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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-14-2004, 04:23 PM

Replies: 13

Smokin' -how does it end?

Views: 1,155

Posted By JoeAugust

My locale

I am in Brooklyn Heights NY.

I know there is a fair amount of blow-by going on, but really -the engine seems like it's in great shape. If I didn't look out the rear view, I wouldn't know I had a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2004, 04:39 PM

Replies: 13

Smokin' -how does it end?

Views: 1,155

Posted By JoeAugust

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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2004, 03:28 PM

Replies: 13

Smokin' -how does it end?

Views: 1,155

Posted By JoeAugust

Smokin' -how does it end?

For those who have been following my crazy oil-burning-second opinion-2 turbo-replacement saga, here's how it sits.

I went back to the mechanic today after road testing my second turbo for a week....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-05-2004, 11:05 AM

Replies: 4

Smokin' update -Mechanical Malpractice?

Views: 1,070

Posted By JoeAugust

Smokin' update -Mechanical Malpractice?

Hi all:

Still sluggin' it out to save my 300D (82' 156K).

To refresh: White smoke - LOTS - on leaving a light, stop sign, etc. Also, almost any "punch" of the accelerator.

I've now had 2...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-29-2004, 08:08 AM

Replies: 27

Engine finished?

Views: 2,316

Posted By JoeAugust

Engine update

Well:

Got my car back on Friday night. New (used) Turbo, fuel injection pump, $730.

Over the weekend, my Fiancée drove it to Boston & back (from NYC). Car still smokes --every bit as bad as it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-21-2004, 07:41 AM

Replies: 27

Engine finished?

Views: 2,316

Posted By JoeAugust

When I took the car over, I told him that it has...

When I took the car over, I told him that it has been smoking a lot less but seemed to lose pick up. I (maybe stupidly) suggested the idea of the turbo. He said later that he took the "back half" of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2004, 04:06 PM

Replies: 27

Engine finished?

Views: 2,316

Posted By JoeAugust

Engine., update

So, I've taken my 300D turbo to a Mercedes mechanic. He says that there is a certain amount of blowby, but that the problem is the Turbo and injection pump;
they are leaking and need to be replaced...

Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT)

03-19-2004, 08:04 AM

Replies: 205

New York

Views: 50,647

Posted By JoeAugust

Chandler Auto In NYC

Anyone ever heard of this shop?

They only work on MBs. I'm considering taking my ailing '82 300D to them but wonder about their reputation.. Any intel on them?

Thanks.

Joe

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-18-2004, 06:25 PM

Replies: 27

Engine finished?

Views: 2,316

Posted By JoeAugust

wow..

Thanks so much for all of the response. Let's see:

It's been running GREAT. Pushes a LOT of white smoke when you step on the "gas" from a dead stop or running. It creates a cloud. Last weekend I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-18-2004, 04:41 PM

Replies: 27

Engine finished?

Views: 2,316

Posted By JoeAugust

Engine finished?

I have a '82 300D turbo that has just started to blow heavy white smoke from a dead stop, turns, etc. I am not a mechanic and took it to a shop today (not a Mercedes specialist).

They tell me that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2004, 07:46 AM

Replies: 2

could it be Bad Fuel?

Views: 660

Posted By JoeAugust

could it be Bad Fuel?

I have an '82 300D turbo that has run quite nicely (for the year I've owned it). A bit (or more) of Grayish smoke here and there, but nothing too embarrassing or out of the ordinary.. until...

Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT)

01-05-2004, 03:31 PM

Replies: 205

New York

Views: 50,647

Posted By JoeAugust

shops in Brooklyn?

Can anyone suggest an independent shop in Brooklyn, NY that is good, reasonable priced and knowledgeable about older Benz’s?

I’ve read a bit here about Kraft motors and Mitchell’s Auto. Any...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-05-2004, 01:12 PM

Replies: 2

Screech!

Views: 845

Posted By JoeAugust

Screech!

