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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-20-2025, 02:42 PM

Replies: 7

Unknown hose connection behind dash

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Posted By bnoonan

Thanks so much @my123ca. I'll do the same. Good...

Thanks so much @my123ca. I'll do the same. Good to know what that is though, was quite the head scratcher for me.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-18-2025, 09:15 PM

Replies: 7

Unknown hose connection behind dash

Views: 636

Posted By bnoonan

What I have found is a 1" black hose that...

What I have found is a 1" black hose that attaches to a hard 1" tube opening that seems to just terminate in the dash. Any idea what this hose is for?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-18-2025, 03:13 PM

Replies: 7

Unknown hose connection behind dash

Views: 636

Posted By bnoonan

Apologies Frank. This is a 1980 300D (Mercedes).

Apologies Frank. This is a 1980 300D (Mercedes).

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-18-2025, 11:11 AM

Replies: 7

Unknown hose connection behind dash

Views: 636

Posted By bnoonan

Unknown hose connection behind dash

When working on my A/C I found the hose pictured below is no longer connected to its 'home' on the dash next to the passenger speaker. It seems whatever foamy connector held it in place has...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-16-2024, 11:12 PM

Replies: 2

AC Compressor Oil swap?

Views: 430

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks Bill. I did read and confirmed with the...

Thanks Bill. I did read and confirmed with the compressor's mfr that PAG and Mineral will clot/clump together (but apparently only in the presence of refrigerant). I did pour out the PAG (not much...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-14-2024, 09:19 AM

Replies: 2

AC Compressor Oil swap?

Views: 430

Posted By bnoonan

AC Compressor Oil swap?

I'm redoing my AC system (1980 300D) and was going to keep using the original compressor (still works), but thought it worthwhile to go new (reman) since I'm replacing everything else. System still...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-13-2024, 03:37 PM

Replies: 478

A/C recommendations for the MB vehicles

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Posted By bnoonan

Working through Seal & Charge of R12 system

Hello all,
I've got an '80 300D still set up for R12. 2 years ago I charged it up and had wonderful AC for about a week or two. This was my first foray into AC work and I clearly should have done...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-28-2022, 03:25 PM

Replies: 8

Drive Shaft Length Problem

Views: 578

Posted By bnoonan

Talked to Drive-Line in ATL. They don't really do...

Talked to Drive-Line in ATL. They don't really do the DS repairs any longer (the machine that they used to use is aged and those machines are not used/made any longer is what I got from the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-27-2022, 10:10 PM

Replies: 8

Drive Shaft Length Problem

Views: 578

Posted By bnoonan

Good point on the balancing @280EZRider. I'll...

Good point on the balancing @280EZRider. I'll reach out to the Atlanta location of Drive-line Service. I've got to head that way shortly anyhow.

But I'm still curious about the length of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-27-2022, 06:46 PM

Replies: 8

Drive Shaft Length Problem

Views: 578

Posted By bnoonan

Hah, that is actually a great suggestion @Frank...

Hah, that is actually a great suggestion @Frank Reiner. Still a bit baffled by this, but that surely gets me back on the road!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-27-2022, 03:57 PM

Replies: 8

Drive Shaft Length Problem

Views: 578

Posted By bnoonan

Drive Shaft Length Problem

OK, I have a 1980 300D (automatic, non-turbo) for which I am trying to replace the drive shaft (old one had a bum U-joint, I tried replacement myself, no go, no local shops will touch it).

I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-07-2020, 08:42 PM

Replies: 2

Cluster light confusion (post-dimmer-repair)

Views: 598

Posted By bnoonan

Any ideas?

Any ideas?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-29-2020, 10:18 PM

Replies: 2

Cluster light confusion (post-dimmer-repair)

Views: 598

Posted By bnoonan

Cluster light confusion (post-dimmer-repair)

OK. I know, the dimmer.
My interior lights (cluster & AC buttons/sunroof button etc.) have not worked (flashed on once) in the 4 months I've owned this '80 300D.
Got the LEDs from mercsource (n=3)...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-19-2020, 10:58 PM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Just to follow up. I replaced the problem...

