I'm out of parts!

Doing the evap core cleaning this weekend but UGH! Been busy all week and haven't had anything to do other than change the fuel filters...

I need to order some parts!

Anyone else go crazy when they aren't fixing something or doing preventative maintenance? You guys got me hooked!

I think I need to change my oil.... I mean its been 600 miles or so since the last one, so I'm pretty overdue...

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1985 300D (CA, 173K)

Dynamite Biodiesel Co-op, Phoenix,AZ

I am happy sitting here waiting to see your photos and instructions on getting to the evaporator... and cleaning it without bending any fins... and making sure the drain is clear afterwards so you do not wind up in a couple of weeks with mold smell...

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Anyone else go crazy when they aren't fixing something or doing preventative maintenance?

I can't say I've run into this situation. There's always something else that needs to be overdone, ...

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

I know how you feel, I had my fix today. Took a oil pump apart today, it would not turn. It turns now, I cant believe all the crap that was in there.

Will do, but I just read your PM again and now I am confused about stuff now though LOL.

Pics coming soon though, if I don't finish this weekend its not a big deal, its only 90 degree's

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1985 300D (CA, 173K)

Dynamite Biodiesel Co-op, Phoenix,AZ

That is when you get another parts car, and decide to restore it instead.

Ask your wife if anything needs fixing around the house. That should keep you going for about 20 years !!


If that doesnt work, take up playing golf !!

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

If you really get bored and are having withdrawls, you can always go to PNP and work on some.

Like I don`t have enough to do with our fleet, I took on a highly neglected 84 300TD this girl owns. they may be bullet proof, but this one is running out of bullets. she seems to think all you have to do is drive it w/o any regimented maintenance.

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

I can only dream of having nothing to do...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

...
overdose...

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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!

Build a boat. That'll fix ya.
Of course, it'll have a Mercedes Diesel engine in it.

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Codifex
1981 240D ChinaBlue (Got her running with a donor engine.)
1983 300DTurbo w/sunroof.
1984 300TD manual sunroof. (Electrical Gremlins)

More like frustration! My back-porch roof needs work, but I haven't even been able to even start prepping it because this winter's been so crappy. And my '84 TD is the only vehicle I have for hauling porch-repair stuff (like five 12' galvanised ribbed roof-panels). Well two weeks after the weather was finally decent enough to replace the rear axles, because I have no garage (and one week after my return from Virginia Beach) the alternator quit. Now I DO happen to have a spare alternator I MIGHT be able to use, but it's in - LOL - Virginia Beach! My brother is there today so he promised to bring it with him when he gets back. But if I can't get the TD self-charging soon, I may just put a battery-charger on her long enough to at least make a couple trips to Lowes.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

Um, a cold start and 2-3 hot ones, no headlights or AC, easy. Remember, it's not a sparky.

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CC: NSA

All things are burning, know this and be released.

82 Benz 240 D, Kuan Yin
12 Ford Escape 4wd

You're four times

It's hard to

more likely to

concentrate on

have an accident

two things

when you're on

at the same time.

a cell phone.

www.kiva.org It's not like there's anything wrong with feeling good, is there?

As long as you make sure the battery is charged before you leave for Lowes, you should be fine. These cars don't need electricity to keep themselves running. Just be sure you go when the sun is up so you don't need the headlights.

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1984 300D
Euro spec, 5 speed
217,000 miles

My brother won't be back fom Virginia Beach with my spare alternator 'till tonight. So I'm charging the battery for a few hours. Hopefully, I can get back from Lowes before dark.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW