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Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-03-2009, 10:25 PM

Replies: 14

Wrecked my '81 240D tonight

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Posted By Big J

Wrecked my '81 240D tonight

Like the subject says, it's probably history. Headlights, grill, hood & radiator gone. I suspect the adjuster will total it. Now I have to find a cheap replacement. Anyone around...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

03-13-2008, 08:22 AM

Replies: 21

WVO and no modifications to car, ?s

Views: 3,619

Posted By Big J

Thank you for all of the replies. I was doubting...

Thank you for all of the replies. I was doubting it was worth paying out lots of money plus the time to install a heated kit. I may want to do some minor modifications it sounds like, but the major...

Forum: Alternative Fuels

03-12-2008, 08:01 AM

Replies: 21

WVO and no modifications to car, ?s

Views: 3,619

Posted By Big J

WVO and no modifications to car, ?s

I have searched and read many many good threads on WVO. There is a mountain of information here. Many people are stating that you must have a heating system to run WVO. But splattered throughout...

Forum: Tech Help

05-25-2007, 07:56 AM

Replies: 4

Need info on 85 500SEL

Views: 749

Posted By Big J

Thanks for the input!

Thanks for the input!

Forum: Tech Help

05-24-2007, 07:15 PM

Replies: 4

Need info on 85 500SEL

Views: 749

Posted By Big J

Need info on 85 500SEL

I'm looking at an '85 500SEL with 124k miles. What mechanical issues should I be concerned about? At this juncture in the life of the car what repairs are commonly needed? In general any advice? ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-07-2007, 08:09 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

The car is sold and thankfully not to the junk...

The car is sold and thankfully not to the junk man!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-02-2007, 07:52 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

Sorry to see it get junked!

Charles, thanks for the kind words.

I have no bids on ebay and no one from here appears interested. So Friday it is junkyard bound unless someone makes some kind of offer. Look at the pics,...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-01-2007, 08:48 AM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

bump

bump

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-28-2007, 08:01 AM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

The mechanic gave me another week. He suggested...

The mechanic gave me another week. He suggested I put the car on ebay. So anyone here wants it has another week. There's one person here that has shown interest and I am waiting to hear from him. ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-26-2007, 12:40 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

bump

bump

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-25-2007, 10:17 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

Bump!

Bump!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-25-2007, 02:00 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

I'm going to try to get pics today. ...

I'm going to try to get pics today.

Waiting on a call back from the mechanic, I do not believe the car is drivable. Though the motor will run, w/o the belt to drive the water pump and such it...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-25-2007, 09:26 AM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

Make me an offer!!!!

The junk man will give me $500 for the car. The wheels are worth that. Someone make me an offer. You can part it out and make your money back and then some. I don't have a place to store it or I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-19-2007, 03:46 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

Things that have been replaced on the 300DSL

Repairs and modifications (8/2005 – Present)
** This list is from the PO, I do have some records **

Appearance and comfort:

• OEM European-spec headlights w/ “city lights”
• Clear side...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-19-2007, 03:30 PM

Replies: 18

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank

Views: 2,310

Posted By Big J

FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank has Pics

This car was purchased and sat in my driveway the majority of the 8mo I've owned it. It had an oil leak that I thought was the front main seal. I was right just didn't know really why it was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-22-2006, 04:24 PM

Replies: 25

LED vs Standard

Views: 2,397

Posted By Big J

I tried several LEDs from autolumination. The...

I tried several LEDs from autolumination. The straight LEDs were nowhere bright enough to replce the bulbs in the dash. They have a non LED bulb called a superstar. It worked great, put out too...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-07-2006, 04:08 PM

Replies: 13

Just bought a 240D, Need help with Fuel Smell in trunk

Views: 1,119

Posted By Big J

There is also the drain tube next to the filler...

There is also the drain tube next to the filler opening that can get plugged. If perchance some fuel does leak and this is plugged, you will get the smell as well.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-06-2006, 02:12 PM

Replies: 42

Shifter Console Lighting

Views: 8,675

Posted By Big J

Here's a link to a post I did with info on an LED...

Here's a link to a post I did with info on an LED replacement for the bulb in my 240D. I used a red LED in mine. Works great.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2006, 12:44 PM

Replies: 29

Ummmm...Is something missing here? 87 300SDL

Views: 2,041

Posted By Big J

Can you tap into the line going to this valve to...

Can you tap into the line going to this valve to feed a boost gauge?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-20-2006, 10:09 AM

Replies: 3

Vaccume connector - need name please

Views: 674

Posted By Big J

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-12-2006, 02:51 PM

Replies: 3

Vaccume connector - need name please

Views: 674

Posted By Big J

Vaccume connector - need name please

Can anyone tell me what the rubber connector in this pic is called so I cen get a part number to get it replaced. It is so dry rotted, it is just barely hanging on. This is located on the driver's...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-19-2006, 12:59 PM

Replies: 24

low oil pressure at idle

Views: 2,399

Posted By Big J

Here's what I found after I did some searching: ...

Here's what I found after I did some searching:
"Part Number is 015-997-94-48 and you can order from Fastlane and the usual suspects." -- I checked, they are $.34ea from Phil.

Also some useful...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-15-2006, 03:40 PM

Replies: 13

300SDL and BIG foot problem.

Views: 1,292

Posted By Big J

Well, I wear a 15 wide :rolleyes: This is not a...

Well, I wear a 15 wide :rolleyes: This is not a problem in the 240D, plenty of foot room.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-15-2006, 03:27 PM

Replies: 24

Is the valve adjustment really necessary? (video)

Views: 2,512

Posted By Big J

Just a slight hijacking of your thread DG, sorry

Does the '87 300 SDL need 15,000 mile valve adjustments like the w123 style cars do?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-14-2006, 10:27 AM

Replies: 13

300SDL and BIG foot problem.

Views: 1,292

Posted By Big J

300SDL and BIG foot problem.

I like driving the 300SDL, but I have one problem -- my big foot! My foot is big enough that I have to be careful how I place it as I press on the accelerator or I'll also be pressing the break...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-14-2006, 06:35 AM

Replies: 24

LED used to replace gear selector light -W123

Views: 5,619

Posted By Big J

Dash Update - I got some of the plastice inserts...

Dash Update - I got some of the plastice inserts from anoth dash. They looked brand new. I washed them and very carefully taped some aluminum foil to them. I placed them in their spot, put the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-12-2006, 02:13 PM

Replies: 8

'87 300sdl - spin on fuel filter

Views: 1,187

Posted By Big J

PEH, The car is new to me, as PM and so I can...

PEH,
The car is new to me, as PM and so I can keep tabs on when things were done, I'm doing an initial change of filters.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-12-2006, 06:15 AM

Replies: 8

'87 300sdl - spin on fuel filter

Views: 1,187

Posted By Big J

Thanks for the info guys. I'm planning on...

Thanks for the info guys. I'm planning on swapping the filters this weekend.

Thanks again.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-12-2006, 06:08 AM

Replies: 10

I now own a 300SDL and questions . . .

Views: 1,126

Posted By Big J

Yes, I'm psyched, the top radiator hose was soft...

Yes, I'm psyched, the top radiator hose was soft after sitting for 10 hours. So no cracked head or not cracked enough for the gasses to back pressure the system.

HitMan,
I tightened the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-11-2006, 12:31 PM

Replies: 5

'78 240D mystery starting problem

Views: 731

Posted By Big J

On my '81 240D, I had a similar problem. Put the...

On my '81 240D, I had a similar problem. Put the key in and nothing. After messing under the hood, it started.

The battery terminal was tight on the positive side, the problem was the cable...

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