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Forum: Tech Help

10-27-2015, 08:59 PM

Replies: 5

E320 Rear Main Seal Leak stopped with Mobil 1 10w40 High Mileage Oil

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Posted By SUNRG

Here's the viscosity comparison: V@40c / 100c...

Here's the viscosity comparison:
V@40c / 100c / HTHS
10w40 = 95.9 / 14.71 / 3.9
0w40 = 75 / 13.5 / 3.8

Forum: Tech Help

10-26-2015, 04:43 PM

Replies: 5

E320 Rear Main Seal Leak stopped with Mobil 1 10w40 High Mileage Oil

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Posted By SUNRG

E320 Rear Main Seal Leak stopped with Mobil 1 10w40 High Mileage Oil

I have a 2001 Mercedes E320 with over 280,000 miles, it had a small RMS leak and I tried adding 2 cans (600ml) of LM Motor Oil Saver to the 0w40 that was in the engine. Small RMS leak remained.

A...

Forum: Tech Help

12-21-2013, 11:48 AM

Replies: 4

HELP: 2001 E320 - Wiggle Key: fans cut off, CC stops working, wiggle key to fix

Views: 850

Posted By SUNRG

Thanks so much BWhitmore. I really like the...

Thanks so much BWhitmore.

I really like the car and I want to buy it, but I can't afford the purchase price plus a $1,000 repair. Is there any chance this could be another issue / cheaper fix?
...

Forum: Tech Help

12-21-2013, 09:18 AM

Replies: 4

HELP: 2001 E320 - Wiggle Key: fans cut off, CC stops working, wiggle key to fix

Views: 850

Posted By SUNRG

HELP: 2001 E320 - Wiggle Key: fans cut off, CC stops working, wiggle key to fix

I'm considering buying a 2001 E320 Wagon. It starts fine, but the cabin fans cut off, and ABS / ESP malfunction lights come on *BUT* if you wiggle / nudge the key the fans come back on.

I test...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-07-2013, 01:12 PM

Replies: 30

Found a good sunroof drain cleaner

Views: 25,142

Posted By SUNRG

I just bought this tool from my local Harbor...

I just bought this tool from my local Harbor Freight and it worked like a charm.

Water was coming into my wagon at the driver's side front corner, I snaked this tool into that drain and it was...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

09-26-2012, 05:41 PM

Replies: 1

1985 300 TD Wagon, 199k Miles, $3950, Roanoke, VA

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Posted By SUNRG

1985 300 TD Wagon, 199k Miles, $3950, Roanoke, VA

This is a beautiful, stylish, incredibly safe, and reliable family vehicle. I love owning and driving this car. People regularly come up to me and my family and talk to us about it.

This is our...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2011, 12:57 PM

Replies: 5

power steering leak at steering box adjustment nut (85 300TDT)

Views: 5,181

Posted By SUNRG

snugging the nut was all that was needed. ...

snugging the nut was all that was needed.

and i did install a new / updated Bosch primer pump ;)

thanks!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-28-2011, 07:54 PM

Replies: 6

W123 Receiver hitch $172 this week!

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Posted By SUNRG

Sugi - thanks so much for posting this. i was...

Sugi - thanks so much for posting this. i was just planning to outfit our new-to-us wagon with a hitch and you just saved me a LOT of money.

plus they'll be emailing a $50 coupon for me to use...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-28-2011, 07:10 PM

Replies: 25

300TD or Volvo 940 wagon?

Views: 4,618

Posted By SUNRG

i've owned a non-turbo 940 and it was horribly...

i've owned a non-turbo 940 and it was horribly slow - i would never buy one again. i also owned a volvo 760 turbo wagon - now that was fantastic. the 300TD isn't "fast" but it's got the power/torque...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-15-2011, 02:16 PM

Replies: 5

power steering leak at steering box adjustment nut (85 300TDT)

Views: 5,181

Posted By SUNRG

thanks Larry - we'll do just that. Army -...

thanks Larry - we'll do just that.

Army - when i did a search to see if this question had been answered previously I found your thread. it's amazing and thanks for taking the time to post with...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-14-2011, 01:17 PM

Replies: 5

power steering leak at steering box adjustment nut (85 300TDT)

Views: 5,181

Posted By SUNRG

power steering leak at steering box adjustment nut (85 300TDT)

i just bought this car and the previous owner alerted me to this power steering fluid leak at the steering box adjustment nut:

http://www.usta-va.com/rob/MB/300TD_Wagon/ps_leak.jpg

Update:...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-14-2011, 11:49 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: Rear Seat *with Headrests* for '85 300TD Wagon

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Posted By SUNRG

thanks panZZer. anyone have a w124 rear seat?

thanks panZZer. anyone have a w124 rear seat?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-09-2011, 11:53 AM

Replies: 5

WTB: Rear Seat *with Headrests* for '85 300TD Wagon

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Posted By SUNRG

WTB: Rear Seat *with Headrests* for '85 300TD Wagon

We just bought a 300TD Wagon but the rear seats do not have headrests. I'm worried about getting rear-ended with my son in the back seat and his neck being injured more severely because there's not a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-07-2011, 11:12 AM

Replies: 12

WTB: Rear Seat Headrests & Left Rear Tail Light for 85 300TD Wagon

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Posted By SUNRG

thanks so much for the info. is it possible to...

