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Diesel Discussion
04-25-2007, 08:49 PM
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rear shocks - Sachs or Bilsteins
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Just put Gabriels on my 82 300D 2 weeks ago....
Just put Gabriels on my 82 300D 2 weeks ago. 210,000 miles and I'm pretty sure I pulled the original Sachs off. Gas charge in rears was totally gone and one would not retact more than half way. Gas...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2007, 07:45 PM
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Driveshaft support bearing looks different
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KPMB82
The later ones, sometime in 82 switched to a...
The later ones, sometime in 82 switched to a center bearing without a clip and it has hard covers on each side of the bearing. The bearing is just the bearing on the shaft. The carrier is the part...
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Diesel Discussion
12-27-2006, 08:39 PM
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Mobil 1 synthetic 0-40
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KPMB82
The Mobil 1 site recommends 0-30 for cold weather...
The Mobil 1 site recommends 0-30 for cold weather and 5-30 for warmer weather. I'm using the 5-30 year round in denver. Works just fine. I would imagine the Mobil 1 people would have a fairly good...
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Diesel Discussion
08-14-2006, 09:30 PM
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240D fickle A/C compressor
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2,022
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KPMB82
So you have 12V at the clutch. You need to check...
So you have 12V at the clutch. You need to check the resistance af the clutch coil with an ohm meter. Check with one lead on each of the terminals. I beleave it should be about 4 ohms. Should be good...
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Diesel Discussion
08-03-2006, 01:44 AM
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300D Door glass
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KPMB82
Thanks Guys. I'll check out the yards here some...
Thanks Guys. I'll check out the yards here some more. Looks like any 123 sedan will work. I'll ck the bottom rails out carefully before I get a window.
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Diesel Discussion
08-02-2006, 09:41 PM
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300D Door glass
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KPMB82
300D Door glass
Hey Guys Some little ***** So and So busted out the left side door windows front and rear on my 1982 300D.:mad: The question is, will all 123 sedan glass fit or only certain years. I was talking to...
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Alternative Fuels
07-19-2006, 08:13 PM
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Vegetable oil-How many LB/Gal?
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KPMB82
I use soybean oil. It comes in 35 lb cubbies. 4.7...
I use soybean oil. It comes in 35 lb cubbies. 4.7 gal per cubbie. thats 7.44 lbs per gal. as mentioned different oils weigh diff. but it's close.
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Diesel Discussion
06-29-2006, 10:33 PM
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Fuel Overflow Leak
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KPMB82
new type does not have a screw out cap/pump. has...
new type does not have a screw out cap/pump. has a button on the end.
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Diesel Discussion
06-29-2006, 10:31 PM
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Oil In Line Between Alda And Overboost Switch
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KPMB82
the line from the alda is a pressure line. reads...
the line from the alda is a pressure line. reads boost pressure in the intake manifold. oil can come from the air filter(crank case vent) or from the turbo oil seals leaking. check the oil seperator...
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Diesel Discussion
06-29-2006, 10:19 PM
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Fuel Overflow Leak
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KPMB82
could be your vent line is clogged. as the day...
could be your vent line is clogged. as the day gets hot the tank is pressurized. and will vent out the filler cap if the vent is clogged. vent line runs under the car and comes out by the frame rail...
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Diesel Discussion
06-26-2006, 08:36 PM
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Compressor clutch not getting enough current
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KPMB82
Just to throw another variable into the mix. Have...
Just to throw another variable into the mix. Have you checked the clutch gap? Mine is about .0045" right now. Usually it will not engage on it's own. Try starting the car turn on the air and, are you...
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Diesel Discussion
03-29-2006, 12:29 AM
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The BEST oil in the world!!!
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KPMB82
I believe all Mobil 1 oil is at least "CF" rated...
I believe all Mobil 1 oil is at least "CF" rated now. the "Truck SUV' oil has the newer diesel ratings. "CF" is better than is required for your year engine and Mobil 1 is much better oil than was...
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Diesel Discussion
01-18-2006, 11:54 PM
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fuel lines
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KPMB82
The new fuel lines from MB are OK for Biodiesel....
The new fuel lines from MB are OK for Biodiesel. The cigar line is shaped that way to absorb the pulsing that is present as the fuel is returned to the tank. A regular line in it's place causes back...
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Diesel Discussion
01-12-2006, 06:40 AM
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Switch seat bottoms in 123?
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KPMB82
Yes the bottoms are the same. you can put a...
Yes the bottoms are the same. you can put a passenger seat back cover on the driver's seat but not the other way around. you have to cut a hole in the pass seat back cover for the arm rest mount.
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Diesel Discussion
12-07-2005, 12:23 AM
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12 Below? No problem!
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KPMB82
It's only 0deg F outside here tonight. Glowed...
It's only 0deg F outside here tonight. Glowed for 30 sec starter cranked for a good 30 sec, no sign of life. Took the Subaru to work. It's supposed to be -6 in the morning when I go home. I did not...
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Diesel Discussion
12-06-2005, 12:11 AM
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Go In Snow???
