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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Sold

Car is at the Oakland CA Pick N Pull, plenty of great parts on her.

Strong engine and the head is fine, super clean dashboard with no cracks, all windows work, etc. PM me if you want additional...

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04-21-2014, 12:37 AM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Sorry didn't read your sig, thought you still had...

Sorry didn't read your sig, thought you still had a fleet of them.

1.5K b/c I made no money last year otherwise it would have been 1k.

It a class system out hear in every regard:)

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04-21-2014, 12:24 AM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Dang I didn't know you were out here. Your...

Dang I didn't know you were out here. Your threads are the reason my car is still on the road.

Had I known I would have tried to use mine as a down payment on one of yours:rolleyes:

Kind of...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-19-2014, 11:30 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Any takers? I got the BAR letter from CA...

Any takers?

I got the BAR letter from CA and they are giving me $1.5K to bring it to a Pick and Pull.

I'll let you know which one when I drop it off, lots of great parts on this car.

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04-06-2014, 01:55 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

More pics

More pics

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04-06-2014, 01:50 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Some more pics.

Some more pics.

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04-04-2014, 11:58 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Yup still available. I'm taking her out for...

Yup still available.

I'm taking her out for a ride tomorow, I'll take pics then.

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03-22-2014, 03:27 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

FS 1987 300TDT San Francisco $1500

Well the time has finally come to sell the love/hate relationship with my wagon. I just don't have the time to work on it. (Think Startup Tech life)

This car needs work. If you are not a DIYer...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-18-2012, 02:48 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

I've replaced all fuse's (with the cheapo's for...

I've replaced all fuse's (with the cheapo's for the moment) and headlight bulbs.

If I activate the fog lights and put high beam on I still get the fogs on but not the high beam.

So I think I'm...

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03-17-2012, 07:32 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

I cleaned the contacts for the combination...

I cleaned the contacts for the combination switch, but are you referring to the light switch. I pulled it apart but didn't clean it.

If I'm getting 12 volts across fuses 14 and 15 in high beam...

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03-17-2012, 06:59 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Thanks for the reply. They don't come on...

Thanks for the reply.

They don't come on very often (I've stopped trying at night, no lights at all is scary).

When they do come on, I can put it back into low beam no problem. Then most...

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03-17-2012, 06:03 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Anyone have any idea's on my original post. ...

Anyone have any idea's on my original post.

I just can't figure this out

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03-15-2012, 06:19 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Daw_Two I think you need to check continuity in...

Daw_Two I think you need to check continuity in the combination switch first. You'll need a multi meter and pull off the lower panel but it's pretty easy.

Check out post #8 on this thread as to...

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03-15-2012, 05:28 PM

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High Beam gremlin

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

High Beam gremlin

1987 300TDT with Euro lights.

High beams will work very sporadically, about 5% of the time.

Checked the combination switch have continuity for both flash and high beam. Replaced fuses and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-10-2012, 04:13 PM

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Quick steering column combination switch question

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Good news

Well the combination switch showed the proper continuity. That will save me some money but the high beams still don't work.

Now I have to trace the wire to the Relay, fuse and then to the...

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03-10-2012, 02:15 PM

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Quick steering column combination switch question

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Thanks for the response. I pried out the...

Thanks for the response.

I pried out the steering column adjuster switch. Cleaned it up and that now works.:)

Gonna go dive in with the Multi meter and see if I have continuity between pin 1...

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03-09-2012, 09:04 PM

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Quick steering column combination switch question

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Quick steering column combination switch question

My high beams stopped working. Checked battery, alternator and replaced fuses.

Still no luck.

The electric steering column adjuster switch allows the steering wheel to go out (towards...

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01-04-2012, 03:17 AM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Well, the good news is, the tank screen was...

Well, the good news is, the tank screen was totally clean.

Bad news for me is that, I'm going to have to drive it until it dies again at speed and figure out my problem.

Thanks guys, I...

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01-03-2012, 03:11 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Cool, thanks Beagle, should have thought of this...

Cool, thanks Beagle, should have thought of this myself. Lift pump seems fine. Good flow at idle going back to tank.

I will now empty the tank and check the screen.

Diesel 911, thanks for the...

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01-02-2012, 09:46 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

I'll tackle it tomorrow when I can see. This is...

I'll tackle it tomorrow when I can see. This is a wagon, so I've already been under the tank and replaced the fuel line from the tank screen to the hard line. Fuel did seem to flow pretty easily...

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01-02-2012, 08:48 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Now I'm just getting more confused:confused: ...

Now I'm just getting more confused:confused:

I blew compressed air back into the tank from the hard fuel line.

Changed out all fuel lines again from hard fuel line from tank- primary plastic...

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01-02-2012, 03:56 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Did have a Bosch primary filter in there and...

Did have a Bosch primary filter in there and changed it to a non OEM one and got the same results.

I'm diving into this and ordering all plastic fuel lines and valve seal rings from/to the IP and...

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01-01-2012, 09:27 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Thanks for the suggestions, you guys certainly...

Thanks for the suggestions, you guys certainly help me from tearing out the remaining strands of hair on my head:D

I'll make sure to replace all hoses first.

Can I get the clear plastic fuel...

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01-01-2012, 07:21 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

603 Primer / Lift Pump Rebuild Kit?

Hi All,

My pre (plastic) fuel filter is only about half full at idle, you can actually see it draw air into the line that goes to the primer/lift pump. (I've disconnected the fuel heater for the...

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11-11-2011, 04:54 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Got the car towed home for free:) I've been...

Got the car towed home for free:)

I've been doing a lot of reading and would like everyone's advice on which you deem most pressing and/or easiest to check.

After I recharge my battery I will...

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11-10-2011, 08:38 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Started it, let it idle for a while with the...

Started it, let it idle for a while with the exhaust plug out then decided to drive it around.

Big mistake.

Same thing happened, now I've got to get it towed to the house:mad:

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11-10-2011, 07:27 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Yeah, I'm getting more confused over this issue. ...

Yeah, I'm getting more confused over this issue.

When I get it running, everything seems fine. I haven't test drove it yet with the exhaust plug removed but could the cat be blocked sporadically...

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11-10-2011, 02:39 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Ok, I pulled that plug out. What am I...

Ok, I pulled that plug out.

What am I looking for or should I try and run it and see if it dies again?

Also, right after the second exhaust port where the metal pipe with the flanges that...

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11-09-2011, 10:25 PM

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Posted By 300TDT 1987

Thanks for the quick reply:) No vacuum sound...

Thanks for the quick reply:)

No vacuum sound when I took the fuel cap off.

I'll try the exhaust port, which one is #1?

It kind of feels like I'm getting air into my system, would a cracked...

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11-09-2011, 09:01 PM

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