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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By driad_98
200D questions...

Whunter, your ears on? :)

I got the 200D home from Kansas. It's amazing... beautiful shape.
First priority is the fully spongy brakes and the super sloppy shift linkage.
Can you tell me how to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 584
Posted By driad_98
1968 W110 200D up for consideration...

Howdy, kind folks. It's been a while, and my 240D manual -> 300D conversion is resting comfortably and in top shape!

I don't know much about W110's, butI'm considering buying a 1968 200D that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 25,684
Posted By driad_98
Any updates, man? I've read your posts and have...

Any updates, man? I've read your posts and have gleaned a lot of great information from them. I'm considering buying a nice, rust-free, complete W110 200D from '68. Seems like it's in great shape....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By driad_98
Thanks for the reply, friend. Anyone know a good...

Thanks for the reply, friend. Anyone know a good glass shop in Oakland?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,863
Posted By driad_98
I did a little math the other day... now mind my...

I did a little math the other day... now mind my car isn't nice like that but the math is interesting. In 1981 my 240D cost $24,300. In today's dollars, that's around $57,600. Seems like a good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By driad_98
What do you think... glass gasketry quandry.

Hey all. The 300(nee240)D is running great and I just got a pretty nice paintjob for it. It deserved. I hand planned on having the front and rear windshield gaskets replaced after the paint,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,981
Posted By driad_98
Right in front of me at Home Depot this couple of...

Right in front of me at Home Depot this couple of knucklehead humans tried to put a huge box (dehumidifier, I think) into their car that was parked too close to mine. They banged their door into my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,292
Posted By driad_98
Pics of your polished valve cover? :)

Pics of your polished valve cover? :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,292
Posted By driad_98
They control shift timing on a manual trans 240D?...

They control shift timing on a manual trans 240D? Like with mind control waves, or what?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,019
Posted By driad_98
Thumbs up How funny... the classic response by the...

How funny... the classic response by the non-mechanical to random new noises is "turn up the radio". Glad your car wasn't about to 'splode all over the place.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,407
Posted By driad_98
Any results for us? I have a 240d with 289K. My...

Any results for us? I have a 240d with 289K. My clutch pedal was flat this morning. I realize that it's been years since I checked my brake fluid, and the level is currently at the min line,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 119,414
Posted By driad_98
How long is your driveshaft? I have a longer one...

How long is your driveshaft? I have a longer one that came off my 240 that's in fine shape... let me know if you're interested, and I'll measure it for you. I had to buy a short one for my 240-300...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By driad_98
Thanks for the ideas, guys. I'll let you know...

Thanks for the ideas, guys. I'll let you know what I find out. The latest question that came to mind was about the feasibility of a failed fuel pump (piston seized?) could cause this... ok, ok,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2006, 04:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By driad_98
How does the fuel pump work? 300D won't prime.

Hey there, I've looked at the archives, but I'm still stumped. My car acted like the fuel filters were clogging, I changed them, it started fine, ran for about 2 minutes and crapped out. Started...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,312
Posted By driad_98
What if...

My primer pump seems to work, good seals when I take it out and cover the end with my finger... it's willing to pull fuel through the clear in-line filter, but then it won't push the fuel up the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2006, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By driad_98
Oddly... I diagnosed a defective passenger front...

Oddly... I diagnosed a defective passenger front lock pod, and also an open circuit on that one green/yellow vacuum line. I think that one had something to do with the AC compressor switch, or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2006, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By driad_98
I'm having a shutoff and locks problem... I've...

I'm having a shutoff and locks problem... I've tracked it down, I think to a leak in the vacuum circuit that begins with a green/yellow vac line in the engine compartment, right near the firewall. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By driad_98
I did leave the shocks off. Seems like a totally...

I did leave the shocks off. Seems like a totally acceptable amount of shudder at shut down. Also, the mounts are brand new, AND I have an extra set. :) So there. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 119,414
Posted By driad_98
My 240D manual -> 300D manual conversion is done!...

My 240D manual -> 300D manual conversion is done! Everything is sorted, save some kinda vacuum leak that's cropped up, taking out the shutdown and door locks. It runs great, started right up,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By driad_98
My engine swap project is done! It runs like a...

My engine swap project is done! It runs like a champ and I'm besides myself with joy at how much faster and smoother it is that the old 4 banger setup.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2006, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,431
Posted By driad_98
Yeop, looking at the differences on the wiring...

Yeop, looking at the differences on the wiring diagrams, I see where the confusion is. Thanks for reading!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By driad_98
300D Starter wire connections.

Well, things are looking good for my engine swap, but I've confused the conections for the starter. There are three connections to be made on the starter, there's a line from the battery positive...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,431
Posted By driad_98
Any help for me? I've confused the two big...

Any help for me? I've confused the two big cables that attach to the starter and I'm not sure how to determine the right way... just hooked them up how I thought was right and nothing happened, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 119,414
Posted By driad_98
Well I knocked the pins out of my tranny in order...

Well I knocked the pins out of my tranny in order to mount it to my new engine. The adaptor plate matched all the holes but one, and ALL the fasteners from the original configuration found homes in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2006, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By driad_98
Awesome, thanks for the insight. I'll definately...

Awesome, thanks for the insight. I'll definately try it without, then, and retrofit it if I need to. It'll give me time to get a welder, if need be, or just mark the bracket locations and have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By driad_98
5 cylinder diesel O.K. without engine shocks?

I don't have the proper tabs on my frame crossmember to receive the engine shocks that my new engine came with. I don't have a welder, and it's my observation that (I think) the engine stop that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By driad_98
There's this......

There's this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Air-Intake-Bracket-Diesel-300SD-300D-300CD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43946QQitemZ8038431538QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I guess I need that, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By driad_98
how's the lower housing bolted to the intake? my...

how's the lower housing bolted to the intake? my housing has three holes for studs to come through, while my intake manifold doesn't have studs... is there a bracket that adapts here? also, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By driad_98
Hey Tom. I think you may be right. The sizes...

Hey Tom. I think you may be right. The sizes are the same, the intake manifold from the 240 has a tall shoulder (with a butterfly valve inside) that meets the bottom hole of the circular housing. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2006, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 818
Posted By driad_98
Need a couple parts for my engine swap.. 300D NA

Thanks for reading.
I'm looking for an air cleaner assembly off a normally aspirated 300D. The one from the 240 motor doesn't fit the 300D motor I'm installing. Sadly, I'm not sure what all I need...
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