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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-29-2006, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,904
Posted By daverdla
I have some records from the previous owner. I...

I have some records from the previous owner. I don't know about the timing chain. I know I've never replaced it.

Sorry James, I'm looking at a new car.

Dave
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-28-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,904
Posted By daverdla
Back on the market. I stopped trying to sell it...

Back on the market. I stopped trying to sell it last september because the 1995 Diesel I was buying was sold out from under me. Anyway, I've found another vehicle. Some people asked about the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-11-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,904
Posted By daverdla
I'm asking $6500.00 but I'm open to offers. ...

I'm asking $6500.00 but I'm open to offers.

thanks for looking.

dave
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-11-2006, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,904
Posted By daverdla
Forgot to mention that somebody broke the hood...

Forgot to mention that somebody broke the hood emblem. I ordered a new one already.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-11-2006, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,904
Posted By daverdla
1986 300sdl - any interest

I need a smaller car. The sdl is a great car but it's bigger than I need. I'd like to find a nice 87 diesel wagon but so far no luck. If anyone around Philly is interested please send me an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By daverdla
Yes, it was the ball joints. I had them replaced...

Yes, it was the ball joints. I had them replaced while I was having the right rear trailing arm done. I hadn't realized how much the ride had deteriorated over time. With the new trailing arm and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,422
Posted By daverdla
My mechanic charged me $300 for the right rear...

My mechanic charged me $300 for the right rear trailing arm - labor only. I bought a used one from Potomac. I think the savings comes not only from not removing the entire rear assembly but also...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By daverdla
I sprayed every rubber part I could find and it...

I sprayed every rubber part I could find and it didn't help. I noticed that my ball joint boots were in fact split. I'm having them changed this week so I'll report back later. My mechanic isn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2005, 05:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,391
Posted By daverdla
There's a good chance it is normal depending on...

There's a good chance it is normal depending on the battery. How do you know you're starting out with a good, fully charged battery? You really need to fully charge the battery and check each...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,422
Posted By daverdla
I was reading the same thing Brian. Having to...

I was reading the same thing Brian. Having to remove the rear axle and subframe doesn't look like fun.

Anybody ever try welding in a new flange?

Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2005, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,422
Posted By daverdla
Prices for used ones are all over the map. I...

Prices for used ones are all over the map. I just ordered one from potomac for $210 that comes with most of the fittings, etc. already attached. I ordered some used stuff from them before. When...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,656
Posted By daverdla
My starter isn't working and a search turned up...

My starter isn't working and a search turned up this thread. For the past two days I had the same symptoms. Everytime I would start the car, the starter motor would disengage and spin for a second...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,422
Posted By daverdla
rear lower control arm

I dropped my kids at school and heard a new sound when I drove out of the parking lot. My car makes a lot of sounds, one more didn't worry me :dunce:. I just took off my right rear wheel and found...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,901
Posted By daverdla
squeaky creaky front end

My 300sdl has been making a squeaky noise while driving. The noise is definitely in the left front somewhere. The problem is, once the car cools down just a little it stops. In fact, on a cool...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,675
Posted By daverdla
Doesn't fastlane still have them? I bought one...

Doesn't fastlane still have them? I bought one a couple of months ago. I just had the pleasure of some clown at the wheel alignment shop snapping another one.
Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,259
Posted By daverdla
Nice car. I have to admit that I wouldn't mind...

Nice car. I have to admit that I wouldn't mind upgrading my 300sdl to a 140 diesel.
Good luck with it!
Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2005, 06:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By daverdla
The blow by was tested under load. The mechanic...

The blow by was tested under load. The mechanic said that if the blow by measurement was within spec, there wasn't any reason to do a compression test. It the blow by was too high, he'd have to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By daverdla
thanks guys. I really think it's more likely to...

thanks guys. I really think it's more likely to be the oil or tranny cooler too. Oil going past the rings and not getting burnt doesn't seem possible in an engine that runs perfectly.

I kind of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2005, 06:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By daverdla
OT - blow by - not mercedes

I'm looking at a boat with ford/lehman diesel engines. I had a diesel mechanic look at it, run it, test it, etc. He said that the engines are fine. He also measured blow by and found both engines...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-10-2005, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By daverdla
Thanks Don, they look like a good deal. Dave

Thanks Don, they look like a good deal.
Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2005, 07:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By daverdla
Looks good to me. The way you talk about it I...

Looks good to me. The way you talk about it I thought it would be terrible. I really like the wheels. That velour must be alot more comfy on cold mornings than leather! Are those new floor...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-10-2005, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By daverdla
Kumhos for 126 (300SDL)

I need a set of tires for three seasons/year (I have michelen snows for winter :santa2: - fantastic tires). The cheapest tire on Tirerack is also one of the best. Is anybody using the Kumho HP4...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,864
Posted By daverdla
Brian, Your description fits my sdl exactly. ...

Brian,
Your description fits my sdl exactly. Once the level drops 1/2 to 2/3's the light pops on depending on the attitude of the car. I find it very annoying. A short term fix I'm considering...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,705
Posted By daverdla
Hatt, I have the michelen alpine something or...

Hatt,
I have the michelen alpine something or others. They are the directional snow tires. I had to stop on a fairly steep snow covered incline a few weeks ago. I really thought I'd have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,825
Posted By daverdla
My SDL has an automatic. It's really not a good...

My SDL has an automatic. It's really not a good candidate for a five speed. In 1993, I bought a 1986 saab 900 turbo. I think it was SAAB's top model in 1986. I drove it for six years then gave it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2005, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,828
Posted By daverdla
Tom, Sorry you had to trade in. At the end of...

Tom,
Sorry you had to trade in. At the end of the day it's just a car. You can always get another. It's a shame that you just spent so much over the past year. I used to own a Toyota T100...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,756
Posted By daverdla
Thanks - I guess I'm not a good searcher. I jam...

Thanks - I guess I'm not a good searcher. I jam that flap open tomorrow.
Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By daverdla
No heat on floor

My 86 sdl has stopped blowing heat on the floor. I've gone through my repair manual on cd and searched the forum. It seems that I need to pull the side panel on the console to check vacuum and also...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2004, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By daverdla
oops, hope nobody else saw that, thanks:) Dave

oops, hope nobody else saw that, thanks:)
Dave
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2004, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By daverdla
Thumbs up Once again, the 300sdl passes the test

Well, a small test anyway. We had a little snow Sunday night - around an inch or so. Monday morning I had to make a small road trip, about 70 miles each way. This would be my first outing in snow...
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