I have an issue with my 82 300D breaks... When I am in reverse, and apply the breaks, they make the LOUDEST most painful Screeching sound you can imagine. on occation, they will also do it while...

Forum: Tech Help

12-20-2003, 11:15 AM

Replies: 14

brake sensor question

Views: 1,161

Posted By JoeAugust

thanks for the info. Not sure how many miles are...

thanks for the info. Not sure how many miles are on the rotors. I bought the car 11 months ago and have put 3,500 miles on it. I'm at 154K.

Since I've had the car, there has always been a VERY...

Forum: Tech Help

12-20-2003, 09:30 AM

Replies: 14

brake sensor question

Views: 1,161

Posted By JoeAugust

brake sensor question

The Yellow light on the dash has started to come on indicating that I need new break pad for my 300d turbo. Bad timing with the holidays upon us. Do i have a few weeks to get this done or is this a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-20-2003, 12:30 PM

Replies: 0

Benz mechanic- Brooklyn Heights, NY

Views: 530

Posted By JoeAugust

Benz mechanic- Brooklyn Heights, NY

I recently purchased an '82 300D with 153K . I LOVE it.

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic who has experience with these machines (and won't break the bank)? I need a go-to guy who I can...

Forum: Tech Help

07-28-2003, 08:19 PM

Replies: 16

Oil issue

Views: 2,277

Posted By JoeAugust

thank you all, very, very much. Joe

thank you all, very, very much.

Joe

Forum: Tech Help

07-28-2003, 01:54 PM

Replies: 16

Oil issue

Views: 2,277

Posted By JoeAugust

thanks for all the good advice. I will have some...

thanks for all the good advice. I will have some taken out and make sure to use the right stuff and the right amount next time. Regarding smoking, would it be the excess that is causing that or the...

Forum: Tech Help

07-28-2003, 09:10 AM

Replies: 16

Oil issue

Views: 2,277

Posted By JoeAugust

Oil issue

I recently bought an '82 300D. Just took it to the lube-place for an oil change... Since I left there it runs fine (sonds GREAT) but is smoking, a lot!

Questions:

1. they used Castrol 10 W40...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2003, 02:07 PM

Replies: 3

Smokin'... (help!)

Views: 841

Posted By JoeAugust

Think the smoke is white (was nightime when I saw...

Think the smoke is white (was nightime when I saw it). From reading other threads. I have another thought, it says on my bill that they put 9 quarts of oil in.. (Castrol 10 W40) is that too much?...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2003, 11:09 AM

Replies: 3

Smokin'... (help!)

Views: 841

Posted By JoeAugust

Smokin'... (help!)

I am a recent owner of a '82 300D. Yesterday I got the oil changed, for the fist time. I asked someone at the local mercedes shop and they advised me to use 10 W 40.. I did.

So, the car sounds...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-08-2003, 06:17 PM

Replies: 2

wiper problem

Views: 844

Posted By JoeAugust

wiper problem

So, after the snow here a in New York, one of my windshield wipers has stopped working. At first, we thought it was just the weight of the snow on the windshield. Unfortunately, even with out it, it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-08-2003, 05:58 PM

Replies: 4

Electrical Nightmare

Views: 953

Posted By JoeAugust

Electrical Nightmare

HELP! I just bought a 300d one week ago. Love the car and thrilled to have it.

I went out for a drive today and after about 15 minutes on the road, my fan/motor (for climate control) stopped...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-04-2003, 02:22 PM

Replies: 6

NYC Diesel inspection

Views: 790

Posted By JoeAugust

Just turned 150K. Other than the hard-shift. it...

Just turned 150K. Other than the hard-shift. it seems to be running great.
thanks for the info.

Best,

Joe

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-04-2003, 12:31 PM

Replies: 6

NYC Diesel inspection

Views: 790

Posted By JoeAugust

NYC Diesel inspection

I just got my first Mercedes --'82 300D.
So far, it is a joy.

Can anyone recommend a good mechanic/NYS inspection staion to me?

Also, the car lurches forward as it shifts from 1st to 2nd. Any...

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