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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 939
Posted By Tpawlik
It cable is intact at the release lever. It has...

It cable is intact at the release lever. It has to be under the hood.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 939
Posted By Tpawlik
87 300D Hood Release Won't Work

I have read lot's of threads on how to open the hood if the cable breaks on several models, but not on an 87 300D or E. Can anyone help? The car is for sale and someone is coming tomorrow to look at....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-03-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,699
Posted By Tpawlik
Attached are more photos. Work performed since...

Attached are more photos.
Work performed since I bought the car:
Rebuilt injectors with Monarch nozzles by Sean Watts
Bosch glow plugs
Rear subframe mounts and bushings, Lemforder
Differential...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-01-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,699
Posted By Tpawlik
FS. 1987 300D Turbo

I am selling my 87 300D Turbo. It has 146K miles on it. I did not know it when I bought it, but it really was owned by a little old lady in Delray Bch, FL who bought it new when she was 64 and traded...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-02-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,842
Posted By Tpawlik
I re-stretched the springs in my driver seat,...

I re-stretched the springs in my driver seat, installed a piece of 20 ga. sheet metal over the frame at the top of seat and added some padding before putting it back togeher. It was good for about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By Tpawlik
Return lines between injectors were replaced in...

Return lines between injectors were replaced in the fall when I installed reconditioned injectors (Monarch nozzles) from Sean Watts :D
Yesterday morning it idled much better upon start up. I recenly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By Tpawlik
I will turn the car around and move it down the...

I will turn the car around and move it down the driveway where there is more slope and see what happens. Tank is 3/4 full right now. The car sat all weekend with a full tank and did not run any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,460
Posted By Tpawlik
Runs Rough In The Morning

I recently replaced the #5 and #6 glowplugs after doing 1 thru 4 before winter. I took the IM off and the #4, 5 and 6 hard lines for easier access. Now, when I start it in the morning the motor,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,464
Posted By Tpawlik
Yes, you will have to remove the back half of the...

Yes, you will have to remove the back half of the exhaust system. There is also an aluminum shield that, from memory must be removed. The center support bearing is behind it. You can put some tape on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By Tpawlik
Thanks guys, there are not too many long hills...

Thanks guys, there are not too many long hills where I live. But I did run it yesterday for about two miles in 3rd gear at about 4k rpm and it seems a little better. What exactly does the Italian...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By Tpawlik
Two New Glow Plugs, New Symptoms

I replaced the first four glow plugs before winter. I could not get to the last two. The car started well all winter with the temps in the teens. Recently it was starting poorly, running rough and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Tpawlik
After listening carefully to this noise and...

After listening carefully to this noise and realizing that now it is loud at the same rpm it used to be quiet and is quieter at an rpm when it used to be noisy, I beleive as others have said, that a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Tpawlik
I have not seen anything touching the belly pan,...

I have not seen anything touching the belly pan, but I will check the hanger again. I disconnected the exhaust system at the exhaust manifold for better access to the right side motor mount. When I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Tpawlik
When I got this car someone had incorrectly...

When I got this car someone had incorrectly installed the exhaust hanger that attaches to the tranny and it cracked the belly pan. I turned it around so it fit in the slot and repaired the pan with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Tpawlik
I thought so too. If I am cruising anywhere...

I thought so too. If I am cruising anywhere between 2700 and 3000 rpm let off the throttle and put the car in neutral, the car is silent. Run the rpm's up to 3000 while in neutral, same roar. So, not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By Tpawlik
Engine Loud Again

I was experiencing a lot of engine noise between 2700 and 3000 rpm. I replaced the motor mounts,the center support bearing and the front wheel bearings (wheel bearings made no difference) 5k miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By Tpawlik
Is it happening to all the wheels or just one? I...

Is it happening to all the wheels or just one? I would check for a brake fluid leak. I had a caliper seal fail and it coated the inside of my wheel with brake fluid that deposited a little brake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,511
Posted By Tpawlik
Dr_SJH, I also replaced all the subframe...

Dr_SJH, I also replaced all the subframe bushings/mounts and the three differential mounts with the subframe out of the car. The write up by BodhiBenz and others was a big help. It is a labor...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-06-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By Tpawlik
WTB W124 Vacuum Control Valve

Old part #123 300 10 33. New part#140 300 08 33. Must work.
Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 80,913
Posted By Tpawlik
Thank you ah-kay.

Thank you ah-kay.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 80,913
Posted By Tpawlik
I just figured it out. I did not remove the...

I just figured it out. I did not remove the little black "jumper" on the control module. The doors and trunk are now locking and unlocking. However, the trunk only button will not unlock the trunk....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 80,913
Posted By Tpawlik
I installed this Ebay unit today. It is not...

I installed this Ebay unit today. It is not working. The connection on the diagram that does not look right to me is the Lock mode, Orange, Normally Closed connected to the Unlock, White/Black,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By Tpawlik
The sensor is behind the front license plate or...

The sensor is behind the front license plate or the drivers side behind the bumper. The display is in the cluster. Jeremy 5848 recently posted an excellent tutorial on the workings of the outside...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By Tpawlik
According to the FSM an adjustable bar must be...

According to the FSM an adjustable bar must be placed between the front tires with a specified amount of force to spread the tires/wheels apart. It is supposed to simulate the force on the front...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By Tpawlik
$129.95 plus tax. $140.03 Total at Mercedes of...

$129.95 plus tax. $140.03 Total at Mercedes of Bedford, OH. Bedford is a suburb of Cleveland. While I was there, they had a beautiful 81-85 300CD with 193K on the clock and a very nice 80's 560SL...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By Tpawlik
Everything in the rear is new or in very good...

Everything in the rear is new or in very good condition. The thrust angle was way off and all the specs up front were off. It's what I get for letting NTB and Firestone take a crack at it. But, they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By Tpawlik
At The Dealer for Alignment

I am in the waiting area for an alignment. The mechanic doing the alignment owns a W124, so he should know what he is doing. Before they took the car away, they were already talking about LCA...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By Tpawlik
Shut Off Lever Hanging Low

I have read the DIY thread about replacing the Vacuum Shut Off Valve. I have a different problem. My lever sits at about 9 o'clock when the engine is off. I can raise it to about 10/11 o'clock...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,153
Posted By Tpawlik
The reason I asked the question was, the amber...

The reason I asked the question was, the amber dot in the center of the knob in my 83 380SEL did light up when the front fog lights were on. The amber dot on my 83 SD did not. I cannot remember if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 985
Posted By Tpawlik
X2 for Sean Watts. I had alot of air in the...

X2 for Sean Watts. I had alot of air in the system that componded the noise.
I kept cracking the injector nuts and was getting beer like bubbles, very small, but still there. When I finally got all...
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