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Forum: Events & Gatherings 09-11-2008, 01:36 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,626
Posted By Dale240D
yeah, unfortunately without the grey lady. (1983...

yeah, unfortunately without the grey lady. (1983 240D). The engine is still being reassembled. she's gonna be a beaut when she's done though.

dale
Forum: Events & Gatherings 09-10-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 15,626
Posted By Dale240D
1. Lexxani 2. The Don 3. daw two 4. vstech ...

1. Lexxani
2. The Don
3. daw two
4. vstech
5. 79 Mercy
6. The Swede
7. coyotestarfish
8. dannym
9. ::Mathew(Benzworld)
10. Kpmurphy
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,259
Posted By Dale240D
gm torpedoing

actually in the same section of the "paper" they DID have a whole article on GM killing diesel's rep in the us with their extrememly bad cars.

dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2008, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By Dale240D
Smile NY Times Article

Hey did you all see the new york times article about old benz diesels. their theme of the week seems to be diesel cars in general, but had a nice write up about 70s-80's benzs and their...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Dale240D
cool, thanks. i had no luck at the big box stores...

cool, thanks. i had no luck at the big box stores and just assumed...shame on me i should have known better
I have an ace hardware i'll check out. thanks guys!

dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Dale240D
Arrow Engine Stand Recommendation

I know this is going to sound silly, but does anyone have an engine stand brand they can recommend for an '83 240D engine? I borrowed one from a friend and the bell housing bolts are too short to fit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,439
Posted By Dale240D
#1 piston

I appreciate the response guys, I've gone ahead and cleaned the faces of the pistons off and the one i need to replace(no 4 cylinder) has a large 1 and 90,875 on it. If anyone has one, i'd pay you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,439
Posted By Dale240D
240D Piston

Hey Kids!
Spent the day disassembling my '83 240D that had bad blowby and low compression in the no. 4 cylinder.
The piston of said num 4 cylinder is a disaster. 2 bad ring lands. Looked like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By Dale240D
nevermind

sorry, i just reread your o.p.

Dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By Dale240D
12 pt?

If it's the 12 point star, which my '83 616 uses, i found a set of 4 at pep boys for 15 bucks. It was on the bottom row and NOT next to all of the torx and allen type sockets. It's a Lisle brand tool...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Dale240D
Cool Source for Piston rings

Hey All,
Finally tore apart the 616 engine(1983 240D) with bad blow by. Found a nice gouge at the top of the cylinder sleeve. I'm replacing all sleeves and rings but can't find a source for piston...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 756
Posted By Dale240D
Gen. Diesel Book Recommedations

Hey All,
Does anyone have a recommendation for any mechanics books on Diesel engines in general? I'm looking on amazon and seeing quite few to choose from. I'd like to buy one good one for general...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,875
Posted By Dale240D
ebay engine

but why would he contact me before the sale ended?
the reason i'm still on this thread is because i JUST pulled my engine to replace the sleeves and rings because of blowby. i then saw the ebay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2007, 01:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,875
Posted By Dale240D
ummm

ummm, are you kidding?

Back to the ebay auction though. I had bid 1800 for it, and got an email from the seller an hour before the bidding closed saying he had "another one" that he'd sell to me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By Dale240D
Victory!!

Thanks guys. I got her out this weekend. All of your tips really came into use. I left the tranny in and it was pretty easy. The only ocassional head scratchers were removing accesories: a/c pumps...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By Dale240D
Arrow pulling 240D engine Advice/tips

Hey all! I'm finally pulling the engine out of my '83 240D to put new rings and sleeves in her.
I've pulled engines before in old trucks. Any tips/tricks/advice for pulling the engine out of this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By Dale240D
oh yeah, of course they do. you're essentially...

oh yeah, of course they do. you're essentially buying a new engine from them...but they're not 750-1200 dollars.

dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By Dale240D
Arrow World Auto Parts LLC

Hey! Has anyone used these guys or heard anything about them? They seem to be a national used engines supplier. I've found used 204D engines on their site ranging from 750 to 12000 dollars. I have no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By Dale240D
fw balanced

is there a quick and easy way to determine if a flywheel is neutRally balanced by looking at it?

DALE
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By Dale240D
flywheel?

Can you clarify that issue with the flywheel please? Which one should i use? I want to keep the auto transmission that i currently have in the car. should i keep the flywheel that is currently in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,140
Posted By Dale240D
4 speed engine to Auto

Hey All,
I'm looking on ebay at a '83 240D euro with a 4 speed for parts. Anybody have advice on the ease of pulling the engine on that and putting it in my car ('83 240D) which has an auto...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By Dale240D
hmmm, ok, so chain guide, rings and sleeves is...

hmmm, ok, so chain guide, rings and sleeves is what i'm "planning for".
Again, guys, i don't want to just plunk in a used engine. If it costs me 500 bucks for one and then i have the same problem......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By Dale240D
pistons?? really?

hmm, i've heard that the pistons on this engine are pretty bullet proof. that was why i was thinking that i might get away with this.
re: the head, nope, that's called mission creep man. of course...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By Dale240D
Arrow new rings and sleeves only?

1983 240D -Alright, I've lost the rings in my #4 cylinder and have tons of blow by. My oil pressure is greta and I have no complaints with my head.
My question is does it make sense for me to pull...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By Dale240D
ac

so are there any particularities regarding the a/c on these or are the parts all the same as the other w123s?
thanks for the replies so far!
dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By Dale240D
Cool looking at a 300 CDT

Hey all, i'm currently the owner of an ':rolleyes:83 240D and really like. I was interested in something with a little more pep. I am looking at an '82 300 CTD with 167,000 miles. are there any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,734
Posted By Dale240D
ac compressor

yeah dud, i think ac compressor is what i'd look at first. are you running the ac? does the noise change if the ac clutch engages and disengages? mine made a racket till i replaced it.

dale
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By Dale240D
dude it's your starter

Mine was doing the same when it was cold. didn't do it later in the day when it warmed up. (i live in florida). replaced the starter and the sound went away.

dale
Forum: Events & Gatherings 03-08-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By Dale240D
That sounds great, now I just need to find...

That sounds great, now I just need to find a...OM617.952!

Dale
Forum: Events & Gatherings 03-05-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,473
Posted By Dale240D
gtg

Any time after easter is great for me. maybe we can pool together some topics or projects that people want to discuss or maybe work on.

Dale

'83 240D
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