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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,286
Posted By brandlj
David, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing....

David, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Reading his obituary makes me feel like he led a very full life. God Bless to you and your family.
John
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,624
Posted By brandlj
[QUOTE=Dave Donaldson;3037411]While I was moving...

[QUOTE=Dave Donaldson;3037411]While I was moving the fuse panel the lights went on,, only rh side,,, wiggle and jiggle and tap ,,,, very scientific I came to the conclusion that it may have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,495
Posted By brandlj
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2012, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By brandlj
By the way, default program in the CCU is...

By the way, default program in the CCU is Defrost. That way you can always have a clear windshield.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By brandlj
Go to the Programa website. There is a complete...

Go to the Programa website. There is a complete DIY troubleshooting pdf file on your vehicles CCU that allows you to use a multimeter to check all of your sensors. It is an awesome site. I used it to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By brandlj
Wow! now that's a project! Hopefully not too much...

Wow! now that's a project! Hopefully not too much of the harness is burnt. Divorce proceedings? Sorry to hear that. Just fixed my 86 300sdl today. New tensioner arm, new shock, new belt, new spring...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By brandlj
11mm flare nut wrench. I invested in a set of...

11mm flare nut wrench. I invested in a set of flare nut wrenches recently. A good investment.

I use a pump up power bleeded from Bavarian autosport. Designed for my BMW's, but works very well on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By brandlj
Oh My! You know the spring has that pretty black...

Oh My! You know the spring has that pretty black plastic cover on it, so you can't see if it is corroded or anything. Luckily, living in the South, I have no rust or salt damage in my engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By brandlj
Ha! No. It's too early in the AM. I will be...

Ha! No. It's too early in the AM. I will be replacing the tensioner arm, the shock and the pulley, AND the belt which had a few chunks torn out of it when it came in contact with the fan.
I guess...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By brandlj
YES!!!!!! Please read my thread about squeaking...

YES!!!!!! Please read my thread about squeaking sound at idle. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
My parts arrived today from Pelican. I really...

My parts arrived today from Pelican. I really enjoy the online ordering and the fast free delivery. Parts quality looks excellent. Thanks to the guys at Pelican Parts.:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
So true. When I started to hear a squeak last...

So true. When I started to hear a squeak last Saturday, I removed the serpentine belt and played with all of the suspects mentioned in your post. All were just fine except for the tensioner arm and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
I agree, but I just replaced the radiator and...

I agree, but I just replaced the radiator and hoses earlier this spring. See David's post as to my plans.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
Believe me, I learned my lesson with that a long...

Believe me, I learned my lesson with that a long time ago.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
Hey David, Yes my tensioner arm is now bouncing...

Hey David, Yes my tensioner arm is now bouncing around more than that. In fact there is a glob of very black goo, directly under the shock absorber, which made me think that the shock let go and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By brandlj
squeak under the hood turns into a major failure 300sdl

Good Morning all,
This is on my 86 300sdl, a little heads up for everyone. My idler tension pulley started squeaking last week. Thought it was the shock absorber going bad. I ordered a new pulley,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,040
Posted By brandlj
I would check the fuse box first. Last week, fuse...

I would check the fuse box first. Last week, fuse number 6 in my 86 300sdl cracked and I had no gauges, and no brake lights. Simple fix. Popped in a new fuse and all was right with the world. I do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By brandlj
I have a 1986 300sdl with the 603 engine. My car...

I have a 1986 300sdl with the 603 engine. My car started squeaking at idle. It is coming from the shock absorber on the belt tensioner. I can move the tensioner arm up a little at idle with a crowbar...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By brandlj
Oops I just saw that your temp gauge was sitting...

Oops I just saw that your temp gauge was sitting below operating temps. Probably a stuck thermostat. Stuck open that is.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By brandlj
Search Monovalve here and you will find many...

Search Monovalve here and you will find many posts about how a tear or a small hole in the diaphragm of the Monovalve will not allow you to get any heat.

There are so many different things that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,086
Posted By brandlj
Actually this is a GREAT forum. We are all...

Actually this is a GREAT forum. We are all enthusiasts and volunteers with hopefully some useful information concerning our cars. All of us cannot be on here 24 hours a day. We work, just like you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By brandlj
That is cool! On my wife's Tom Tom you have a...

That is cool! On my wife's Tom Tom you have a choice of vehicle. One of the vehicle's in their list looks just like a 2003 Honda Odyssey, and guess what? That is what she drives. It's just that the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By brandlj
Thanks for the info. I actually have official,...

Thanks for the info. I actually have official, real, Mercedes Benz fuses, from a dealer. They came in the official MB box. They just do not look like the quality that Mercedes installed in 1986. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By brandlj
I agree. I replaced the radiator, thermostat, and...

I agree. I replaced the radiator, thermostat, and all hoses this spring. Runs nice and cool. All of the above were 26 years old also. I must also say, I only have 127,900 miles on the car.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By brandlj
They don't build them like they used to!

Yes, can you believe this??? Yesterday my son called me to tell me that the speedometer, fuel gauge,temp. gauge ,oil pressure gauge, and tachometer all stopped working as he was driving. The car in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,075
Posted By brandlj
I have my EGR vacuum line plugged for test...

I have my EGR vacuum line plugged for test purposes only. I did not do anything to my AFM. It freely moves with airflow when the engine is running. On my 86 300sdl Federal version, it's only purpose...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,086
Posted By brandlj
I am not sure why you would do this. When I...

I am not sure why you would do this. When I replaced the vacuum pump on my 86 300sdl, I hooked up the lines, started the car, and everything was just fine. I did not inject 50 cc of oil nor did I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,226
Posted By brandlj
Don't forget GM air conditioning compressors in...

Don't forget GM air conditioning compressors in W123 and W126 until they changed to Denso. Weren't the first ACC units in the W116 a Chrysler unit?
All of the manufacturers have been using globally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,717
Posted By brandlj
Here is what I did today. I removed the...

Here is what I did today. I removed the serpentine belt and the spring for the tensioner and then checked all pulleys for the squeak. The tensioner pulley spins freely with no noise. The alternator...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,717
Posted By brandlj
Thumbs up update!!!!!!

UPDATE!!!!

The weather has been cooler here. Car has been running fine till Wed. of this week. After a 20 mile Interstate drive, I applied the brakes and the rt front caliper locked. It felt like...
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