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Tech Help
07-08-2003, 10:11 PM
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1987 420sel longevity ????
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IMUL
1987 420sel longevity ????
I have a friend who is interested in a 1987 420sel. Seems to run extremley well & has recieved good care (according to the svc records). The only conern is the 188k on the odometer. How many more...
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Diesel Discussion
04-30-2001, 12:21 AM
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Seen gas prices lately, vs. diesel?
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IMUL
I filled-up both cars tonight ... #2 was a $1.26...
I filled-up both cars tonight ... #2 was a $1.26 per gallon ... regular leadless was $1.57 per gallon at the same station :) :) :).
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Diesel Discussion
04-19-2001, 11:07 PM
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Oil poll for diesels only. (Brand, not opinon)
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IMUL
Chevron Delo 400
Chevron Delo 400
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Diesel Discussion
04-14-2001, 07:59 PM
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Altitude compensator on IP
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IMUL
Just one addition to what jerryb stated. I happen...
Just one addition to what jerryb stated. I happen to mention to the parts manager at my local mb dealer that I was planning on adjusting the alt compensator (over 2 years ago). He warned me to be...
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Diesel Discussion
04-10-2001, 05:00 PM
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Motor / engine keeps running
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You stated that you "had a little difficulty...
You stated that you "had a little difficulty turning the ignition but finally got engine turned on". Did you mean that the engine was hard start or that you had difficulty turning the key? If the...
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Diesel Discussion
04-06-2001, 06:45 PM
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How to get HP increase in a diesel (240D)
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IMUL
Swapping cams/cam towers wouldn't do anything as...
Swapping cams/cam towers wouldn't do anything as far as power increase on a 240d. I've read a post on another bbs of an owner adding a turbo to a 240d. As Aaron said, it's not worth the trouble. If...
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Diesel Discussion
03-23-2001, 09:40 PM
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3.5 Diesel
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IMUL
I'm in total agreement.
I've driven a few of 90's SD's when my Dad was searching for one. The level of refinement (as far acceleration,smoke and smoothness, etc) was almost "undiesel like" (I do mean that as a complement)....
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Diesel Discussion
03-22-2001, 10:02 PM
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thinking about buying a 91 SD 350
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IMUL
On the way home yesterday, I came-up beside a...
On the way home yesterday, I came-up beside a beautiful black w126 350sdl at a red-light that was putting out more smoke at idle than a lot of mb diesels put out at full load. I lowered my window...
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Diesel Discussion
03-15-2001, 06:55 PM
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LONG trip for 83 300D
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IMUL
#2
On a trip that long, I suggest that you carry a jug of diesel in the trunk. Running out of diesel fuel in the middle of nowhere without a cell phone would really take the fun out of any trip - long...
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Tech Help
03-07-2001, 10:13 PM
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1991 300D 2.5 NOT for sale
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IMUL
Fast Forward a few years (or months) down the road
You've avoided the "blues" that us gear heads deal with when we've let our "baby" go for the most rational reasons:
"Why did I ever get rid of my _______ (fill in the blank with your most beloved...
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Diesel Discussion
03-06-2001, 07:56 PM
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240D Fan Clutch
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Our 240d has A/C, but no fan clutch here. ...
Our 240d has A/C, but no fan clutch here.
BTW can-do, the "noise" of a diesel (or the 4 cylinder symphony in the case of the 240d) does have it's advantages. I play the role of Mr Mom (as I am...
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Tech Help
03-06-2001, 07:37 PM
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Help! 123 won't start - electrical prob.
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IMUL
As steve said ......
Lack Of Voltage. I had the EXACT symptoms in our SD recently. Turns out that the negative battery terminal was corroded. I cleaned the terminals and haven't had the problem since. :):)
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Diesel Discussion
03-06-2001, 07:15 PM
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Choke Replacement??
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IMUL
silverbullet, I have to replace the idle...
silverbullet,
I have to replace the idle speed controller in the 240 this weekend (even though I did it about 2 1/2 years ago :( ). As patsy stated, It's a VERY easy repair job .... (if memory...
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Diesel Discussion
03-04-2001, 08:16 PM
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14.5 MPG :( :mad: ????
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IMUL
Brakes????
The fuel economy on our 240D had dropped about 5mpg. There wasn't a noticeable change in power/acceleration. "Luckily", before I could begin my investigation under the hood, my wife got a flat tire...
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Tech Help
02-27-2001, 08:02 PM
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Injection Pump Adjustments
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IMUL
can-do, When you manually shift thru the...
can-do,
When you manually shift thru the gears is the acceleration still sluggish? BTW, you can manually shift all 4 gears even though there are only 3 positions on the gear shift ..... if you...
