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Posted By PaulW

Good! Then I'm geared up and ready to go on the...

Good! Then I'm geared up and ready to go on the ATF change later this week.

Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-20-2007, 11:19 PM

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Posted By PaulW

Might be a green question but are the hex that...

Might be a green question but are the hex that are needed male or female?

Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-16-2007, 12:01 PM

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Posted By PaulW

Torque drain plugs?

Do you guys torque the drain plugs for the pan and the torque converter?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 10:32 PM

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Posted By PaulW

I guess I can't know either way until I try. ...

I guess I can't know either way until I try.

Do you know of issues it has a history of causing?

I do know that Lubegard Red is spoken highly of and its my understanding many car makers endorse...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 12:49 AM

Replies: 18

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Posted By PaulW

I've always been cautioned about synthetics in...

I've always been cautioned about synthetics in older cars because of seal issues. How do you think Mobile 1 would benefit me and the issues my Benz is having?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-14-2007, 08:31 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By PaulW

Well I'm having some classic aging transmission...

Well I'm having some classic aging transmission issues that the highmilage stuff might help (or slow the impending death) so I'm willing to give it a try. For a complete history look here:...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-14-2007, 06:36 PM

Replies: 18

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Posted By PaulW

Additional ATF Change Questions…

I’m planning on changing my transmission fluid next week in my 1993 300D with 203k miles (W124 with a 722.418 transmission). The fluid and filter were changed recently (3k miles ago) so I’m just...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2006, 02:42 PM

Replies: 12

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

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Posted By PaulW

Anyone have a suggestion on a fluid I should use...

Anyone have a suggestion on a fluid I should use in my situation?

Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2006, 10:24 AM

Replies: 12

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

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Posted By PaulW

Ok thanks that's what I needed to understand! ...

Ok thanks that's what I needed to understand!

Thanks,
PaulW

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2006, 12:50 AM

Replies: 12

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

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Posted By PaulW

I could be wrong in my thinking so let me ask a...

I could be wrong in my thinking so let me ask a question.

If the fluid condition was so poor and when changed "junk" was noticed how much of this junk do you think still would/could be in the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-19-2006, 12:20 AM

Replies: 12

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

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Posted By PaulW

So you don't think it would be a good idea to...

So you don't think it would be a good idea to change the fluid sooner then normal to try and flush what ever junk might still be left in there?

PaulW

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-18-2006, 06:22 PM

Replies: 12

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

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Posted By PaulW

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

Transmission history, maintenance and how should I proceed?

Some of this has been posted in other threads but to recap..

In May of this year I purchased a 1993 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 Turbo...

Forum: Tech Help

10-30-2006, 11:11 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By PaulW

A little too technical for me! :) Note...

A little too technical for me! :)

Note that my tranny is working awesome now.

Should I have the tranny service again sooner? Should I use a different kind of fluid? Any additives? I'm...

Forum: Tech Help

10-29-2006, 05:13 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By PaulW

Is there anything additional I should look to do...

Is there anything additional I should look to do to the tranny? Maybe another fluid change soon? Any sort of cleaner or additional additive?

PaulW

Forum: Tech Help

10-29-2006, 03:45 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By PaulW

It sure seems that my newer to me '93 300D hadn't...

It sure seems that my newer to me '93 300D hadn't had the tranny serviced for for 50K+, everything else had been for some reason. Do you think that there could be any damage for not having it...

Forum: Tech Help

10-29-2006, 11:21 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By PaulW

I had a similar problem and on Friday I had the...

I had a similar problem and on Friday I had the tranny service, new filter and fluid... now it's works like new! If you've not had it serviced in the last 15k+ miles I'd have it serviced. Best $200...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-25-2006, 05:14 PM

Replies: 2

What transmission model do I have?

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Posted By PaulW

What transmission model do I have?

I know this is a very green question. What transmission does my 1993 300D have? I know I have a W124 with an OM602 engine but I don't know what tranny I have!

Thanks,
Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-09-2006, 11:26 AM

Replies: 8

W124 300D Head restraint removal for seat cover…

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Posted By PaulW

Ok thanks for making that clear. I'll try it...

Ok thanks for making that clear. I'll try it today.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-09-2006, 12:59 AM

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W124 300D Head restraint removal for seat cover…

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Posted By PaulW

Thanks for all the info! I'm really sorry to...

Thanks for all the info! I'm really sorry to hear I have to take the seat a part just to put on a seat cover! :(

Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2006, 10:34 PM

Replies: 8

W124 300D Head restraint removal for seat cover…

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Posted By PaulW

W124 300D Head restraint removal for seat cover…

Hi everyone. I'm in need of a little help. I want to replace my existing sheep skin cover in my 1993 300D but I can't for the life of me figure out of how to get the head restraint off! I've ran...

Forum: Detailing and Interior

07-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Replies: 9

Removing diesel exhaust stains.

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Posted By PaulW

I ended up using Meguiars ColorX on it. Man that...

I ended up using Meguiars ColorX on it. Man that stuff ROCKS. I just wipe and the haze is gone! I would recommend to all.

Paul

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-30-2006, 01:54 AM

Replies: 3

Injector Pump front crank seal leaking...

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Posted By PaulW

Yes a W124 Ok the dealership didn't seem too...

Yes a W124
Ok the dealership didn't seem too concerned, they are the ones who told me about it during the pre-buy inspection. The indie-shop I go to won't touch the IP as they referred be to a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2006, 05:51 PM

Replies: 3

Injector Pump front crank seal leaking...

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Posted By PaulW

I should add I know it depends on how bad it is. ...

I should add I know it depends on how bad it is. It does not leak to the point where I see anything on the ground under the car. I think I'll try to take a picture and post it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-29-2006, 05:42 PM

Replies: 3

Injector Pump front crank seal leaking...

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Posted By PaulW

Injector Pump front crank seal leaking...

Is this a big deal? Is it risky to get to the seals replaced? What is the cost normally for get the injector pump seals replaced?

Thanks,
PaulW

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2006, 06:59 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 900

Posted By PaulW

Ok thanks for the tips on searching the archives....

Ok thanks for the tips on searching the archives. I did do a general search and didn't find what I was looking for but I didn't search the archives.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2006, 06:40 PM

Replies: 11

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Posted By PaulW

Isn't there some sort of self-locking bolt that...

Isn't there some sort of self-locking bolt that needs replaced too?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2006, 06:34 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 900

Posted By PaulW

Do you mean the "wheel oil seal"?

Do you mean the "wheel oil seal"?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2006, 06:02 PM

Replies: 11

Views: 900

Posted By PaulW

Why would I rebuilding the calipers?

Why would I rebuilding the calipers?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2006, 04:46 PM

Replies: 11