Organized MB DIY links
I hope this is a help to new members.
Please be aware that this is an old thread that has been replaced by
Fast navigation Do It Yourself Links


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Accessory
Clean and Lubricate power antenna
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=125739#post125739

Car Audio
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=10

Antenna operation ins & outs.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=440721#post440721

antennae gears
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=171126#post171126

Bypassing the Fader -- 2 specific questions
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=154028#post154028

Radio problems again
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=855174#post855174

Hirschmann Antenna pin-out question
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=601596#post601596


Air Intake
Beware diesel rodents!
Beware diesel rodents!

K+N Filters are a bad idea for diesel engines.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=984635#post984635

w126 Body 300SD Water/Air Intercooler Project
w126 Body 300SD Water/Air Intercooler Project

Questions after changing air cleaner bracket.
Questions after changing air cleaner bracket.

Jumpy air filter housing
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1001432#post1001432

Minor Lesson Learned - Air Cleaner Bracket
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1001435#post1001435


Body Electrical:
The proper windsheild wipers for W126's. Please read.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1065911#post1065911

W124 Blower Motor Removal Photos
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=321966#post321966

Battery Safety
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1057827#post1057827

Battery selection / Charging System / jump starting / cold weather battery issues
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1058189#post1058189

W123 / W126 Sunvisor mirror door hinge replacemen
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141518-w123-w126-sunvisor-mirror-door-hinge-replacemen-post1058207.html?posted=1#post1058207

Clock stops when very cold.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=351495#post351495

Loud Clock!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=834054#post834054

Clock repair - '75 240D
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=89312#post89312

Dead fuel gage
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=377636#post377636

Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=51998#post51998

Fuel sender or gauge?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=294514#post294514

Ohm Rating on Fuel Gauge
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=348979#post348979

Fuel Guage 300D '85
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=185525#post185525

Fuel level sending unit question
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=734074#post734074

Fuel Gauge Wire Resistance
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=947752#post947752

Gas gage
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=220059#post220059

Sending unit's out; how do I take it apart?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=324699#post324699

reserve light, fuel gage connected??
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=626508#post626508

Just sharing: My Dash Lighting Project
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=781406#post781406

no dash lights, flaky tach, temp and fuel gauge not working...what gives?
no dash lights, flaky tach, temp and fuel gauge not working...what gives?

Window Washer Reservoir??
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/140947-window-washer-reservoir-post1052600.html?posted=1#post1052600

And all the small parts went flying... "Power Seat Control Disassemble/Clean/Reassemble"
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=784452#post784452

300D Instrument Cluster Lights
300D Instrument Cluster Lights

Broken Odometer
Broken Odometer

How to Repair Your Broken Odometer
http://dieselgiant.com/repairyourodometer.htm

How to remove instrument cluster.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=176202#post176202

Lets' Pull the Instrument Cluster!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=447830#post447830

Non-functioning odometers
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=937816#post937816

Speedometer malfunction
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=584521#post584521

3 broken speedometer cables in a month!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=261451#post261451

Speedometer wobbles
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=71005#post71005

Broken Speedometer and Odometer
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=454298#post454298

Speedometer broke...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=962474#post962474

Dash Removal Comments
Dash Removal Comments

This was what powered my 300SDL
This was what powered my 300SDL

Hazard light switch cleaning
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=700225#post700225

Cruise Control Repair Articles
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=883130#post883130

Cruise loves to work...When parked...LOL
Cruise loves to work...When parked...LOL

electrical problems or gremlins
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=813923#post813923


Body Mechanical & Trim + Body Sheet Metal:
Hood Pad
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1061578#post1061578

Rust stoppers.
Rust stoppers.

Welding the wrong metals can kill you
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1041594#post1041594

The HORRORS - Rear window RUST!! Help!
W126 The HORRORS - Rear window RUST!! Help!

I think I am losing my "floor"
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=723827#post723827

Who has the most rust and still drives
Who has the most rust and still drives

Dash Removal Comments
Dash Removal Comments

Pictorial on how to repair your broken seat springs
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=978231#post978231

W123 hood hinge trough, compost
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1046195#post1046195

Keep that diesel on the road, Welding rust holes
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1019930#post1019930

Ignition Cylinder Tumbler replacement; mixed diesel/gas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1065596#post1065596

Trunk lock problem-W126 300SD
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=879700#post879700

trunk won't open
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=512820#post512820

82 300SD Trunk Won't Open
82 300SD Trunk Won't Open

Read these threads for information on opening your hood.

Emergency! Broken hood release cable

hood release won't work!

Opening the hood (without the latches)

Hood cable latch

HELP! cannot open hood!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?s=&postid=536724#post536724

lubricating hood latches and hinges

hood-release latch won't open hood on first try!