thanks so much for the info. is it possible to get a seat back with headrests that also locks down into the seat lowers? Or is it on or the other?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-03-2011, 07:12 AM

Replies: 12

WTB: Rear Seat Headrests & Left Rear Tail Light for 85 300TD Wagon

Views: 800

Posted By SUNRG

WTB: Rear Seat Headrests & Left Rear Tail Light for 85 300TD Wagon

We just bought a 300TD Wagon but the rear seat headrests are missing and the left rear tail light is broken. If you have these parts or know where I might find them please contact me. Thanks!
...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-03-2011, 07:08 AM

Replies: 20

Parting: '85 300TD Federal Wagon

Views: 1,925

Posted By SUNRG

i need a left rear tail light, and the back seat...

i need a left rear tail light, and the back seat headrests.

also, our "new to us" '85 300TD Wagon doesn't have a 3rd row seat, but if i could install the one you have in mine i'd be interested.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-18-2008, 11:32 AM

Replies: 117

W123 A How to, replacing rear axles.

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Posted By SUNRG

126 differences?

On my '82 300SD 126 I'm getting an increasingly louder clicking noise on deceleration which sounds like what Dave's son was experiencing in the original post. Is this procedure the same for the 126?...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2008, 01:43 PM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

LUVMBDIESELS - thanks for the info, i look...

LUVMBDIESELS - thanks for the info, i look forward to getting together with you! my home is very near Salem (5min from the Salem Civic Center area).

the air cleaner doesn't currently rattle...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2008, 09:42 AM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

OK - i took some pics. i found the dieselgiant...

OK - i took some pics. i found the dieselgiant oil cooler line / engine mount tutorial then went out and looked at my line and:
http://www.usta-va.com/rob/MB/300SD/mounts+/DSC00831.JPG
yup - that's...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2008, 01:04 AM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

before reading your post i had actually opted to...

before reading your post i had actually opted to replace all the fuses - but i think they're most if not all Al - not Cu. you think i should find all Cu fuses and swap them again?

also, the back...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-06-2008, 10:38 AM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

toomany MBZ - thanks! i actually did have one bad...

toomany MBZ - thanks! i actually did have one bad fuse #14 and it was the horn / rear defroster fuse. the horn works now - and i'm keeping my fingers crossed that the rear defrost will too (we'll see...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-05-2008, 11:28 PM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

amazingly, thanks to Brian Carlton pm'ing me the...

amazingly, thanks to Brian Carlton pm'ing me the 3-2 valve bypass post link:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=1375506&postcount=5

it took me 2 minutes to fix my transmission....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-05-2008, 09:09 AM

Replies: 17

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

Views: 2,447

Posted By SUNRG

300SD owner in need of guidance in Roanoke VA area

i have an 82 300SD that i'd bought because i love MB diesels and i'd hoped to learn about it and slowly chip away at restoring it while using my VW TDI as my daily driver.

to make a long story...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-27-2007, 03:12 PM

Replies: 63

OEM Oil Filtration Efficiency 50%@27μ / 99%@50μ

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Posted By SUNRG

OEM Oil Filtration Efficiency 50%@27μ / 99%@50μ

FWIW - i've seen some threads here regarding "who makes the best 616/617 oil filter", and i have some contacts with OEM supplier MANN, so i inquired about the PF 1055/1x oil filter: ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-11-2007, 05:11 PM

Replies: 1

Inexpensive RACOR 120 Series Diesel Spin-On Fuel Filter / Water Separator

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Posted By SUNRG

Inexpensive RACOR 120 Series Diesel Spin-On Fuel Filter / Water Separator

I'm finally getting around to selling some of the diesel gear that I'm not using and I though some of the MB enthusiasts here might be particularly interested in this excellent diesel pre-filter:...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

01-09-2007, 10:49 AM

Replies: 1

1981 MB 240D 4M - $1750 (Roanoke, VA)

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Posted By SUNRG

1981 MB 240D 4M - $1750 (Roanoke, VA)

http://sustainablepower.net/MB/240D.htm

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

01-08-2007, 10:33 AM

Replies: 4

WTB: inexpensive 240D/123 body near VA

Views: 837

Posted By SUNRG

vaman4215 - please do let me know about the...

vaman4215 - please do let me know about the person in troutville as that's very near where i live. thanks!

Benzcrusher - email me what you'd accept for your 240 - i will definitely consider it....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-07-2007, 10:59 AM

Replies: 4

help: 240D glow plug troubleshooting (movie)

Views: 1,654

Posted By SUNRG

FWIW - it turned out to be just one bad glow...

FWIW - it turned out to be just one bad glow plug. i used the glow plug testing procedures in the www. dieselgiant.com.

one note, the plug numbers on the relay correspond with the glow plugs...

Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks

01-06-2007, 01:12 PM

Replies: 0

123 patch panel sources?

Views: 1,307

Posted By SUNRG

123 patch panel sources?

i've got rust behind both rear wheel wells, below the drivers side rear tail light and the driver's side front fender. i will probably just replace the front fender but would like to buy patch panels...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

01-06-2007, 10:06 AM

Replies: 4

WTB: inexpensive 240D/123 body near VA

Views: 837

Posted By SUNRG

WTB: inexpensive 240D/123 body near VA

my 1981 240D 4M has a great engine and transmission - but it also has rust. it's all repairable but it will take a significant amount of my money and time to do it right. so...

i'm considering...

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