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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-01-2005, 04:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 743
Posted By rhino
'83 300dt

217,000 miles. Body is in good shape, one small rust spot under rear glass. Engine running well, although likely needs a valve adjustment. Interior in good condition, no rips/tears. Asking $1500....
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 05-24-2005, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,293
Posted By rhino
Autobahn Repair, on Wynn/Trop, right before the...

Autobahn Repair, on Wynn/Trop, right before the Orleans. (702) 364-5666. Bruno used to work for the dealership, has had his shop for over a dozen years. Has several mechanics, only work on MB's....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By rhino
I am not a great mechanic, but had good luck...

I am not a great mechanic, but had good luck replacing the voltage regulator on mine, although it was likely replaced on your rebuild, still might be worth a relatively inexpensive shot...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By rhino
thanks- I'll be trying to figure out how to...

thanks-

I'll be trying to figure out how to check that check valve with the pump still on tonight. Otherwise I guess I'll order one of those and the rebuild kit, and the gasket. Hopefully I'll...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2005, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By rhino
test for rocker arm failure in vacuum pump?

1983 300DT, 205k miles.

Lost vacuum in last 100 feet before garage: brake booster, door locks, and car won't shut off without popping hood and hitting 'stop' lever.

In reading posts after a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2005, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By rhino
Good point on the rattling. Before, it would...

Good point on the rattling. Before, it would basically go away when it got to full operating temp. I will check that.

Does the Bowden cable have a direct impact on downshifting behavior? I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By rhino
post valve adjustment issues...

So, take it to local shop for valve adjustment. They said only 3 of the intake were slightly off, no exhaust. However, now, have the following new symptoms. 1) clattering/nailing more than it did...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,931
Posted By rhino
I've done that too. At a gas station, ran in to...

I've done that too. At a gas station, ran in to pay first. Guy said which pump, I said it's that one right......wait.....it was right there.....it rolled back 30 feet into a pole.

It was a 79...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By rhino
Shamelessly bumping this hoping for some...

Shamelessly bumping this hoping for some comfirmation from one of the many wise ones on the board. That the right part? Any effective shortcuts? Thanks-
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By rhino
Exhaust header pipe?

Is this what I need? If so, at $150+, ouch!

Exhaust broke late Saturday afternoon. It had been getting a bit louder, and checking out the noise was on my list of things to do Sunday. As luck would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2004, 02:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,893
Posted By rhino
I am NOT even close to any kind of an expert-...

I am NOT even close to any kind of an expert- huge disclaimer!!!

But I just replaced my voltage regulator. Not sure of what tests you can do to determine if it is or not. Fastlane has some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2004, 02:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,164
Posted By rhino
While I also have no tolerance for idiotic...

While I also have no tolerance for idiotic salespeople, I do have to mention that I have had one experience with the exact opposite. Who knows if everybody does as well, but Mike Cizmek at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,009
Posted By rhino
sounds like an SAT question. If it takes the car...

sounds like an SAT question. If it takes the car 60 minutes to go 100 miles, and a train is coming at the car at 45mph, what color is the motorcycle?

LOTS of temp guage info in the archives,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By rhino
Thanks all. I'll be checking the above tonight,...

Thanks all. I'll be checking the above tonight, as well as Sirius radio receiver (oh, please!!). I'm guessing the regulator is near the alternator? I'm still just hopeful that's all it is. Sure did...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By rhino
Battery- Stupid mistake, what did I fry?

Monday morning, running late for work. Turn the key, nothing. It had done that a few weeks ago, I jumped it and it's run fine. Well, this time, with the car pulled front-first into the garage,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,094
Posted By rhino
The screwdriver method, applied with care, worked...

The screwdriver method, applied with care, worked great for my T/C.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,710
Posted By rhino
Yes, I wonder if I can do a search on Larry's...

Yes, I wonder if I can do a search on Larry's posts and just print them out. Put that manual up on EBay for 199.99. If all else fails, you have a great shop right up 85, Donnie et al at MB Autowerks,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2004, 11:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,358
Posted By rhino
3 miles. I mean 6, round trip. Probably harder on...

3 miles. I mean 6, round trip. Probably harder on the engine than the 3+ hour drives! The downside: 60 miles to the nearest decent grocery store or restaurant. 120 to a city. So weekends I rack up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,059
Posted By rhino
might do a search too, just for fun. There's a...

might do a search too, just for fun. There's a thread out there on re-soldering some part. Just thought of it cuz one of the key indicators was having to punch defrost to get it to work again.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2004, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,272
Posted By rhino
thanks all. Noticed that my air filter...

thanks all.

Noticed that my air filter housing can be lifted up and down, it's not attached. Now I have a plan, thanks again to this forum!!
Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV) 07-28-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,822
Posted By rhino
I have had [and posted about, you need to explore...

I have had [and posted about, you need to explore the 'search' function here!! :) ] with Sig's. Number is 702-733-1910. Old german guy, not in a real hurry to do anything. I don't mind not rushing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 21,413
Posted By rhino
the last note with some personal history working...

the last note with some personal history working in dealerships reminds me of my days doing finance and insurance in dealers all over the country back in 1984. Saw the worst and the best. The best,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By rhino
up in dah U P, doncha know...yah, for sure, you...

up in dah U P, doncha know...yah, for sure, you betcha...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 21,413
Posted By rhino
Great question. I love going to mine, just, as...

Great question. I love going to mine, just, as been said, hate paying on the average 40% more than Fastlane. My last two trips: a gallon of coolant; and 4 little o-rings that go [2 at a time] on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2004, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,060
Posted By rhino
my mechanic is $65/hour, and bills, to me,...

my mechanic is $65/hour, and bills, to me, fairly. Has a big sign "We do not install customer's parts". He had a brand new Behr radiator from a junk SD, sucker was shiny new. Think he said it had an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By rhino
I'm no expert, but in the first two weeks I had...

I'm no expert, but in the first two weeks I had my 300DT, I had to make a panic stop [for the NASCAR inspired Atlanta drivers] and boiled my brake fluid. I still had brakes, but had to almost stand...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2004, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,061
Posted By rhino
You didn't say how many miles. I'm a rookie, have...

You didn't say how many miles. I'm a rookie, have had my 300DT only about ten (great) months. Paid $3000, plus about $700 to drive it coast to coast. If there's say 175,000 miles, the engine looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2004, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,291
Posted By rhino
there's always this article somebody posted...

there's always this article somebody posted once...
http://www.continentalimports.com/ser_ic20242.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2004, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By rhino
....chuckling....I DO live in Death Valley, and...

....chuckling....I DO live in Death Valley, and my guage still starts at the bottom when 'cold'. Had our first 120 day yesterday. Won't be brushing teeth with cold water for a couple months. Benz...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2004, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By rhino
Yes, I would also swing north and tour...

Yes, I would also swing north and tour Yellowstone. On the indicated route, there's a great brewpub in Boise, and fun rafting on the Payette River with Cascade Rafting. Then a bunch of miles. In...
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