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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-23-2014, 06:16 AM

Replies: 18

high coolant temps

Views: 1,687

Posted By gregszustak

Hose out your radiator. Remove the fan, blow it...

Hose out your radiator.
Remove the fan, blow it out in the opposite direction of air flow.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-15-2013, 06:51 AM

Replies: 22

1981 300SD Bendix or ATE?

Views: 2,714

Posted By gregszustak

Bendix is suppposed to have spring. ATE is...

Bendix is suppposed to have spring.
ATE is supposed to have 'star' shaped clip.

Anyone else verify??

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-23-2013, 05:55 AM

Replies: 25

stranded in quinton, va. any members nearby that could help?

Views: 1,986

Posted By gregszustak

I have AAA In New York you are able to get up...

I have AAA
In New York you are able to get up to 200 miles in tow, for a bit over $100 per year.
I was able to help a stranded motorist by giving him the 800 number on the back of my card. They...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-22-2013, 06:14 AM

Replies: 58

Anti social media = 240D dead

Views: 3,819

Posted By gregszustak

I would have been out of there at 10:05 am.

I would have been out of there at 10:05 am.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-25-2012, 06:55 AM

Replies: 22

Very hard late shifting on 1980 240D

Views: 2,731

Posted By gregszustak

It's the modulator. Had the same problem '81...

It's the modulator. Had the same problem '81 240d. There are no cables on a 240d transmission.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-22-2012, 06:56 AM

Replies: 19

Battery Tender for winter heat?

Views: 2,865

Posted By gregszustak

Battery blanket, synthetic blend oil, lower...

Battery blanket, synthetic blend oil, lower radiator hose heater with a 6 year old battery.
Starts great a 5 below

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires

05-13-2012, 07:14 AM

Replies: 6

Tire question

Views: 1,152

Posted By gregszustak

I had that problem, but not as severe. It was the...

I had that problem, but not as severe. It was the shocks.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-08-2012, 05:52 AM

Replies: 8

Cheaper Aftermarket Horsehair Seat Pads/Backs?

Views: 4,765

Posted By gregszustak

On the seat - I removed the horsehair and...

On the seat - I removed the horsehair and replaced it with 3" of medium foam and 1" of memory foam.
On the back - I cut 3 pieces out of a cheap foam mattress cover and taped them to the seat backer....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2012, 06:09 AM

Replies: 2

Sticky door lock fix

Views: 606

Posted By gregszustak

Small 2oz. bottle from the hardware store. I drip...

Small 2oz. bottle from the hardware store. I drip it onto the key while inserting the key in and out.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-07-2012, 10:43 AM

Replies: 2

Sticky door lock fix

Views: 606

Posted By gregszustak

Sticky door lock fix

Previous owner always used the vacuum system to lock the car.
Passenger side & trunk keys wouldn't budge.
Sprayed brake parts cleaner to clean it up and followed it up with tri-flow oil. Works...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Replies: 5

Head swap? 240d

Views: 705

Posted By gregszustak

Thanks for the info. I have the head from the...

Thanks for the info.
I have the head from the 1981, it got rammed on the side and I bought the '78

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-04-2012, 09:13 AM

Replies: 5

Head swap? 240d

Views: 705

Posted By gregszustak

Head swap? 240d

Will the head from a 1981 240d fit on a 1978 240d?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-23-2011, 05:35 AM

Replies: 68

Calling transmission gurus: 1980 300td with 722.1 won't go into 2nd

Views: 7,696

Posted By gregszustak

I have an '81 240d, vacuum only transmission. ...

I have an '81 240d, vacuum only transmission.
My modulator was leaking, pulling up transmission fluid into the vacuum line preventing vacuum from reaching the modulator.

To shift properly it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-17-2011, 04:20 PM

Replies: 15

Good Source for Blower Motor Brushes

Views: 8,380

Posted By gregszustak

Brushes

Thanks, saved me $186

A bit of filing but now I have a working blower.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-24-2011, 01:43 PM

Replies: 53

-10 here in NH - can't get the 1979 300D to start

Views: 3,312

Posted By gregszustak

I tried something different this year, fuel wise....

I tried something different this year, fuel wise.
10 gallons diesel, 1 gallon kerosene, 3 oz Power Service & 1/2 bottle diesel 'dry gas'
10 - 15 below last night. Cranked 15 - 20 seconds but it did...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2011, 03:34 PM

Replies: 6

Magnetic heater

Views: 840

Posted By gregszustak

My guess - it wasn't well maintained by the...

