Messed with the transmission vacuum system, eliminating leaks and adjusting the VCV, until I got smooth shifts without flaring. The car now drives better than it has at any point in my ownership. Very satisfying.

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1981 Mercedes 300TD, 1994 Honda Civic Del Sol
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R&R waterpump and lower radiator pipe on the Taurus Duratec 3.0. Everything was a super tight fit. I needed tiny hands to get the work done. Makes me appreciate the glorious OM606 in my 95. I wouldn't want to work on this Ford too often. Parts, thermostat, coolant, and a 12 pack of Bud Light cost me $400. PITA job.

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

installed the power steering hoses. no more ps leaks! then i ran through a can of gunk engine degreaser and barely made a dent in the mess. it looks like i have a leak at the oil filter assembly lid and i've still got oil being forced out the oil filler cap, even with my high flowing oil/air separator. ugh.

one thing at a time.

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1982 300sd from craigslist $800 greased on one tank with NO CONVERSION in the Hot Texas Sun. (currently dead & awaiting engine damage investigation and/or longblock swap)
new daily: '03 vw 5speed jetta tdi wagon. bagged&chipped

Yeah ! went through some things I have stored since moving and found my runout dial gauge and magnetic base. Just what I need to install the new rotors , pads and wheels bearings this weekend. Does that count ?

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92 500E Silver 66k
82 Porsche 911SC 84K
68 Cadillac ( Gone Now )
03 Suburban Z71 200K
85 300SD 217k From Original Owner ( Dad )

Swapped both front window regulators from my parts car to my drivable 240D, reinstalled door panels, handles, and all other interior door trim. Took a little cruise around the industrial park where my buddy's body shop is, where my dear old 240D has spent the last couple years undergoing its second major overhaul in the ~9 years I've owned it. My "new" '85 300D Turbo is pretty sweet, but man, I miss that four speed! It's almost done, just need to replace the brake light switch so I can get my state inspection and get it back on the road (legally), but I'm having a heck of a time getting wrenches in there behind the brake pedal to loosen the retaining nuts, could really use some pointers from somebody who has tackled this job before.

W123 240D Brake Light Switch R&R Tips?



Thanks,
Nate

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1985 300DT, Classic White, California, 175K
1984 300TD, Classic White, Euro, 285K


"When nine hundred years old you reach, look as good you will not. Hmm?" - Yoda

You just need the long skinny extensions about 12 or so inches long to get behind the brake pedal.

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I put on 22 miles on my car. Loaded it with old free stereo equipment. Four 1971 Pioneer speakers and Teac reel to reel. Some tapes.

I used to be a recording systems tech with a data gathering division of NSA in the early 70s This Teac should be good enough that I can at least digitize some of the music I have in my collection of reel to reel tapes and his.

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85 Merc 300D - Unwinding 31 years of wear
86 VW TD
Mahindra Diesel
Iseki Diesel

In 2007 I didn't own a diesel.

I washed the 190d yesterday.....today I neither drove nor did anything to them. Wife drove her 300E a few places, it has had no need for anything in ages. Too cold out to work outside like I prefer, and the 420 is in the garage and doesn't really need anything right now as its not in use. Come warmer weather the 420 gets a new idle control module, new battery, trans fluid/filter, and gear oil, then it will be ready to hit the road. I will probably also do the extra brake lights mod to it. The 300SD is getting retired and parted this spring/summer as the body is too far gone. The 190d needs very little either...

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Today I gave the 240 a wash job, and waxed every thing but the top.
Threw on some 303 protectant on the tires and bumper trim.
Used some metal polish to the grill, hood star and mirrors. Then gave the aluminum air cleaner lid another polishing.

I was so motivated I even gave the old Datsun PU a wax job. the red paint was a little faided out, and used McGuires wax/cleaner and she looks better than a new Fire truck.


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

made it proud and took it for a ride around town.....I don't get to drive that much

Fabbed up a bracket and adapter to attach the 1990 Toyota pickup throttle cable to the OM617 IP throttle linkages. Cranked her up and moved her about the driveway.

Quite a turning point for me, today was the first time this truck had moved under it's own power, both while in my possession and while diesel powered.

Yesterday on my 1983 300CD, I finished rebuild on my vacuum pump and installed it. Decided that it was a good time, with hoses off to gain a more open work area to citrus flush the cooling system and then put in anti-freeze.
Major leaks around the power steering pump, so I left the belt off until I can install new seals, and new hoses hoping that will end those leaks.
Also using gunk and degreaser cleaned some more of the engine and bay. Have an emerging leak of oil only after driving on turbo side, anyone know what the cause may be?

Cause is probably a bad gasket on the turbo supply line, a cracked supply line, or an issue with the turbo return tube. Other issues could be valve cover gasket leaking down the side.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Filled her up and took a drive. Heater works so very nice on a cold day like this that I feel spoiled.

Gotta love my wagon.

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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)

Adjusted a leaking coolant hose, flushed the coolant for the correct type, installed aftermarket backup lights, RTV'd the many cracks on my dash out of sheer decency, and replaced the glove-box lock mechanism. Oh, and I pressured-washed the engine... it is now squeaky clean!

I am happy as a clam!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.