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Doug Vazquez
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
08-04-2003, 08:02 PM
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WTB 116 Steering gear
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Doug Vazquez
WTB 116 Steering gear
I have a 1980 300 SD that is starting to leak faster. I will need another steering gear box. If someone has one that was replaced recently, then the car wrecked or something like that, give me a...
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Diesel Discussion
12-29-2002, 08:08 PM
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Power window switch problem?
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Doug Vazquez
The console switch had dirty contacts within the...
The console switch had dirty contacts within the mechanism. It was not allowing power to get to up side of either the front switch or the rear switch.
The moral of the story is: If the motor...
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Diesel Discussion
12-21-2002, 11:40 AM
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Power window switch problem?
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Doug Vazquez
Power window switch problem?
Hello all,
This obviously is not a diesel question, however I know their are several of you with the older cars that may have experience in this area.
The passenger side rear window will go...
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Diesel Discussion
12-15-2002, 08:11 PM
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Water in car
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Doug Vazquez
Water in car
Recently my daughter reported that the front passenger footwell carpet is wet. The last couple of winters the footwell has been dry. Before this I had done a bandaid reseal of the windshield seal. ...
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Diesel Discussion
12-04-2002, 01:29 PM
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I want a W116 300SD!!
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Doug Vazquez
We have a Navy blue with Palomino interior,...
We have a Navy blue with Palomino interior, Stella. I bought it for the kids to get to school and back economically and safely. We love the car. It is simple enough that I can do most of the work...
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Diesel Discussion
11-30-2002, 12:07 PM
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Driver's door lock
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Doug Vazquez
I think you should be able to find that part at a...
I think you should be able to find that part at a wrecking yard. It should be replaceable, although I have not looked at the feasability of doing this repair specifically.
Doug
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Diesel Discussion
11-30-2002, 11:08 AM
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Driver's door lock
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Doug Vazquez
I was able to work on the lock yesterday. It was...
I was able to work on the lock yesterday. It was a relatively easy fix. It would have been real nice to have a new cylinder, but this will do for now.
After I cleaned everything up, I was able...
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Diesel Discussion
11-24-2002, 07:41 PM
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Driver's door lock
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Doug Vazquez
I checked three places online - Fast Lane,...
I checked three places online - Fast Lane, Benzbin, and mbz.org. All three were within about five dollars of each other, $175 or so. I would like to try to get the cylinder ironed out. The little...
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Diesel Discussion
11-24-2002, 12:18 PM
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Driver's door lock
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Doug Vazquez
Driver's door lock
Just to confirm what my archive search found:
The driver's door lock will not lock or unlock with the key. It has been acting up a little for about the last year. It sounds like the only way to...
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Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted
09-21-2002, 11:44 AM
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Parting Out 78 Sd
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782
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Doug Vazquez
I may be interested in some interior parts if...
I may be interested in some interior parts if they are match a palomino interior. I could use the following parts.
1. Under dash covers for both sides.
2. The piece of trim that installs at...
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Diesel Discussion
09-21-2002, 11:21 AM
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Vacuum Pump going south!?!?!?!?!?!
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Doug Vazquez
My pump may be getting tired also. Is the pump...
My pump may be getting tired also. Is the pump in my car the same diaphragm type pump as this? Also, can a leaking diaphragm allow crankcase oil to migrate out of the engine onto my driveway...
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Diesel Discussion
08-18-2002, 09:32 AM
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Pacific NW Diesel Meet - August 17! All invited - details inside
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Doug Vazquez
I am sorry I did not make it to the meet. I got...
I am sorry I did not make it to the meet. I got a late start because my kids were playing in a soccer tournament. Sean's game got over about 11 AM. Mapquest estimated the time to be about one...
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Diesel Discussion
07-17-2002, 10:09 PM
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Oil on floor mat
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Doug Vazquez
Thanks for the replies, all. The turbo drain...
Thanks for the replies, all.
The turbo drain and air filter drain are both OK. The car does not seem to have leaked much latley. I don't know what caused the most recent puddle, but I don't...
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Diesel Discussion
07-15-2002, 11:38 PM
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Oil on floor mat
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Doug Vazquez
Thanks Kyle, That makes sense, because just...
Thanks Kyle,
That makes sense, because just recently I noticed a new oil stain on the concrete. Maybe the diaphragm just started to leak. Are there any other telltale signs that would indicate...
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Diesel Discussion
07-14-2002, 12:02 PM
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Oil on floor mat
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Doug Vazquez
Rick, Have you had any luck retightening the...
Rick,
Have you had any luck retightening the fitting? I guess that would be worth a try, if one can tell that the fitting is leaking. If not, I guess buying a used one would be kind of a crap...
