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=28

On the Turbocharger I have yet to see a thread anywhere that actually deals with a complete rebuild of the Turbocharger.
There are articles where they just replace the stock Bearings and new Seals and sometimes a rebalancing of the Wheels.

The only thread that has ever spoken of bearing clearances at all was a person who found out his Turbo Bearing Housing had been bored to take oversized Bearings.

On one of the rebuild threads the guy just tightened the Shaft Nut with no attempt to Torque.

If any one knows what the Shaft Nut Torque is supposed to be or the Bearing clearances, end and side play specs please pass the info on to me.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

welcome! I'm sure we'll help you with anything that arises!

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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 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Welcome!

YES!!! Welcome to the Forum

Stick around here long enough, and guarante you won`t have just one Mercedes for long.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Welcome,

We do tend to accumulate these things.

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

I pulled the air cleaner off to inspect the shaft play & found the turbo is a bit stiff to spin. I assume that it is gummed up with carbon, I guess I could just clean it out. But if I am going to remove it to clean it, it's getting rebuilt. Weather I do it or I send it to turbo exchange in Concord NC. I had them do my Power stroke & I was very happy with their work.

I think I'll be hanging out here a lot, don't know about another MB though. Between this one & my 48' willys I have enough projects.

I'll get my profile filled out in the next few days & post some pic's of my toys.

Thanks for the injector rebuild link also! I wil be needing this.

... lemme know if you are close to charlotte!
the turbo may feel stiff because the motor is not running. it's got a sleeve bearing. Oil pressure gives it a film to ride on, that's normal.
unless you cannot turn it at all, a good test with the motor OFF is, pull it in and out, then up and down, and check for play.

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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 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I'm in Vale, in Lincoln county. I know Mt. Holly fairly well.

There was no end or vertical play. The Garrett t3 turbos on the cat. engines here at work spin freely & so does the turbo on my PSD. All the kubota turbos have no restiance. The om617 has approx. 280K & I dought the turbo has ever been serviced. I know the injectors weren't. I did however see the service records, has had consistant service oil changes since 1991. I am the third owner.

if you can bring it down to my shop we can compare yours to some of mine. or I could meet up with you sometime, and we can check out the one I drive. it's possible the other turbo's you are comparing it to have roller bearings. I know the turbo's on these cars do not freespin. but you should not have difficulty turning them with your fingers from the center bolt.
is there oil on the impeller? in the Utube?

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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 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Thanks, We may be able to do just that.

The turbos that I am refering to are all of a bushing design none are ball bearing.

The oil in & on it is from blowby.

When I get it pulled in a few weeks I'll post some pic's of my findings. Right now a friend is helping me do some of the work as I am in recovery from rotator cuff surgery. I really hate loosing the use of my shoulder...