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Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,199
Posted By mcaro
Thanks to all that replied. The car was covered...

Thanks to all that replied. The car was covered under arbitration and has been taken back. Mechanical stuff doesn't bother me but body/chassis stuff does greatly. And along those lines regarding...
Forum: Tech Help 02-13-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,199
Posted By mcaro
W124 Frame Damage - Opinions Please

I fear I just acquired the proverbial lipstick on a pig car, 1995 E300 Diesel beautiful on the outside, but ohh what's on the underside... This vehicle was acquired at auction.

In my review of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-26-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,930
Posted By mcaro
To close the loop on this thread I went with the...

To close the loop on this thread I went with the primer bulb method as confirmed by CI and NJ300 because it made the most sense. West Marine was close to work and pulling the glow plugs really was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,930
Posted By mcaro
om602 Priming Fuel System

I just replaced the injection pump on my om602 1991 300D 2.5 and wanted a way to streamline the fuel priming process to save the starter and battery.

I'm thinking of two methods.

1.) An...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 798
Posted By mcaro
I've replaced the A/C Clutch/Coil on my '87 wagon...

I've replaced the A/C Clutch/Coil on my '87 wagon and '91 sedan, both were Denso compressors and the job is DIY if you're a DIY'er. I would definately get the clutch/coil from MB. Really not a bad...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By mcaro
You'll want to take a close look at the intake...

You'll want to take a close look at the intake manifold gasket itself. If that turns out to be the issue, it's an easy project, but lots of pieces to take off... Be sure to get new plactic clips...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 11:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
Speedy, I didn't have access to FSM and for...

Speedy,

I didn't have access to FSM and for my unit the procedure really wasn't all that involved. Again, I did this on my '91 5-cylinder OM602 on a Denso 10PA15C. I see you have (2) OM603's and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2005, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
I had all ready well reached my frustration point...

I had all ready well reached my frustration point Saturday when all this went down, literally...

Yes, the #7 fuse has blown consistantly 3 times shifting into drive after backing up with the A/C...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2005, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
It's been a while but I wanted to report back. I...

It's been a while but I wanted to report back. I ordered the A/C clutch and rebuilt PBU from Phil here at Fastlane. The A/C clutch really isn't all that bad a job. This is on a 1991 300D 2.5T...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
I didn't have the time to purchase a DVM this...

I didn't have the time to purchase a DVM this weekend and troubleshoot, too much going on with wife and family. What I did do however, was reconnect the heater water valve and install the PBU from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
Jim, I'm not as comfortable troubleshooting...

Jim,

I'm not as comfortable troubleshooting electrical stuff as mechanicals and thus the reason this post is a bit vague, my apologies to all lending a hand here!!

The #7 fuse is 16A.

You...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2005, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
Ok, there were a few other devices on fuse #7...

Ok, there were a few other devices on fuse #7 (compressor, relay aux fan, transmission electrics.).

Per Tim's advice, I unplugged the climate PBU controller and the car stopped blowing #7 fuse. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2005, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
From what I can recall other devices on the...

From what I can recall other devices on the circuit include:

Back up lamps
Heater Valve
Water Pump - Which I'm guessing is the Aux h2o pump
Heated washer nozzels
Climate Control

I think...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,995
Posted By mcaro
Always blowing hot - 91 300D 2.5T

In addition to always blowing hot air (out all vents) but mainly defrost, I keep blowing the #7 fuse. I started unplugging what's on that circuit and today I unplugged the aux h2o pump and water...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By mcaro
Michael, The Starter R&R on a W124 diesel is...

Michael,

The Starter R&R on a W124 diesel is quite simple, only two bolts (no hex like the W123) that are easily accessed from under the car. I did my wagon and it might have taken an hour.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2005, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,462
Posted By mcaro
You've already gotten some good advice here from...

You've already gotten some good advice here from others on the w124 cars...

One thing I like to check when buying a used MB are the VIN stickers that are on the body panels. MB started this...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-05-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,316
Posted By mcaro
Agreed.... :) remove that factory fader. In my...

Agreed.... :) remove that factory fader. In my w124s, I removed the entire wiring loom associated with the factory fader set-up. The thing was so buggered up on the wagon that the thumb control...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-20-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 8,467
Posted By mcaro
I wasn't ready for another but this one came...

I wasn't ready for another but this one came up... 1987 300TDT (White/Blue) 109K Orig Owner trading in for a new MB. Can't pass it up... That'll make 4 oil burners in the driveway !!

Me thinks I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,722
Posted By mcaro
Luke, I just sent you an email, give me a...

Luke,

I just sent you an email, give me a call...

Mark
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2004, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By mcaro
IMHO Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner if you...

IMHO Timing Chain and Chain Tensioner if you haven't already replaced these items. Having BT 300K+ in my old W123, I was sure it was indestructible until that fateful day, sitting at a red light,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2004, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,068
Posted By mcaro
The 123s had the aux pump passenger side front. ...

The 123s had the aux pump passenger side front. The 124s, the aux pump is on the drivers side under the washer fluid bottle.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2004, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By mcaro
IIRC there is a fuse for the Low Beam, and...

IIRC there is a fuse for the Low Beam, and obviously check that first. I think there are other items on that circuit as well so you would have noticed something else not working. There should be a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By mcaro
gsxr, Thanks for the cudos... took me quite...

gsxr,

Thanks for the cudos... took me quite a bit longer as my wife went out to play and I was working on the intake job while watching the kids Ben (2.5) and Ian. Don't really want to do it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By mcaro
Well... as it turned out, it was the intake...

Well... as it turned out, it was the intake manfold gasket that was leaking. What a huge PITA though to R&R, lots of little stuff to take off and keep track of... The gasket was broken on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2004, 12:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By mcaro
No, I am or would be concerned about those...

No, I am or would be concerned about those issues, but I checked blow-by by opening the oil cap on the valve cover and pulling the dip stick, and there was no chuff... chuff... of smoke so I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,038
Posted By mcaro
I had a very similar problem with my 2.5T, only...

I had a very similar problem with my 2.5T, only with the passenger side headlight and it turned out to be the connector. At the time, I took advantage of my mechanic having a generic connector...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2004, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By mcaro
Peter and Sixto, Thank you for your replies....

Peter and Sixto,

Thank you for your replies. I just bought this car and boy is she a beauty... Came from the original owner who took advantage of the European delivery program when he bought it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By mcaro
603 IP leaking engine oil

I just aquired a pristine 1987 300D and since I have been driving it I have noticed an engine oil leak on top of the injection pump just behind the spider fuel lines. The oil is spraying past the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2004, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,139
Posted By mcaro
I just wanted to follow up on this issue as I...

I just wanted to follow up on this issue as I have corrected the problem without replaceing any major components, namely the transmission.

While I was having the shifting anomoly, the car's glow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2003, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,139
Posted By mcaro
Thanks Dave, I did search over at the...

Thanks Dave,

I did search over at the mbz.org list and found someone with a similar but not the same problem. Their tranny had just been re-built and after 25K it would not shift out of 1st. The...
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