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Diesel Discussion
07-14-2002, 10:34 AM
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Oil on floor mat
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Doug Vazquez
Oil on floor mat
I have read somewhere about oil on the driver's floor mat. I think I read that something about the oil pressure gauge leaks eventually. Could someone get me started in the right direction?
...
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Diesel Discussion
06-23-2002, 11:24 AM
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Please dont put anything but Blistein shocks
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Doug Vazquez
I am totally happy with the Bilstein "Comforts" I...
I am totally happy with the Bilstein "Comforts" I installed about 15,000 miles ago.
Doug V.
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Diesel Discussion
06-23-2002, 11:20 AM
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Turbo drain pipe relacement.
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Doug Vazquez
I have replaced the seals on the air cleaner...
I have replaced the seals on the air cleaner drain and the turbo drain with out removing the turbo. It was a real pain in the butt! If I was to do it again, I would definately remove the turbo. I...
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Diesel Discussion
06-20-2002, 11:35 PM
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Pacific NW Diesel Meet - August 17! All invited - details inside
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Doug Vazquez
I would like to come to the meet and see all the...
I would like to come to the meet and see all the diesel Benzes. The only problem I have is I am afraid that all the cars there will be totally mint examples of their models! Then I show up with old...
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Diesel Discussion
06-20-2002, 11:25 PM
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Weird sound from drive train
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Doug Vazquez
Weird sound from drive train
Lately I have noticed a somewhat medium pitched moan that seems to be originating at the left rear corner of the car. It seems to do it while accelerating from either a stop or near stop, and only...
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Diesel Discussion
06-08-2002, 10:27 AM
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OK! Northwest gathering!?
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2,338
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Doug Vazquez
I may be able to make a meet in the Seattle area,...
I may be able to make a meet in the Seattle area, depending on the timing. I would love to see a bunch o' diesels clattering in unison. I am about two hours away if driving on I-5 early in the...
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Diesel Discussion
03-21-2002, 11:16 PM
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Still rough idle
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Doug Vazquez
Thanks for the update Don. Keep me posted as to...
Thanks for the update Don. Keep me posted as to your progress.
Doug
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Diesel Discussion
03-06-2002, 08:51 PM
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Still rough idle
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3,745
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Doug Vazquez
Diesel Don, Are you planning to change...
Diesel Don,
Are you planning to change injectors soon? Let me know if it makes any difference.
Doug
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Diesel Discussion
03-05-2002, 07:58 PM
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Still rough idle
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3,745
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Doug Vazquez
Diesel Don, We are getting in the low to mid...
Diesel Don,
We are getting in the low to mid twenties. Most of the miles are around town. I try to get her out on the open road at least once a week for a few miles if not an extended trip.
I...
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Diesel Discussion
03-04-2002, 10:56 PM
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Still rough idle
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3,745
Posted By
Doug Vazquez
Smooth cold idle, rough warm idle
Diesel Don,
I have noticed that the car idles very smooth while it is cool. After a drive that brings it to operating temperature, it starts doing the - mmmmm buh mmmmm buh mmmmm - thing.
...
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Diesel Discussion
02-24-2002, 11:17 AM
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1979 300sd
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2,079
Posted By
Doug Vazquez
We have had a 1980 300 SD for almost two years. ...
We have had a 1980 300 SD for almost two years. It is proving to be a great daily driver. I have been working regularly to bring it close to its original splendor. It drives nice and, for a 22...
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Diesel Discussion
02-18-2002, 08:10 PM
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Still rough idle
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3,745
Posted By
Doug Vazquez
Thanks for the replies. I have adjusted the...
Thanks for the replies.
I have adjusted the valves twice in the last six months so I think I should be good in that department. It would porbably be cheaper to do a compression test as the next...
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Diesel Discussion
02-17-2002, 08:57 PM
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2
Found drain tubes
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1,142
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Doug Vazquez
Found drain tubes
I was under the car today assessing the condition of the flex discs. While looking at the front disc I noticed four drain tubes - two on each side of the transmission.
They have a kind of one...
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Diesel Discussion
02-17-2002, 08:38 PM
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22
Still rough idle
Views:
3,745
Posted By
Doug Vazquez
I guess my theory is that she has one bad...
I guess my theory is that she has one bad injector that does not atomize the fuel adequately. Idle speed is the only speed at which it is very noticeable. Does this theory sound plausible?
...
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Diesel Discussion
02-17-2002, 12:11 PM
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Still rough idle
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3,745
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Doug Vazquez
Still rough idle
Hello all,
Well, I just ran a large bottle of Techron through the engine. I mixed it with about 10 gallons of fresh fuel. I wanted to run another can of Diesel Purge through her, but can not...
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