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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 517
Posted By carock
One advantage you get rebuilding your engine now...

One advantage you get rebuilding your engine now is that parts and machine shop service are still available. Five years from now they will be getting scarce. At least half of the machine shops still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 346
Posted By carock
Pierre Hedary had an episode about the diesel...

Pierre Hedary had an episode about the diesel fuel filters recently and he said that some of the Mercedes fuel filter holders, the cast aluminum thing the filter fits on, are porous and the only fix...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-12-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By carock
These wheels have sold

These wheels have sold
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-10-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By carock
These wheels are sold

These wheels are sold
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-10-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By carock
3/4 " Positive offset

3/4 " Positive offset
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-09-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By carock
ET?

ET?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-09-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By carock
AMG Forged Alloys Free With Pick Up

Yeah I know it sounds too good to be true. A set of four forged alloy Mercedes-AMG wheels for a 2015 S550, but there is a catch....

1. All four wheels have the appropriate size six year old...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-09-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By carock
W123/R107 Italian Alloys All 4 $50

This is a set of four Italian alloy wheels. $50 buys all four wheels. These wheels were fitted to my 1985 300CD using 15" 205 Series 60 tires. These should fit any W123 and I believe they are really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2024, 01:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 175
Posted By carock
Just The Driver Seat 300CD

My 1985 300CD has a Palamino MBTex interior that is in acceptable shape except for the driver seat. The driver seat cushion, cover, and springs are shot. The driver's backrest springs and pad are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-26-2024, 08:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By carock
This car is now sold.

This car is now sold.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-24-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By carock
Sorry for the poor photos, many of them refused...

Sorry for the poor photos, many of them refused to be resized for attachment to this email. There are some underbody shots showing that the car is straight and rust free. The owner did have an issue...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-24-2024, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 477
Posted By carock
1986 300TD Long Beach, CA $100 SOLD!

A friend of mine passed away from cancer two months ago and I am "selling" this car for his widow. The car is a 1986 Mercedes 300 TD with 138,770 miles. The car has been parked under a tarp for the...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 01-27-2024, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,130
Posted By carock
What is the advantage of setting the boost to...

What is the advantage of setting the boost to 10.5-11.0 psi? What is the disadvantage?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 499
Posted By carock
300CD Change Tranny Fluid

The 85 300 CD that I am the caretaker for needs the tranny fluid changed. Last time I did this job I noticed that the torque converter drain screw went in with some dreaded aluminum thread about to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,712
Posted By carock
My experience has been that pipes/hoses connected...

My experience has been that pipes/hoses connected to the cooling system with banjo fittings will leak under actual use, but not with a pressure tester. Maybe that is some help, but probably not.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By carock
The car was converted to R134. Come to think of...

The car was converted to R134. Come to think of it, I remember the pressures could get high but I thought the new Klima fixed that.. I will have to recheck the pressures and report back.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By carock
A/C Clutch Issue

The A/C clutch on the 1985 300CD engages and disengages when the idle falls below 800 rpm. It seems to stay engaged once the engine speed is higher. At first I thought this was an issue with the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-30-2023, 12:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,074
Posted By carock
Good luck finding the qualified mechanic with the...

Good luck finding the qualified mechanic with the old fashioned diagnostic equipment!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-05-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By carock
What is the advance mechanism in the distributor...

What is the advance mechanism in the distributor used for? This is an image of the 1989 distributor for a 560 SL.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3c4AAOSw~WZjfdvR/s-l500.jpg
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-05-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By carock
Wow, well that is just downright embarrassing! My...

Wow, well that is just downright embarrassing! My apologies.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-05-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By carock
A vacuum leak is the most likely cause of your...

A vacuum leak is the most likely cause of your problem, however you have checked for that.

A second common cause is a worn or dirty distributor. When you first crank the car over you idle at 750...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By carock
1985 300CD California.

1985 300CD California.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By carock
617 1985 California Starter Motor P/N?

Can anyone give me the Mercedes part number for a 617 Turbo 1985 California starter motor for a 300CD?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2022, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By carock
Two Different 617 Water Pumps?

Are there two different water pumps being used on the 617? Pelican lists two different part numbers 110-200-17-20 and 110-200-17-20-80.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 26,121
Posted By carock
Were you able to get the AC clutch to operate at...

Were you able to get the AC clutch to operate at idle speeds under 800 rpm with the EGR computer removed? I think the Klima or the EGR computer has some function to increase idle speed when it falls...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-13-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By carock
I think this is the wrong forum for this...

I think this is the wrong forum for this question. A 2016 C300 is too new to be considered a vintage Mercedes. I think you will get many good responses by posting a question on the benzworld.org...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By carock
Okay, let's assume I am full of s***. It has...

Okay, let's assume I am full of s***. It has happened many times before.

So I have a question, why does Mercedes etch an arrow on their their thermostat and the FSM directs you to make sure the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By carock
There is no flawed understanding of a dual-poppet...

There is no flawed understanding of a dual-poppet bypass thermostat. There is a flawed understanding of the formation of an air bubble in the REAR thermostat compartment when filling the system with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2022, 02:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By carock
Anyway, today I tried installing a new thermostat...

Anyway, today I tried installing a new thermostat with no success using my vacuum bleeder. You think a vacuum bleeder would solve any problem, but the car still over heated. I drilled a 1/16 inch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By carock
No, the bleed to the upper radiator hose is...

No, the bleed to the upper radiator hose is sealed from the rear thermostat compartment when the thermostat is closed. The wax element on the back of the thermostat will sit in an air bubble until...
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