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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,776
Posted By Theseus
Go to the junkyard - there are plenty! Open one...

Go to the junkyard - there are plenty! Open one up, inspect for grease and re-grease with plastic safe grease, such as brake grease. I had issue with one of mine, turns out it was filled with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 773
Posted By Theseus
Upload video on youtube and post link. Works for...

Upload video on youtube and post link. Works for me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
Cool, glad my situation is able to help yours...

Cool, glad my situation is able to help yours too. The one thing I did with that pushing on the lower arm control support was unscrew the bolt and inspect it and look at the square bolt and I didn’t...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 436
Posted By Theseus
Rear view window - backup camera?

Has anybody used a aftermarket rearview mirror that has a back up camera lcd option on it? Basically the type that looks like a regular mirror but as soon as you activate your reverse and LCD screen...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
Got the wheel off and took and isolated the issue...

Got the wheel off and took and isolated the issue to the lower control arm. Here's what I am dealing with in video below:

https://youtu.be/jP-bubjT5rU

s you can hear, there's creaking coming...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
Funny thing you mention this, I did a quick check...

Funny thing you mention this, I did a quick check yesterday with my probes. Turns out it is the lower area that is louder. Firewall is louder on lower side than near dash. Unfortunately, the creak...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2023, 01:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
Started raining lately and the creak went away...

Started raining lately and the creak went away for a day. It’s come back again. I have my chassis creak detector and will give it a hookup at various points in the next few days to see based on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
I can hear a creaking sound coming from the...

I can hear a creaking sound coming from the firewall. Based on my previous investigation, I determined that the sound is originating from between the ball joint and the sway bar on the upper control...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,187
Posted By Theseus
1984 300SD Diagnosing Mysterious Creaking Sound - Upper Control Arm?

Hello,

I'm currently facing a perplexing issue with my vehicle, and I'm seeking some expert advice to diagnose and resolve it. I've been experiencing a creaking sound, and after some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Theseus
Thank you for the reply. It is definitely a...

Thank you for the reply. It is definitely a darker color. Looking at photos from other years, this seems to be intentional to have a darker color. 2nd gen made color more uniform because of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Theseus
1984 W126 - Factory color UNDER the side cladding?

Hello, I am wondering if someone could assist me with a question regarding the color of the lower body panel under the side cladding of the w126. Specifically, I am curious about the factory color...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By Theseus
Thank you for the responses. I have noticed that...

Thank you for the responses. I have noticed that this issue only occurs ONCE. Then the RPMs get high, and after that, the transmission works "normally". It seems as though the problem is solved...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2023, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 932
Posted By Theseus
w126 1984 300SD Automatic Transmission Rough first shift, then everything Smooth?!?!

Hello fellow Mercedes enthusiasts,

I'm seeking some advice regarding a peculiar issue with my 1984 300sd. Whenever I start the car and shift to 1st gear, it runs smoothly. However, there's a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,465
Posted By Theseus
UPDATE: I found a way to smooth the engine idle...

UPDATE: I found a way to smooth the engine idle even more.

Summary (TLDR): It involves fine tuning of the idle and damper bolt. The objective is to find the optimum idle speed to lower the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By Theseus
Just did mine (again) yesterday because I was...

Just did mine (again) yesterday because I was checking wheel alignment with alignment pin in the gearbox.

Remove filter from power steering, remove cap. Jack car up, open the drain plug on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Theseus
W126 300SD Engine Fan Clutch Replacement

Replaced the fan clutch of the 1984 W126 300SD. The fan clutch should turn freely and not engage until temperature reaches a certain level. If yours is difficult to turn with a cold engine, it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,346
Posted By Theseus
I would consider this a product that uses...

I would consider this a product that uses standard parts that is manufactured for many, many different types of cars. When it comes to anything that is made of rubber, my philosophy is not to go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By Theseus
On my 84 300SD, there are two drains on left and...

On my 84 300SD, there are two drains on left and rear side, and two drains on front. Pour water in sunroof drain channels, should have water come our both rear wheel wells. Watch the area where the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,465
Posted By Theseus
#(Fixed the YouTube Link) Here are two...

#(Fixed the YouTube Link)

Here are two photos of what the chain tensioner looked like when I found it. As you can see, it is misaligned. I had a broken spring, like it was split in two.
In my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,465
Posted By Theseus
UPDATE: I'll just post these videos first: ...

UPDATE:

I'll just post these videos first:

https://youtube.com/shorts/PKh9tCL0L3I?feature=share

As you can see, it starts up like a champ. Running smoother than ever.

Notes: With the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,465
Posted By Theseus
Would you mind telling me if you had the air...

Would you mind telling me if you had the air issue with the original pump and now still have it with the rebuilt one? Did this issue only exist with the rebuilt pump? Any thing else you have done to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,465
Posted By Theseus
UPDATES (search posts on my user name for more...

UPDATES (search posts on my user name for more detail on related posts):

- I needed to replace my crank seal, so this gave an opportunity to replace more parts in the engine.
- Discovered I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
Was that with dial indicator method? It is...

Was that with dial indicator method? It is entirely possible that there could have been a new cam shaft on my engine, but I double checked it was the right one for the year. Those marks line up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
Exclamation I used a new German made IWIS chain plus a...

I used a new German made IWIS chain plus a masterlink that was rivetted in with the OEM tool. If I check by the timing mark only and compared it to TDC, I would have thought I was perfectly OK being...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,681
Posted By Theseus
That would also be a good coating. Hardening of...

That would also be a good coating. Hardening of catalysts is similar to epoxy clear. (home dept or lowes sells it, meant for thick clear coating of tables or encapusalted something in epoxy. Makes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,681
Posted By Theseus
Tried urethane, duplicolor clear coat. Both...

Tried urethane, duplicolor clear coat. Both never gave a good durable factory finish for me. The factory finish is a polyester resin. Needs heat gun to remove. I found best was clear 2 part epoxy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
OK - here's the status: 1. Checked for TDC...

OK - here's the status:

1. Checked for TDC with timing marks on cam. Within +1 to 0 degree TDC over 4 times.
2. Attempted to check with moving back a tooth. Started turning slowly and felt a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
Well, I am going to figure it out today. The way...

Well, I am going to figure it out today. The way I am visualizing it (before morning coffee kicks in), its like if I was on my small gear for a bicycle pedal crank and high gear at the wheel, i.e....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 01:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
Thanks for the suggestion on the two turns per...

Thanks for the suggestion on the two turns per camshaft turn. I'll look into it as I thought it was odd that the marks on the cam did not exactly line up with the compression TDC mark when I did...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By Theseus
I thought about the tooth skip option. I don't...

I thought about the tooth skip option. I don't have the offset key installed. In the current measurement, the 4 degree offset key hasn't been installed, but it is on its way. I would be at either...
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