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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,330
Posted By g300d
Holy heck 600 clams!

Holy heck 600 clams!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By g300d
Amen brother! :beerchug:

Amen brother!

:beerchug:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2023, 11:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 772
Posted By g300d
Given a regular 'ol pump works fine, I wouldnt...

Given a regular 'ol pump works fine, I wouldnt expect too much from a uprated pump.

I agree with others that suggest looking at the radiator.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By g300d
Yeah if you have AC you need the fan

Yeah if you have AC you need the fan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2023, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 589
Posted By g300d
I think with everything up to snuff you could...

I think with everything up to snuff you could (without AC).

But I would want to keep it regardless in case of an emergency and tge extra cooling is needed for whatever reason.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2023, 03:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By g300d
Someone filled it with Bud Light, sorry... I...

Someone filled it with Bud Light, sorry...

I like the suggestion of Murkybenz, flushing out the trans with new fluid will be expensive.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By g300d
Good to hear you got your temps under control,...

Good to hear you got your temps under control, Bill.

As an update, I was finally able to backflush the system, I removed the thermostat and flushed it till clear, then refilled with distilled...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By g300d
Thats an original flexible section. Ive had...

Thats an original flexible section.

Ive had to get one repaired once, muffler shop cut out the old section welded in a new braided stainless one.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By g300d
I've had the mounts changed out for me before on...

I've had the mounts changed out for me before on a couple of OM603 cars and techs doing it would lift the engine via oil pan with a block of wood between the jack and pan, quite a few times.

EDIT:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2023, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By g300d
^True! I'm thankful for the easy access, every...

^True! I'm thankful for the easy access, every drain and fill has been from the rad and block drain. And doing it all from the top side lol!

Just did another drain and there is still a slight...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By g300d
I wasnt expecting much, as I'd been draining amd...

I wasnt expecting much, as I'd been draining amd filling it almost every day for a week or so and was getting decently clear water with a very slight tinge for a few days by then.

But what came...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By g300d
Cooling system flush - Fleetguard Restore Plus edition

The OM603 was running great with no problems in 3 or 4 long drives I've taken recently. Needle always below 100c no matter what.

I did notice the MB blue coolant in the reservoir darken a bit,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By g300d
I've had the compressor magnetic clutch/pulley...

I've had the compressor magnetic clutch/pulley bearing needing replacement on a 96 E50 and 01 CLK320. Both were compressor-out to do the job.

Servicing the pulley/clutch/bearing was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2023, 04:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By g300d
IIRC you can pull the tank strainer from the...

IIRC you can pull the tank strainer from the bottom but it will take some contortion.

Plain old soap and water is the best cleaner I've seen so far. It restored a pre filter I had to like-new lol!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2023, 04:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 847
Posted By g300d
IIRC you can pull the tank strainer from the...

IIRC you can pull the tank strainer from the bottom but it will take some contortion.

Plain old soap and water is the best cleaner I've seen so far. It restored a pre filter I had to like-new lol!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2022, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Posted By g300d
Going on 30 years of MB diesels and what makes a...

Going on 30 years of MB diesels and what makes a clacker is still mostly a mystery to me lol!

I hope you solve it, I'd love to know in case the next one I get clacks. The one before now clacked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,570
Posted By g300d
W124 would be better for what you are wanting IMO.

W124 would be better for what you are wanting IMO.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By g300d
For coolant it's recommended but not absolutely...

For coolant it's recommended but not absolutely necessary. Just pick one and stick with it, dont mix brands and types. You may end up with gunk in the system if you mix.

Transmission fluid is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2022, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By g300d
I've used no-name aluminum radiators too, on a...

I've used no-name aluminum radiators too, on a couple of turbo Subarus.

Havent noticed any difference in performance, but I like the all-aluminum welded rads because most all the rads I've ever...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By g300d
The shop I had install new rubber brake hoses on...

The shop I had install new rubber brake hoses on my W124 300D used a Motive power bleeder, so it should work?

Sorry, no details on method, was not paying attention as I was chatting with the shop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,720
Posted By g300d
The original radiator that came with the car is...

The original radiator that came with the car is the same type, aluminum with plastic end tanks.

A lot of Behr stuff is made in China now but I've used them recently on a few different vehicles and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2022, 12:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,802
Posted By g300d
Very cool build, thanks for sharing!

Very cool build, thanks for sharing!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2022, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By g300d
I get similar too on my 1990 300D OM603. Tach...

I get similar too on my 1990 300D OM603. Tach drops, AC compressor clutch cuts out too. Revving the engine a bit brings it back online.

I read somewhere a common cause is fuses in the fusebox...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 875
Posted By g300d
That would be cool! It would be a feature if...

That would be cool!

It would be a feature if it meant the important bits were replaced/overhauled already.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By g300d
Sorry for the huge pic, thanks for resizing and...

Sorry for the huge pic, thanks for resizing and uploading it!

The clunk sounds like something loose moving when hitting a sharp bump like big cracks in the road. Doesnt happen all the time, just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 715
Posted By g300d
W124 front lower arm bushing damage - clunk?

Could this be the cause of a clunk on sharp bumps?

This is on a 1990 300D.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,207
Posted By g300d
Around every 2 years is about how I remember most...

Around every 2 years is about how I remember most car makers specify changes, this is what I follow.

On brake lines, I inspect everytime the car is in the air, force of habit. I replace when I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2022, 03:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,302
Posted By g300d
Personally for AC systems I replace hoses as they...

Personally for AC systems I replace hoses as they fail. Rebuilds are fine in my experience. Many AC shops have hoses they will crimp onto your existing fittings.

No need really to do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 775
Posted By g300d
Did a bit of research on this today. Here is...

Did a bit of research on this today.

Here is a picture of all the bumpstops available for the W124. Picture from Benzworld:
...
Forum: Tech Help 08-04-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,348
Posted By g300d
Yup that should work. Be careful and good luck!

Yup that should work. Be careful and good luck!
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