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Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-17-2024, 04:49 PM

Replies: 7

NEED HELP. 1986 300SDL Electrical Issues

Views: 769

Posted By Benzadream

^^^ This is an excellent post with great advice! ...

^^^ This is an excellent post with great advice! Very logical and methodical. The only way to fly^^^

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-08-2024, 09:15 AM

Replies: 33

E300D - need help

Views: 2,129

Posted By Benzadream

The OBDII should be under there.....somewhere. ...

The OBDII should be under there.....somewhere.
The issue with the 16 pin OBDII port, should you find it, is that it supplies only a limited amount of data/information. I can't be certain, but it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-07-2024, 01:00 PM

Replies: 20

300CD Starting Issues

Views: 1,474

Posted By Benzadream

All absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries that...

All absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries that I've come across over the last few years have had the letters "AGM" fairly prominently displayed somewhere on the battery (top or side or both). They're...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-07-2024, 12:00 PM

Replies: 33

E300D - need help

Views: 2,129

Posted By Benzadream

Chances are "McParts Auto" won't have the...

Chances are "McParts Auto" won't have the connector you need. They usually only have a basic OBDII code reader/connector.
You probably don't want the inexperienced counter person anywhere near that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-05-2024, 02:26 PM

Replies: 33

E300D - need help

Views: 2,129

Posted By Benzadream

Greetings from another "senior" who's no stranger...

Greetings from another "senior" who's no stranger to those "moments", too. I have a '97 E300D with about 155k on the odo. Mine has also been a great car. However, I did have a few issues similar...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-19-2023, 09:14 AM

Replies: 27

W123 potentiometer question...

Views: 1,859

Posted By Benzadream

Hey now, great news! Congrats! Always so...

Hey now, great news! Congrats! Always so satisfying to figure it out, fix it yourself and get everything back to mormal and functioning properly. Cheers!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2023, 09:09 AM

Replies: 15

722.315 transmission question

Views: 1,868

Posted By Benzadream

Thanks for the info! Appreciate the MB shop...

Thanks for the info! Appreciate the MB shop manual reference. The correct fluid level check, using the ATF dipstick, has always seemed a bit mysterious with a variety of opinions as to the correct...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-04-2023, 09:30 AM

Replies: 9

Finding vacuum leak, ‘84 300D

Views: 1,164

Posted By Benzadream

This is a fairly good troubleshooting guide, if...

This is a fairly good troubleshooting guide, if you've not already seen it. Quite clear and methodical. There is also a link within for troubleshooting the door lock actuators.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-02-2023, 12:16 PM

Replies: 1,601

Diesel Cheaper than Gasoline !!!

Views: 161,025

Posted By Benzadream

Yesterday, 09/01/23, SW PA Diesel $4.29 ...

Yesterday, 09/01/23,
SW PA

Diesel $4.29
RUG $3.89

Odd to see diesel, here, lower than the Carolinas, and RUG not very much higher.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-27-2023, 11:33 AM

Replies: 15

722.315 transmission question

Views: 1,868

Posted By Benzadream

^^^^Excellent find ^^^^ Great info for anyone...

^^^^Excellent find ^^^^ Great info for anyone with a W123 w/automatic. Thanks for the detective work!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-05-2023, 07:34 AM

Replies: 36

Harsh thud or clunk when shifting from Park or N to Drive or Reverse

Views: 9,990

Posted By Benzadream

Just wanted to acknowledge your noteworthy...

Just wanted to acknowledge your noteworthy milestones. "Kudos" to you and "Congrats", as well. It is truly amazing that, at the age of 83, you're still "gettin her up on jackstands" and "crawlin'...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-03-2023, 04:41 PM

Replies: 1,601

Diesel Cheaper than Gasoline !!!

Views: 161,025

Posted By Benzadream

Diesel for $4.18, not too bad. What area of...

Diesel for $4.18, not too bad.
What area of the country?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-31-2023, 02:46 PM

Replies: 8

1978 240D shock replacement question

Views: 893

Posted By Benzadream

You say your car handles great? Sounds like your...

You say your car handles great? Sounds like your shocks are fine. It never ceases to amaze me how well made and long lasting many of the OE parts can be on these cars.
Unless you're "lookin for a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2023, 08:32 PM

Replies: 12

Something wrong with the climate control in my SLD- same temp outside as inside

Views: 788

Posted By Benzadream

Old R4

Here's my '83 240D discharge temp a few days ago. Ambient was 85 degrees with humidity approx. 90%. I was driving on secondary roads (traffic, stop lights, 40-45 mph). The system was converted to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-19-2023, 09:00 AM

Replies: 12

Something wrong with the climate control in my SLD- same temp outside as inside

Views: 788

Posted By Benzadream

No problem. R12 is still the best, hands down!...

