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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By airfoill
Preemptive replacement of mono valve on '87 300SDL

Hello to the group. My car is a '87 300SDL. I had another link earlier last month regarding a problem I was having with my Climate Control Unit which I was able to fix.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-09-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Problem Solved

Well I found the problem. After looking for grounding issues which is next to impossible because the connections are buried under dash, I decided to try a couple of experiments and recreate the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Where would be a good place to start regarding a...

Where would be a good place to start regarding a bad ground....most likely places to look.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Well I removed the front panel where the CCU sits...

Well I removed the front panel where the CCU sits and part of the left side passenger panel. Turned on the car when it was cold outside and found that the clicking sound is coming from the vertical...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
It was relatively cool here in Houston...

It was relatively cool here in Houston today..around 50 or so. Started up the car and with the auxiliary pump disconnected, it the CCU clicks with the blower fan coming on and off. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Thank you. I just now unplugged it. I’ll see what...

Thank you. I just now unplugged it. I’ll see what happens next when it gets cold around here in Texas.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Hi. Is this the plug? I’ve marked it with a...

Hi. Is this the plug? I’ve marked it with a small screwdriver.

Thanks!

Herb
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 938
Posted By airfoill
Red face 300SDL Climate Control Clicking When Cold Outside Temperature

Well I’ve done a search and can’t find the exact solution to my problem.
The car is 1987 300SDL.

Symptoms:

Outside temperatures colder than 50 degrees.
Activate automatic temperature by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,451
Posted By airfoill
Thanks for all the inputs so far. So when...

Thanks for all the inputs so far. So when separating the transmission from the engine, will the engine stay balanced while in the engine bay or will it need to be supported?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,451
Posted By airfoill
A friend of mine says he will lend me his...

A friend of mine says he will lend me his transmission jack so that shouldn't be a problem.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,451
Posted By airfoill
Using regular ramps, is there enough room to remove transmission of a 240D?

Hello to the group. I'm planning on swapping out the automatic transmission from my '82 240D with a rebuilt one using a transmission jack. Is there enough room to remove and swap out the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,990
Posted By airfoill
If it was years ago, that was me!!

If it was years ago, that was me!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,990
Posted By airfoill
Can the a/c condenser be flushed in place on '87 300SDL?

I'm presently rebuilding the a/c system of my 300SDL. I've removed the compressor, expansion valve and the dryer. All three will be replaced with new. My next step is flushing everything. Assuming...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By airfoill
I'm installing a new compressor, new expansion...

I'm installing a new compressor, new expansion valve and new dryer. My plan is when all the old compressor, expansion valve and dryer are removed, that's when I plan on flushing the entire system. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By airfoill
Don't I have to flush out the entire system of...

Don't I have to flush out the entire system of the old PAG oil because of its incompatability with R-12? Even though the PAO 68 appears to be compatable with all oils, what about the old residual...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By airfoill
Jay Bob. After reading the link you sent I'm...

Jay Bob. After reading the link you sent I'm still not clear about the distribution of the oil. The link talks about specific component replacement and how much oil to add following a component...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By airfoill
If you are able to find a good source let me...

If you are able to find a good source let me know; especially the left side. I've been looking for the longest time!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By airfoill
Hello Jay Bob. I've looked for the sump drain...

Hello Jay Bob. I've looked for the sump drain bolt. I can't find it. I'm uploading a picture to see if you can point me in the right direction. Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By airfoill
What's the best way to flush new a/c compressor on a 87 300SDL?

I'm about ready to reconvert from R-134 back to R-12 and purchased a new Denso compressor that already has oil installed compatable to the R-134. What's the best way to remove that oil from the unit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By airfoill
There is nothing in the compressor instructions...

There is nothing in the compressor instructions about an oil tank. You have to turn the compressor upside down to get oil out during manufacture. Dryer says nothing about how to add oil.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By airfoill
I've been able to locate some information...

I've been able to locate some information regarding the refrigerant capacity.

1989-1990 300CE ... R12 35.00 Mineral 7.75
300E ... R12 35.00 Mineral 7.75
300SE ... R12 46.00 ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By airfoill
Converting 1987 300SDL from R-134 to R-12

Hello to the group. I have a 1987 300SDL that was converted years ago by the previous owner from R-12 to R-134. The A/C has finally given up due to the compressor. The cooling capacity inside the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-09-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By airfoill
Thanks Mike. I intend to get rid of the carpet...

Thanks Mike. I intend to get rid of the carpet mats ( the ones with the black backing that I bought to initially protect the original carpets). I want to keep the original carpets but I need to...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 08-09-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By airfoill
Needing Help

I need to ask the forum if there is a way to get clean the original carpet as seen on the staining left behind from the floor mats. What happened is that during the years, the backing off the floor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,015
Posted By airfoill
Are healight doors no longer produced?

I've looked on pelican parts and other websites and no one has headlamp doors available! Are they no longer produced? Will they ever be produced again? I have an '82 240D.

Thanks

Herb
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By airfoill
When I push up at the pivot point where the rivet...

When I push up at the pivot point where the rivet is centered, it will straighten but when released it snapped back to its crooked position. I was able to bend the end slightly and took out most if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By airfoill
Brand new thermostat looks defective

Hello to the group. I've attached a picture of a brand new Wahler thermostat for my 92 300D 2.5 turbo. The bottom of the thermostat looks crooked. The spring inside the shaft is pushing it out in a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By airfoill
Isn't checking date code applicable to those with...

Isn't checking date code applicable to those with the screws on the faceplace? The vacuum pump that is installed right now doesn't have any screws on the faceplace; from what I've read, these are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By airfoill
I have a '92 300D 2.5 Turbo with the dreaded...

I have a '92 300D 2.5 Turbo with the dreaded original vacuum pump (it has no screws on the faceplate). Which is the better replacement pump: Pierburg or Febi?

Thanks

Herb
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,728
Posted By airfoill
I had a similar occurance where the starter...

I had a similar occurance where the starter switch sometimes worked and sometimes it didn't. It turned out that the plug at the neutral safety switch attached to the transmission wasn't fully...
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