Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion
Will Pay for Help Will Pay for Help
Register ShopForum Gallery FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-05-2011, 10:47 AM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 22
Will Pay for Help
I think my '85 300D has a transmission vacuum issue and I think someone before me did some vacuum rigging. I want to get this figured out and corrected but am getting really confused between reading posts and looking in manuals. I know peoples time is valuable and I am willing to compensate anybody who can call me and help me with my problem. Their is nobody in my area that knows these cars better than the members here in my opinion. Thats why I'm turning to you for help. My number is 570-499-1267. Thanks

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-05-2011, 10:55 AM
Stretch's Avatar
...like a shield of steel
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands
Posts: 14,461
Tell us more about the problem first (before you reach for your wallet!)
__________________
1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-05-2011, 11:05 AM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: central Texas
Posts: 17,281
And be sure to find Steve Brotherton's post/s about setting the vacuum relationship/s.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-05-2011, 11:40 AM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 18,350
What he really needs is a picture of the vacuum setup on an 85 300d so he can mimic it. I don't have a picture of mine.
__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:05 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 18,350
He needs pictures of the setup with a vacuum amplifier I think.
__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:06 PM
ashedd's Avatar
Registered User
  
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Seattle
Posts: 1,790
The secret is this...

You want to look at the '85 California vacuum diagrams for your federal '85 om617. It took my awhile to figure that out. It will make no sense if your looking at the federal diagrams.
__________________
08 R320 CDI current

Past
95 E420
87 300D Turbo 5spd
90 300TE
83 300SD
85 300TD
92 400E
85 190D
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:12 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 18,350
Quote:
Originally Posted by ashedd View Post
The secret is this...

You want to look at the '85 California vacuum diagrams for your federal '85 om617. It took my awhile to figure that out. It will make no sense if your looking at the federal diagrams.
Are you saying that for all 85's including federal, that the only correct applicable diagram is the one labeled 85 California?
__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:29 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Out in the Boonies of Hot, Dry, Dusty, Windy Nevada
Posts: 9,673
Here are some diagrams from Peter Schmid.

http://peterschmid.com/mb_files/vacuum_schematics_77-85.asp

Charlie
__________________
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
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:50 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 22
Quote:
Originally Posted by charmalu View Post
Here are some diagrams from Peter Schmid.

http://peterschmid.com/mb_files/vacuum_schematics_77-85.asp

Charlie
Thanks for those. I do I determine which engine code I have.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:52 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 18,350
Quote:
Originally Posted by JDAmendolaro View Post
Thanks for those. I do I determine which engine code I have.
617
__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-05-2011, 12:54 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 22
Quote:
Originally Posted by ashedd View Post
The secret is this...

You want to look at the '85 California vacuum diagrams for your federal '85 om617. It took my awhile to figure that out. It will make no sense if your looking at the federal diagrams.
Yes, my mess looks like the 617 85' CA version not the federal version going by the Peter Schmid diagrams.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-05-2011, 01:41 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: central Texas
Posts: 17,281
That looks like significant progress for two hours exposed to the forum...
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-05-2011, 02:36 PM
Stretch's Avatar
...like a shield of steel
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands
Posts: 14,461
Quote:
Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
That looks like significant progress for two hours exposed to the forum...
Yeah may be we (well Charlie anyway who provided the link) should have asked for the money first!
__________________
1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 05-05-2011, 03:09 PM
Registered User
  
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: central Texas
Posts: 17,281
Dang, just one step behind the eight ball....Lets try to remember that next time Army...

Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:55 AM.

Contact Us - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page