My guess - it wasn't well maintained by the previous owner.
Good battery, I use a battery warmer.
Synthetic blend, cranks easily.
I've gotten 95,000 miles out of a $900 investment, no complaints.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2011, 02:57 PM

Replies: 17

Block heater help

Views: 2,256

Posted By gregszustak

*************** edit come on guys....

***************

edit come on guys. listing competition websites to this one is verbotten! edit

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Replies: 6

Magnetic heater

Views: 840

Posted By gregszustak

Placed on the back of the block, in front of the...

Placed on the back of the block, in front of the firewall.
Not sure if a 300 has as much room as a 240d.

PS Valves are properly adjusted, glow plugs are new. Car is just getting tired.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2011, 11:47 AM

Replies: 6

Magnetic heater

Views: 840

Posted By gregszustak

Magnetic heater

4 years after installing a lower radiator hose heater 240d is getting picky about starting below 10 degrees.
315,000 miles.
Installed a cheapie (200W) magnetic heater on the back of the block to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-20-2010, 07:33 AM

Replies: 8

82 240D Shifting Late

Views: 1,255

Posted By gregszustak

I have an '81 240d. It had the same symptoms,...

I have an '81 240d.
It had the same symptoms, needed a new modulator. Same part # as an '82

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-01-2010, 11:42 AM

Replies: 0

Turn signal repair 1981 240d

Views: 1,144

Posted By gregszustak

Turn signal repair 1981 240d

My turn signals would not 'flash'. Emergency flashers would not 'flash'.
I had to manually flip the turn signal switch up and down to get the signals to work.

If your signals/flashers are totally...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2009, 10:06 PM

Replies: 15

1983 300SD TD Trans downshifting

Views: 1,513

Posted By gregszustak

I have an '81 240d, not sure if tranny is...

I have an '81 240d, not sure if tranny is similar.
I had a leaky modulator, it slowly filled the vacuum line with tranny fluid after it was warm and behaved similar.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-17-2009, 09:50 PM

Replies: 2

Need truck transported from L.A. to Chicago.

Views: 640

Posted By gregszustak

DAS - 1-866-320-0629

DAS - 1-866-320-0629

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-15-2009, 06:58 AM

Replies: 13

Should a new CV axle be making clunking sounds?

Views: 2,467

Posted By gregszustak

I need to add a note for safety. Recommended...

I need to add a note for safety.
Recommended procedure for jack stands - shake the car to make sure stands are secure.
Same with the blocks - if blocks are not totally flat they will 'rock' back...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Replies: 13

Should a new CV axle be making clunking sounds?

Views: 2,467

Posted By gregszustak

We may be comparing apples and oranges. This is...

We may be comparing apples and oranges.
This is verbage from US Concrete
"Concrete masonry comprises two basic types - cinder block and concrete block. Concrete blocks are pure concrete, whereas...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-14-2009, 05:52 AM

Replies: 13

Should a new CV axle be making clunking sounds?

Views: 2,467

Posted By gregszustak

I use concrete blocks, 2 going in one direction...

I use concrete blocks, 2 going in one direction and 1 on top going in the other direction. Small 2x4 to top it off if necessary.
Much safer.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-24-2009, 05:31 AM

Replies: 9

Noisy engine, fuel

Views: 864

Posted By gregszustak

Noisy engine, fuel

240d
Always used Power Service according to directions.
Recently in warmer weather I started using about 1/2 of what it called for and noticed the engine got noisier. Last fill used about 2x normal...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-17-2009, 06:29 AM

Replies: 11

Steering box slack?

Views: 989

Posted By gregszustak

How do you know when it won't adjust anymore? ...

How do you know when it won't adjust anymore?
Does it hit a stop?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Replies: 4

AT Modulator Valve Confusion

Views: 896

Posted By gregszustak

It's 2 peices. Tough to separate.

It's 2 peices. Tough to separate.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-01-2009, 06:37 AM

Replies: 6

Attaching New Timing Chain to Old Timing Chain

Views: 1,187

Posted By gregszustak

I bought an extra link, attached it, and ground...

I bought an extra link, attached it, and ground it off when it came through the top.
Figured for a little extra $$ & work it was worth avoiding a lot of grief

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