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Forum: Tech Help 01-19-2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By Gregory
1999 C230k, Elegance. I read the Mercedes...

1999 C230k, Elegance. I read the Mercedes C-class can have either green or blue glass, and there are two different rain sensors, one for each. If the wrong tint windshield is installed, the rain...
Forum: Tech Help 01-18-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By Gregory
VIN lookup for original windshield color - green or blue ??

I tried a VIN lookup to discover the color of the car's original windshield.

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/decode/

Didn't say anything about the windshield.


I had the windshield replaced...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By Gregory
Clear, like new headlight covers! FIXED!

I had a minor fender bender with the 2007 R320 CDI 4Matic, and took the car to the body shop. They took out the headlights to do their work. The clear plastic shells, after 11 years, were UV damaged...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 01-08-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,701
Posted By Gregory
Clear, like new headlight covers! FIXED!

I had a minor fender bender with the 2007 R320 CDI 4Matic, and took the car to the body shop. They took out the headlights to do their work. The clear plastic shells, after 11 years, were UV damaged...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 01-08-2018, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,779
Posted By Gregory
I had a minor fender bender and took the car to...

I had a minor fender bender and took the car to the body shop. They took out the headlights to do their work. When they reinstalled them, they had to reset the car's computer in some way to have it...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 11-22-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,779
Posted By Gregory
2007 R320 CDI, Marker light fuse?

The warning came on that the right front marker light was out. Lights on, checked, yup, its dark.

Took off the cover on the front bumper for the fog light space, reached in with a screwdriver and...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 112,184
Posted By Gregory
I just bought a 1999 C230 Kompressor a couple...

I just bought a 1999 C230 Kompressor a couple days ago from the local craigslist, a private party. It has 57,xxx miles, was always stored in a garage, its basically like new. Seller was asking...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By Gregory
Is the "heater tee" the item #10 in this drawing?...

Is the "heater tee" the item #10 in this drawing?

1999 Mercedes-Benz S320. #1405000472: Hose...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By Gregory
Consumer Reports shows Michelin and Pirelli are...

Consumer Reports shows Michelin and Pirelli are the top two brands, not far apart on their scoring

Best Tire Brands - Consumer Reports Testing and Reviews...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2017, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By Gregory
1999 S320 LWB - Issues with old rubber parts ??

I considering buying a rather nice 1999 S320 LWB. It has just less than 25,000 miles on it and is 18 years old. It was always garaged when not driven.

It has the original tires (Michelin), and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
It doesn't wait, it instantly downshifts into 1st...

It doesn't wait, it instantly downshifts into 1st as soon as the fuel pedal is pressed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
Changed the injectors, it runs better. I tried...

Changed the injectors, it runs better. I tried using the android app, Strobily, to verify the RPM. It did not work, the LED flashing is no where near as accurate as a xenon strobe.

The car does...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
I found an android app for my phone, Strobily. ...

I found an android app for my phone, Strobily. It uses the camera flash as a strobe light to measure engine RPM. When I get the injectors changed out, I'll see how well the app works, and compare...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2017, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
I changed the 84 tach to an 83, because there was...

I changed the 84 tach to an 83, because there was a changeover at that time. I also installed the proper tach amp under the hood.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions. ...

Thank you everyone for your helpful suggestions.

I decided to start with changing the injectors to the ones Greaser rebuilt for me a couple years ago. They have been on the shelf since then. The...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,893
Posted By Gregory
I did this repair again today. The new part was...

I did this repair again today. The new part was not the same, the rivet did not project through far enough to drill a 1/16th hole and use a cotter pin to capture it.

I opened the plastic slide,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Gregory
Transmission pulls too hard when stopped

Is there some kind of adjustment for a 1982 transmission, maybe internally?

When at a stop light, in Drive the transmission still tries to move the car forward too much. It seems like this is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By Gregory
2007 R320 CDI - Fuel Filter Drain/Purge ??

The fuel filter on this engine has a thumbwheel-port on its top, in the center. It is part of the water sensor assembly that attaches to the top of the fuel filter. Its called: Protective Cap -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By Gregory
I found this cross reference for transmissions. ...

I found this cross reference for transmissions.

Mercedes Benz 722.6 transmission application guide (http://www.fitzhughmedia.com/MBF/transtypes.html)

This info should be made easy to find, its...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By Gregory
Swapping Transmissions 83/84/84 - 300SD

I have a 1984 300SD with a 1983 300TD engine. I got a PnP tranny from a 1985 300SD.

The transmission failed and the quote to rebuild was $2500 to $3000.

My indy and I went to the local...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By Gregory
I think I'll go to the Pick&Pull and get a spare...

I think I'll go to the Pick&Pull and get a spare PBU. There are 3 donors from 83-85, my 300SD chassis is a 1984.

I'm in Idaho and the heater is presently working. When I fiddle with the PBU a bit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By Gregory
I have a spare push button unit (PBU) that was...

I have a spare push button unit (PBU) that was from a 190 I no longer have. So I took it apart for practice. I can see a couple cold solder joints in this unit.

It makes sense that the rapid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By Gregory
Heater problem

The climate system is making and odd noise. clickclickclickclickclick.... very fast repeated clicking.

It does this when heat is selected on the temp roller, and the button (marked EC) next to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,243
Posted By Gregory
Open the blower box, unplug the connector...

Open the blower box, unplug the connector directly attached to the blower motor. Apply 12 volt directly to the motor.

That is how I determined my motor was bad. It had the commutator shredded...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Gregory
I installed the starter today. The only glitch...

I installed the starter today. The only glitch was the bracket on the back of it.

I tightened the two main bolts for the starter before mounting the bracket. The new, and apparently different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2015, 08:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Gregory
The local auto electrics shop rebuilt the starter...

The local auto electrics shop rebuilt the starter for $150. They put on a new solenoid, a new drive gear, a bushing, and a CE Frame, which is the starter end cap with the brushes. Labor was $36.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Gregory
OK, I found this post by Diesel911 from Oct...

OK, I found this post by Diesel911 from Oct 2012: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/328163-81-300sd-starter-wiring.html

If nothing changed with the starter wiring between '81...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Gregory
617 Starter Wiring ??

I screwed up. I took the wires off the starter on the '84 300SD and did not mark them.

Two of the four are obvious, the ground strap and the smallest wire.

The other two larger wires come out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Gregory
I got the starter out from under the car. I got...

I got the starter out from under the car. I got stuck until I found a thread here. It's a bear to crank the steering to the left, engine off, with the front tires up on ramps. After the third try...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Gregory
I drove home to Idaho from San Diego yesterday,...

I drove home to Idaho from San Diego yesterday, Saturday. I stopped somewhere turned it off and then jumped it, but this time I held the jump long enough for it to start, with the key on.

The...
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