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Diesel Discussion
02-13-2001, 07:02 AM
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From what I remember, this is no big deal.....
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IMUL
Thanx a million for the info. :):):)
Thanx a million for the info. :):):)
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Diesel Discussion
02-12-2001, 07:28 PM
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From what I remember, this is no big deal.....
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IMUL
:( :) :( :) Last week, my...
:( :) :( :)
Last week, my wife accidently refueled the 240D with Kerosene. If I remember correctly, this is only a problem with long term use .... I think it will cause burnt...
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Tech Help
02-06-2001, 10:16 PM
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what is life of 85 300D Turbodiesel?
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IMUL
Don't assume that a rebuild is needed just...
Don't assume that a rebuild is needed just because it has a "few" thousand miles on it. I test drove an 84 300sd about 4 months ago that had more that 300k (the odometer had stopped at 316k). It was...
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Diesel Discussion
02-05-2001, 10:27 AM
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diesel ram-air
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IMUL
My very first car was a VW Rabbit diesel that my...
My very first car was a VW Rabbit diesel that my dad purchased when I was 16. I probably did something every month to customize the car (chrome rims, spoiler, etc). One of the custom projects that I...
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Diesel Discussion
01-26-2001, 07:09 PM
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Neighbor's '84 190D intermittently runs weak from start.
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IMUL
If the fuel filters have not been replaced...
If the fuel filters have not been replaced annually, this would be a probable cause. Especially since you stated that in addition to being sluggish, it runs poorly.
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Diesel Discussion
01-15-2001, 09:59 PM
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Website opinion
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IMUL
Joe, As R Opp & Shoe have already stated,...
Joe,
As R Opp & Shoe have already stated, please give the Parts Shop a try. I've compared prices at other websites and local brick & mortar shops, Parts Shop prices for OEM parts were overall...
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Diesel Discussion
01-15-2001, 07:07 PM
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What to do with an engineless '82 300SD hull?
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IMUL
Open you own personal chop-shop on ebay. If you...
Open you own personal chop-shop on ebay. If you include good pictures and detailed descriptions, it can really payoff.
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Tech Help
01-15-2001, 06:29 PM
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Now that the wounds on my hands have heeled
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IMUL
I tried the Mechanix brand gloves this weekend...
I tried the Mechanix brand gloves this weekend when I replaced the calipers on the 240d. They really do protect your hands from minor scrapes & cuts. I got mine from Advance Auto for $18.00.
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Diesel Discussion
01-15-2001, 06:01 PM
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Has everyone checked their oil filter o-rings?
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IMUL
Thanx for the reminder Patsy. I planned on doing...
Thanx for the reminder Patsy. I planned on doing this in about two weeks at the next oil change. Hey, I just remembered that I won't have black dino-oil under my nails at the next oil change, my wife...
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Diesel Discussion
01-13-2001, 06:38 PM
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240d loss of power??
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IMUL
It sounds like you need to replace the fuel...
It sounds like you need to replace the fuel filters ... especially since you said that after shutting it down for 5-10 minutes it ran fine.
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Diesel Discussion
01-12-2001, 06:31 PM
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Anyone know hp/bhp/torque ratings for 617 motor?
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IMUL
Here is a MB diesel spec sheet that I ran across...
Here is a MB diesel spec sheet that I ran across recently. It's not completely accurate, but it's still a good guide.
http://www.wagoneers.com/DieselBenz/mercedes-diesels.html
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Diesel Discussion
01-09-2001, 06:09 PM
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Just saw this on eBay!!
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1,143
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IMUL
Thanx for the tip zachv. I'm currently in the...
Thanx for the tip zachv. I'm currently in the market for a TD (so is Patsy). I took a look at this auction at 17:55 est .... it's now at $3050.00. I was thinking about bidding on it, but I think the...
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Diesel Discussion
01-08-2001, 08:53 AM
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Use Diesel to clean inside of engine
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10,221
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IMUL
Please take Larry's advice & only attempt this an...
Please take Larry's advice & only attempt this an act of desperation. For no particular reason & against my Dad's advice :(, I decided to do this with kerosene on one of the VW diesels I had and it...
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Diesel Discussion
01-06-2001, 09:42 AM
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Boy, is this a stretch
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IMUL
If torque & economy are what you need (I assume...
If torque & economy are what you need (I assume you're planning on towing), the Ford/Navistar engine is the only option I can think of. Unless this is a van that you love so much that you could never...
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Tech Help
01-04-2001, 07:13 PM
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Dash lights
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IMUL
The potentiometer (dimmer) is the probable cause....
The potentiometer (dimmer) is the probable cause. My 240's dash lights stopped working shortly after I purchased it. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the tripometer doubled as a dimmer. In...
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