No problem. R12 is still the best, hands down! Your utilization of it explains a lot! After posting I figured you probably had " all your ducks in a row". Hopefully other users will benefit from...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-18-2023, 08:10 PM

Replies: 12

Something wrong with the climate control in my SLD- same temp outside as inside

Views: 788

Posted By Benzadream

I have no idea how you'd check calibration of the...

I have no idea how you'd check calibration of the dash mounted thermometer. However, the other one, inserted into the vent, is very easy to check and calibrate.
Take a small glass or cup, deep...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-18-2023, 11:42 AM

Replies: 12

Something wrong with the climate control in my SLD- same temp outside as inside

Views: 788

Posted By Benzadream

38° F. is an amazing discharge temperature! Very...

38° F. is an amazing discharge temperature! Very impressive! Kudos.
Just out of curiosity, what was the relative humidity that day?
Also wondered when you last calibrated your analog...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-13-2023, 11:00 AM

Replies: 25

Door Locking Issue, W123

Views: 2,827

Posted By Benzadream

WOW, is right! Totally agree with Nate. Truly...

WOW, is right! Totally agree with Nate. Truly amazing!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-11-2023, 03:12 PM

Replies: 12

Micro-Controller Projects for W123

Views: 1,076

Posted By Benzadream

WOW! This entire thread is really amazing! ...

WOW! This entire thread is really amazing!
WOW! Am I ever old :>(

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-09-2023, 11:39 AM

Replies: 7

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

Views: 825

Posted By Benzadream

Fixed, indeed!

Thanks Nate. Always appreciate and look forward to your input and generous sharing of your wealth of knowledge.
One thing I forgot to mention regarding the front end rebuild: I had to purchase,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-08-2023, 04:39 PM

Replies: 7

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

Views: 825

Posted By Benzadream

Well, finally got the front end back together...2...

Well, finally got the front end back together...2 new lower ball joints, new shocks, new springs, 1 new upper control arm and bushings, idler arm bushings and a steering damper. All I can say is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-08-2023, 12:40 PM

Replies: 7

Single Port Vacuum Pump Rebuild?

Views: 960

Posted By Benzadream

Here's an amazing post by an incredibly...

Here's an amazing post by an incredibly knowledgeable and talented mechanic/craftsman.
Tons of really great info here. More than you'd ever want to know about the vacuum pump. It'll answer a lot...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2023, 05:27 PM

Replies: 4

Clutch issue in 1983 240D

Views: 717

Posted By Benzadream

"reverse"!?!

"reverse"!?!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-21-2023, 08:42 PM

Replies: 15

Keys for gray market '84 300d

Views: 1,578

Posted By Benzadream

My '83 240D, w/218k, came with only 1 key and it...

My '83 240D, w/218k, came with only 1 key and it was badly worn. Wanting to have a new key and a spare, I had similar experiences with blanks and locksmiths. I found a seller on fleabay who had...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-19-2023, 09:24 AM

Replies: 7

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

Views: 825

Posted By Benzadream

Thanks for the very informative response. Before...

Thanks for the very informative response. Before posting the question, I had just changed the ATF and filter. Also drained the torque converter. Done while fluid was "hot". The old fluid wasn't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2023, 05:25 PM

Replies: 7

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

Views: 825

Posted By Benzadream

Vacuum bits....

Thanks very much for that excellent response. It's quite helpful and sheds light on a fairly mysterious aspect of these cars.
My '83 240D doesn't have the "Bowden cable".
My car does seem to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2023, 10:07 AM

Replies: 7

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

Views: 825

Posted By Benzadream

Vacuum system bits and pieces....

'83 240D automatic 219k miles

Going through my vacuum system (hoses, ck valves, etc.). A few questions:
What is the purpose/function of the green "dashpot" (as I've seen it called) that comes off...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-13-2023, 06:44 PM

Replies: 1,601

Diesel Cheaper than Gasoline !!!

Views: 161,025

Posted By Benzadream

$3.38 south east Ohio. $4.49 south west PA

$3.38 south east Ohio. $4.49 south west PA

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-09-2023, 06:48 PM

Replies: 8

1985 300d: passenger mirror won't angle enough toward me

Views: 1,301

Posted By Benzadream

Very good post. This is absolutely 100% CORRECT....

Very good post. This is absolutely 100% CORRECT. IMHO, probably the majority of the driving public has no idea how to properly adjust either SIDE VIEW mirror, if they're even using them AT ALL....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-30-2022, 06:03 PM

Replies: 13

Vacuum funny stuff....

Views: 1,068

Posted By Benzadream

Thanks for that info. Good to know!

Thanks for that info. Good to know!

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