Just to follow up. I replaced the problem injector with a rebuilt Bosch (put my new nozzle in there instead of the Bosch it came with). Popped perfectly and held great pressure (held solid at 1500...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2020, 04:36 PM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks so much for the advice @Diseasel300. ...

Thanks so much for the advice @Diseasel300.
I've checked the nozzle seat in the lower half and cleaned with a wire brush. There was no rust and no obvious carbon build up. It is now soaking in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2020, 11:27 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Just read your suggestion and this is what I had...

Just read your suggestion and this is what I had been up in the shop doing (though I sprayed with carb cleaner to clean).

I still could not get this new Firad nozzle pin to gravity-drop all the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2020, 09:23 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

I'll also say that I'm happy to pay injectorguru...

I'll also say that I'm happy to pay injectorguru to rebuild these if I can't make it right. I just want to give it one more shot on my own.

For me:
satisfaction of doing it myself >>>> $$$ +...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2020, 01:05 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

So I reached out to injectorguru. He was helpful,...

So I reached out to injectorguru. He was helpful, pointed out the problems with Bosch nozzles, and pointed me to sources online for Monark nozzles. Time was more of an issue than price, so I went...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 11:26 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks @Diseasel300. These details are super...

Thanks @Diseasel300. These details are super helpful.
The injectors all 'popped' right around the same point, +/- 50 PSI, I did not have to add to or remove shims from those that had been in the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2020, 10:45 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

The new nozzles are Bosch, as were those that I...

The new nozzles are Bosch, as were those that I removed. I tested them using the bench-top injector pressure tester from **************. It worked pretty much like the videos and was straightforward....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2020, 05:22 PM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks for the insight @R.Diesel. I lapped them...

Thanks for the insight @R.Diesel. I lapped them until I could see no rings/marks, but who knows. Replacing injectors sounds like a solid move with lifetime replacement guarantees (any recommended...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2020, 05:04 PM

Replies: 3

Problem with Hirschmann Universal antenna

Views: 989

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks Diseasel300. Thats what I thought but just...

Thanks Diseasel300. Thats what I thought but just figured it was worth double checking with the community. I'm not super comfortable yet with wiring, but this seemed super simple.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2020, 01:11 PM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks @Sugar Bear. That puts my mind at ease. ...

Thanks @Sugar Bear. That puts my mind at ease.
And yeah, I adjusted valves a few weeks ago when I did a compression test (~320 across the board, cold). I think I'm good!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2020, 11:42 AM

Replies: 22

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

Views: 3,026

Posted By bnoonan

Rebuilt injectors...now more knock?

[1908 300D non-T] So I got the test & rebuild kit from ************** and knocked this out yesterday. Was my first time doing anything like this, but not bad at all. Got it back together and there...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2020, 11:35 AM

Replies: 3

Problem with Hirschmann Universal antenna

Views: 989

Posted By bnoonan

Problem with Hirschmann Universal antenna

OK, I ordered the universal antenna from PP for my 1980 300d. I wanted to keep the original wiring pin connector from the car, so I pulled the old cable from the broken antenna and wired it to the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-26-2020, 12:30 PM

Replies: 8

W123 300D fuel lines/tubing (2 & from Filter)

Views: 714

Posted By bnoonan

Thanks @Diesel911, I do have that skinny oil...

Thanks @Diesel911, I do have that skinny oil supply line (green arrow). It is a lot thinner, but is likely quite brittle. I'll look at swapping that too.

Thanks to the others for sourcing options....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-25-2020, 11:48 AM

Replies: 8

W123 300D fuel lines/tubing (2 & from Filter)

Views: 714

Posted By bnoonan

W123 300D fuel lines/tubing (2 & from Filter)

My lines (the clear lines leading to and from the main fuel filter) are quite hard/brittle. i have been able to find a replacement for one, but not the other. Replacements come with the brass...

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