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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-11-2004, 08:35 PM

Replies: 3

1982 300 Turbo For Sale

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Posted By chief_noseeum

Two more photos

Here are two more pics

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-11-2004, 08:27 PM

Replies: 3

1982 300 Turbo For Sale

Views: 1,084

Posted By chief_noseeum

Pics

I managed to shrink two of the photos.

See below.

Regards,
The Chief

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-10-2004, 09:07 PM

Replies: 3

1982 300 Turbo For Sale

Views: 1,084

Posted By chief_noseeum

Photos

The photos didn't upload. Too large.

I can email them if you are interested.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-10-2004, 09:01 PM

Replies: 3

1982 300 Turbo For Sale

Views: 1,084

Posted By chief_noseeum

1982 300 Turbo For Sale

1982 Mercedes D Turbo
200,000 miles- $700

I have decided to sell my 1982 300D Turbodiesel as a project car. The engine was damaged when an oil hose broke when I was driving it. The engine still...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-26-2004, 08:19 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

Pre Lubing the Turbo

Peter,

Thanks for the advice on pre oiling the turbo. The 123 manual also mentions this in the installation instructions.

I attended an award ceromony for my daughter tonight and there isn't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-26-2004, 01:45 PM

Replies: 2

Turbo oil drain leak

Views: 877

Posted By chief_noseeum

Oil Return Line

MarkM

The short answer is no. You cannot remove the cylindrical unit. It is part of the pressure control system and contains a spring and diaphragm attached to a valve inside of the body of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-26-2004, 01:31 PM

Replies: 45

Heating Oil?

Views: 4,039

Posted By chief_noseeum

The Red Stuff

Where I live in PA, the heating oil is dyed red. There may or may not be other additives. Two years ago I ran a test during the winter using about 30 gal of HHO (two tanks). I did not notice any...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-26-2004, 08:24 AM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

Update

Since I last posted I have obtained a used turbo through car-parts.com. I recommend the web site. It is very easy to use and I quickly found a plethora of used W123 turbos. I contacted one used parts...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-18-2004, 09:27 PM

Replies: 8

Oil in the air intake? Bad turbo seals?

Views: 2,343

Posted By chief_noseeum

Oil in Intake

Hattersguy,

I have an 82 300 TD and I have found oil in the inlet of the turbo. Not a lot of oil, but some. My explanation is that the oil from the blowby gases is separated from the intake air in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2004, 09:26 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

Turbo Removal

Thanks for the advice. I will update this thread as I make progress. I was ready to scrap the car, but I am encouraged by everyone's help so I will pursue a repair.

I looked up the procedure to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2004, 05:20 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

Update on turbo

Peter,

Thanks for the info. I checked the rotation of the turbo by spinning it. Although there is no wobble and no sticky point as the wheel rotates, I suspect that there is too much friction in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-17-2004, 01:11 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

No Boost Pressure

Since my last post, I checked the 617 turbo for boost pressure and play in the compressor wheel. I hooked up a T fitting with a pressure/vaccum gauge to the banjo intake manifold fitting near the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-13-2004, 09:20 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

More Tests

Thanks guys,

I will check the turbine for axial and radial play and also check the signal line for blockages.

Any idea how much a turbo rebuild costs? Is there someone with a website that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-13-2004, 07:21 PM

Replies: 15

W123 Turbo Issue

Views: 3,932

Posted By chief_noseeum

W123 Turbo Issue

Hi All,

I first posted on Sept 24 about my 1982 300 TD problem. To recap, one of the oil hoses ruptured while I was driving at 65 mph on the Interstate. I pulled over when the engine started to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2004, 09:12 PM

Replies: 10

Diesel Dilemma

Views: 1,232

Posted By chief_noseeum

Ready to Scap It

I flushed the engine and changed the oil today. There was no change in performance. The engine is still very weak and runs roughly. I can't hear any bearing noises or other unusual sounds. Without...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2004, 02:37 PM

Replies: 10

Diesel Dilemma

Views: 1,232

Posted By chief_noseeum

Oil Hoses

Tangofox,

My 1982 300 tubodiesel has 198,000 miles. I had replaced the oil hoses in late May becuase the old ones were leaking. I only changed the hoses between the metalic tubes and the oil...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2004, 09:47 AM

Replies: 10

Diesel Dilemma

Views: 1,232

Posted By chief_noseeum

Time for a flush?

I checked the turbo this morning. There doesn't seem to be a problem with it as it easily spins when the enigne is either hot or cold.

I noticed that the engine ran better than it had the last...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2004, 08:52 AM

Replies: 10

Diesel Dilemma

Views: 1,232

Posted By chief_noseeum

Turbo diagnosis

Brandon,

Thanks for the suggestion to check the turbo.

What was the outcome of your turbo problem?
How did you determine that the turbo was the problem?

I will check it today by spinning...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2004, 07:07 PM

Replies: 10

Diesel Dilemma

Views: 1,232

Posted By chief_noseeum

Diesel Dilemma

Hi everybody,

I am a new member psoting for the first time. I am looking for a little advice on a problem with my 1982 300 Turbodiesel.

Recently, I was driving at 65 mph when the return line...

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