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05-28-2003, 06:56 PM
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617 block coolant drain?
Replacing the radiator and water pump for '84 300D and of course want to get all the old coolant out possible. The Haynes manual says to drain the engine block via the plug on the right side of the engine. Well, that's all they had to say about that. Can anybody tell me specifically where this block drain is so that I'm not needlessly disassembling the motor from underneath?
Thanx as always, Jeff 
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05-28-2003, 06:59 PM
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Look above the starter - kinda between the starter and the turbo. I don't remember if it takes a 17 or 19 mm socket. You can get to it with a socket and extension. You will need a new crush ring.
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05-28-2003, 09:05 PM
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B300FO.
I am not certain on a 300D but on the W123 240D I learned the hard way (took two lessons too) to disconnect the battery when I do this. Too easy to have the wrench touch the starter electrical connections while it is also in contact with some other grounded part of the car (which is all around down there). Makes some serious sparks and can be dangerous. I was lucky both times and only made some sparks. Good luck, Jim
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Own: 1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles), 1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000, 1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles, 1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles. 2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles Owned: 1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law), 1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot), 1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned), 1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles), 1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)
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05-29-2003, 10:06 AM
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Also, Never wear metal jewelry when mechanicing.... rubber rings are ok....
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05-29-2003, 11:59 AM
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leathermang,
Rubber rings as jewelry? Tempting to try to uncover more about this practice but I will refrain. Jim
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Own: 1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles), 1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000, 1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles, 1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles. 2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles Owned: 1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law), 1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot), 1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned), 1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles), 1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)
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