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KPMB82
I run a set of 4 Nokian WRs year round. They are...
I run a set of 4 Nokian WRs year round. They are severe weather rated and have an 80k mile warranty. I have 2, 70lb tubes of sand in the trunk. So far they have been great in the snow and other...
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Diesel Discussion
11-21-2005, 06:39 AM
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Flush your power steering - baby its gross in there
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KPMB82
Just a personal experience. I flushed mine with...
Just a personal experience. I flushed mine with ATF, about 2 weeks later it started to leak, then gush. Replaced it with a nice one from the bone yard. New filter again and PS fluid. That was a year...
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Diesel Discussion
09-09-2005, 03:13 AM
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EGR Disabling, Good Idea?
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KPMB82
I suggest you put a plate between the egr valve...
I suggest you put a plate between the egr valve and the intake manifold as well as pluging the vac line. plug the vac line up close to the control valve (on the valve cover) the egr valve has a...
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Car Audio and Multimedia
02-07-2005, 12:24 AM
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speaker wires and fader
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KPMB82
If you strip off the plastic covering that covers...
If you strip off the plastic covering that covers the wires going to the fader dial you will find some soldered joints. at this point you have a ground for each speaker. The common ground is added at...
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Diesel Discussion
01-25-2005, 11:25 PM
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How's your traction in snow???
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KPMB82
Recently put Nokian WRs on the 82 300D with two...
Recently put Nokian WRs on the 82 300D with two 70lb tubes of sand in the trunk. Works really well in the snow, still interesting on ice my turbo spools up rather abruptly. All in all not a bad setup...
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Diesel Discussion
01-25-2005, 11:05 PM
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0 degrees cold, will it start after 7 hours?
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KPMB82
Not in Canada, but still gets pretty cold here in...
Not in Canada, but still gets pretty cold here in denver. As an added bonus we are at 5300 ft altitude. My 82 300D sits outside for 11 hours at night here at the airport. No place to plug it in and...
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Diesel Discussion
12-13-2004, 06:58 AM
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1984 300SD Engine Trouble
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KPMB82
The eng in the 126 at the "Pull and Save" lasted...
The eng in the 126 at the "Pull and Save" lasted 2 days before it got yanked. I was miffed it sat out side the yard for 4 days I know I checked didn't check the 5th day, day six I went late imagine...
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Diesel Discussion
12-08-2004, 02:10 AM
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Power steering rebuild?
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866
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KPMB82
I put a yard pump in mine 2 months ago. It looked...
I put a yard pump in mine 2 months ago. It looked good so I just put it in, cleaned it out really well then installed it and flushed a bottle of p/s fluid through it. Works great. I was going to...
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Diesel Discussion
12-06-2004, 11:52 PM
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Exsessive Smoking Letter
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3,746
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KPMB82
Metro Denver area requires yearly emissions tests...
Metro Denver area requires yearly emissions tests for diesels, not heavy trucks (yeah that makes sense). $50 for the test at an approved testing center. The guy I use said he has tested thousands of...
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Diesel Discussion
11-29-2004, 01:37 AM
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Engine Block Heater Stopped Working
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4,329
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KPMB82
I ran my heater for the first time today (new...
I ran my heater for the first time today (new heater) it was about 20degF. ran for about 2.5 hours. at astart up my gage read about 40degC. I only ran the glow plugs for about 10 seconds, started...
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Diesel Discussion
11-17-2004, 07:59 AM
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Describe a repair you made that u are especially proud of...
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KPMB82
Rebuilt the automatic transmission in my 82 300D....
Rebuilt the automatic transmission in my 82 300D. That was 3 months and 4500 miles ago, it still works. total cost about $250. :D
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Diesel Discussion
10-21-2004, 12:06 AM
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Mercedes w123 seats
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2,132
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KPMB82
Hey I just did this. I got a very nice passenger...
Hey I just did this. I got a very nice passenger side seat at the pull and save for thirteen bucks. It was dirty but otherwise in good shape. I used it to rebuild my drivers seat that was shot,...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2004, 08:26 AM
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has anyone....
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996
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KPMB82
Yes I rebuilt mine. cost about $200, thats for...
Yes I rebuilt mine. cost about $200, thats for all the seals, friction material for the clutches and a new pressure modulator valve. I did not replace the bands, they looked fine. Get the "Automatic...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2004, 12:03 AM
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wheel swap
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1,209
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KPMB82
I have the 6 1/2 inch wide by 14 inch dia...
I have the 6 1/2 inch wide by 14 inch dia buntcake wheels (chrome) wheels on my 82 300D. with 205/60 14 tires. Only has about 3/16th of an inch clearance at the tie rod ends, no rubbing that I can...
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Diesel Discussion
09-05-2004, 11:48 PM
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A/T modulator vacuum pressure and rpm's
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1,384
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KPMB82
The curve should be pretty much a straight line...
The curve should be pretty much a straight line with about 15 at idle down to about 0 at full throttle. full vac at idle is a function of one of the vacuum switches on the valve cover ( the lower...
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