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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 837
Posted By boondoc holiday
as for winterizing, first get the battery tested....

as for winterizing, first get the battery tested. you'll probably need a new one. next, get a shop to locate your block heater for you. if you don't have one, have them install it. probably cost...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By boondoc holiday
Frick Turbo Seal Rings - 300d

well, i got the Utube back on there and the seal on the air cleaner is lining up, but I can't get it over the hump for the life of me. i pushed for probably 30 minutes and it won't go any further. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By boondoc holiday
i've been having a similar issue. my vacuum...

i've been having a similar issue. my vacuum gauge is reading low when I switch over and the filter is virtually new, only about 10 gallons of fuel run through it so far. i've got a primer on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 921
Posted By boondoc holiday
they are cheap at ********az. one of my rubber...

they are cheap at ********az. one of my rubber things for the mount disintegrated when I dropped the benz of ramps a couple months back. and i've got one coming this week. you will know how smooth...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,247
Posted By boondoc holiday
man, if i were in CA, I'd sell you mine for...

man, if i were in CA, I'd sell you mine for $5500. it's vegged and ready to go, almost 160K, and only a slight bit of rust on the front quarter.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,247
Posted By boondoc holiday
1. in my opinion the 82-85 turbos are pretty...

1. in my opinion the 82-85 turbos are pretty comparable and least prone to (lemon status). most of us like our 123s when they like us and don't break. most folks say the '85 is the best year...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By boondoc holiday
honestly, i'd just take it to a reputable shop...

honestly, i'd just take it to a reputable shop for a diagnostic. even if you have to pay a small fee for them to tell you what's wrong, it'll be worth the hassle. trust me, there is too much other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,807
Posted By boondoc holiday
ladams, did you order the primer pump like you...

ladams, did you order the primer pump like you were suggested before? if not, just go to the dealer or a local euro parts store and get it. it is cheap. 12 bucks online.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,841
Posted By boondoc holiday
i think we are forgetting a large segment of...

i think we are forgetting a large segment of diesel use in this country, and that is OTR trucks. think how many millions of trucks are on the road and how poor the fuel economy thereof. i'd be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,944
Posted By boondoc holiday
Dave, I feel ya man. My 300D "Dr. John...

Dave, I feel ya man. My 300D "Dr. John Ofenstein" has been acting up since winter hit. It started with me looking for a block heater, accidentally driving off the end of my ramps and breaking a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,886
Posted By boondoc holiday
how long does it take a first timer to do the...

how long does it take a first timer to do the valve adjust? how much is a reasonable price to pay a mechanic to do it? is this something a shadetree mechanic could do?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,086
Posted By boondoc holiday
how long does this take to do on average? i...

how long does this take to do on average? i think this was the rubber piece that i found on the ground after i accidentally dropped my car off ramps when trying to inspect for a block heater. broke...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By boondoc holiday
my friend, i'll buy you a six pack and a meal of...

my friend, i'll buy you a six pack and a meal of your choice to come over and have fun with it. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By boondoc holiday
waiting on a mechanic to look at it and diagnose...

waiting on a mechanic to look at it and diagnose all of them for me. but i'll try to get under the car tomorrow and confirm.

herring, how much is the book time where you had your work done? what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,532
Posted By boondoc holiday
i sent you a pm. i could definitely use one. ...

i sent you a pm. i could definitely use one. car is cold on the commute! thanks for your generosity mate!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By boondoc holiday
that sounds like the ticket. that's got to be...

that sounds like the ticket. that's got to be where all that oil came from. my oil distribution under the car is exactly like you said. the engine and tranny seem tight and i don't think it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2008, 08:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By boondoc holiday
force, i knew the engine had to be pulled for the...

force, i knew the engine had to be pulled for the rear. i don't think the rear is that bad, but dude scared me. i've had a hell of a time with the car the last three weeks. compression seems good,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By boondoc holiday
Are my oil leaks too bad?

Had the starter replaced yesterday. Mechanic said oil got in the starter fried it and I'm losing alot of oil. He seems to think most of it is coming from the rear main and front crank? I'm losing...
Forum: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY) 01-30-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,814
Posted By boondoc holiday
Great St. Louis Shop - Xtreme

Just want to recommend Kerry at Xtreme Auto on the Hill in St. Louis. New shop, but ASE certified and MB experienced. I'm having work done by him Saturday so I'll let you know how it goes. Very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By boondoc holiday
thanks guys! got my heater tonight. will...

thanks guys! got my heater tonight. will install tomorrow or tuesday. also got a magnetic heater hopefully so my car will start in the interim. turn out the battery might be bad too....

oh...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By boondoc holiday
thanks tango! i guess i won't be able to squeeze...

thanks tango! i guess i won't be able to squeeze it onto an inch and a half block heater. i'm going to rephrase my post. hahaha! what size radiator hose block heater do i need?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By boondoc holiday
Size ZeroStart Rad hose heater for '82 300D?

Gotta get a block heater tonight. What size do I need for 82 300D? Can get a Zero Start at O'Reilly for 27 bucks. I hope it's 1 1/2. Thanks all.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,133
Posted By boondoc holiday
kerry, thanks for the confidence booster in that...

kerry, thanks for the confidence booster in that rubber hose repair. i'll do it in the morning.

grassi, i appreciate the go ahead too.

so to recap:

1) cut the lines beyond the kink/crack...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,133
Posted By boondoc holiday
called the dealer. the line costs $134 and...

called the dealer. the line costs $134 and there's only one left in the US. looks like it will be patch time. will fuel line be ok with transmission fluid?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,133
Posted By boondoc holiday
thanks Jimmy, it's the hard line though that is...

thanks Jimmy, it's the hard line though that is kinked. i gotta have something to get me to work the rest of the week so i'll band-aid it. again, to band aid, do i need to drain all the fluid?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,133
Posted By boondoc holiday
Yep, that's the one, crimped and leaking right at...

Yep, that's the one, crimped and leaking right at that bracket. I'll try your rubber band aid fix since I've got some 5/16" fuel hose laying around and that way I should be able to drive it. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,133
Posted By boondoc holiday
Help! Dropped Car, Broke hose/line

I had a very stupid accident today. Pulling the '82 300d up on ramps to look for a spot for a block heater, I overshot it somehow dropping the car down on the ramps. Immediately red liquid started...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2007, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By boondoc holiday
Driver's window and rear passenger window crapped?

Neither of these work from the console as of today. No noise, no nothin. I was rolling the driver's window down then back up one second. Then caput. I figure the distribution is pretty odd and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 01-07-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,860
Posted By boondoc holiday
Review: Kumho 795 on W123

about 3 weeks ago, the danger of slipping around wet roads and dry interstate exchanges at not unsafe speeds got the better of me and i replaced the crappy general ameristars that came from the PO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By boondoc holiday
thanks tango! yeah i can't get to it with...

thanks tango! yeah i can't get to it with standard sockets and end wrenches. tried quarter inch ratchet, everything. with what tool did you do this?
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