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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-04-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By beaulieub
sorry was away on a business trip and not able to...

sorry was away on a business trip and not able to check your messages here. The car is still in San Diego. Jake, you bring up a good point about the head gasket. The previous owner told me that he...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-31-2017, 09:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By beaulieub
LOL Jake, Looks like your stable is already...

LOL Jake, Looks like your stable is already full!:D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-30-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By beaulieub
I'd like to start at the cost of the 4 tires $400.

I'd like to start at the cost of the 4 tires $400.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-30-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By beaulieub
ALSO NO RUST!!!

ALSO NO RUST!!!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-30-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By beaulieub
Unhappy 79 300SD needs head gasket. W116 WORKING ACC SERVO, Brand New Tires

I babied this car for years. I purchased in FL in 2007 and only had 84k miles. Previous owner had babied it and spent way too much money on the thing. He had purchased a new remanufactured ACC...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By beaulieub
Diesel911 thats an interesting comment about the...

Diesel911 thats an interesting comment about the thermostat. I just had the engine changed. The donor engine has 270,xxx miles. Ran well and drove real nice but the mechanic who just put this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By beaulieub
When I turned the car over after adding 3 gals of...

When I turned the car over after adding 3 gals of water. Water was flying out the cracks in the resevoir all over the engine while it was cranking. Does that indicate a clog? Even still, what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,166
Posted By beaulieub
OM617 Overheated, then wouldn't start. Any ideas?

Very Long story, but a friend was driving my 300SD yesterday on the Interstate. Appears the Overfill/Resevoir Coolant Tank cracked along a manufacturing seam and all the coolant, or most, was lost. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By beaulieub
2005 E320CDI How to get at the Ambient Temperature Sensor?

I've got the part and been told it's located in the front bumper. Does anyone have a detailed location? Do I reach this from under the hood or do I need to open the belly covers underneath? Anyone...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By beaulieub
05 E320CDI Ambient Air Temp Sensor Location?

Was told that the check engine light was throwing 2 codes (don't have the actual code#s myself). 1 was the EGR. 2 was the ambient air temp. sensor. Car was in limp mode. I removed the EGR and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,447
Posted By beaulieub
Well then I guess it is not working. The clock...

Well then I guess it is not working. The clock keeps time but cant be set. Just put a new battery in. Oh Well -- Its not going in the shop for this. Thanks folks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2015, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,447
Posted By beaulieub
How To Set Analog Clock -- 2005 E320 CDI

For the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to set the clock in the instrument panel. I've gone through the owners manual and can only find info on setting the time in the COMMAND System but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By beaulieub
Thanks Guys, Here's a link to my post when...

Thanks Guys,

Here's a link to my post when it died about 2 years ago:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/334946-om617-grinding-sound-sudden-loss-oil-pressure-loss-power.html
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By beaulieub
So the oil pan and filter base from the 79 need...

So the oil pan and filter base from the 79 need to be put onto the donor engine and then the replacement engine will fit? Is that something anyone who can change an engine can do?

Any advice on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By beaulieub
What Other Car Engines Can Be Used In a 79 300SD?

The engine in my 79 300SD is gone and I'm looking at the possibility of replacing it with a used engine. I believe my car has an OM617.950 engine. I saw several 1982-1985 300SDs for sale and am not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By beaulieub
REBUILD A OM617.950 out of a '79 300SD?

For starters, I'm not an internal engine type guy. My OM617.950 sounded horrible for some time and finally gave out. Now I hear a grinding sound from the engine. It will start and I was able to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,253
Posted By beaulieub
Will a '84 300D engine fit into a '79 300SD?

My 79 300SD engine (OM617) has some internal damage and I've found a 1984 300D (OM617) for $500. I believe the '79 is a 617.950 while the '84 is a OM617.953.

Anyone know is they can be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,415
Posted By beaulieub
I'm picking it up tomorrow so I'll have it here...

I'm picking it up tomorrow so I'll have it here at home to spend sometime with it after that. Loosening the belts and turning the engine by hand sounds like a fairly easy test and hopefully will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,415
Posted By beaulieub
reading on the dipstick showed oil was only down...

reading on the dipstick showed oil was only down 3/4 quart - within the normal operating range. Besides, if it was a hose, why the metal sound and the loss of power?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,415
Posted By beaulieub
Here's the additional detail: Earlier in the...

Here's the additional detail:

Earlier in the day, the belt which turnms the power steering pump let go partially. Steering became hard, and the belt was badly damaged though still turning the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,415
Posted By beaulieub
Can anyone tell me what drives the oil pump? I...

Can anyone tell me what drives the oil pump? I assume it is mechanical. Was wondering if no oil pressure indicated that the cam was no longer turning or something similar.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,415
Posted By beaulieub
OM617, grinding sound, sudden loss of oil pressure and loss of power.

Will still start though.

Happened last night, and of course I was about 20 miles from the nearest town in the Arizona desert! Had it towed and now don't know what to do. It's still 80 miles...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-28-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 532
Posted By beaulieub
HEAD for a 1990 350SDL FOR SALE

196,000 miles. I just replaced the engine with a 3L from my old 87 300D. Kept the top from the 350 engine. Available to highest bidder. Call with questions.

NH_Bert 603-875-7100
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2011, 02:06 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,047
Posted By beaulieub
Off-Road Diesel - Who Enforces That It Not Be Used Over The Road?

Can/do the local police or state police monitor this or is it strictly enforced by the Feds? And which federal agency would this be - ATF?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By beaulieub
Did the jumper wire and now I have 2 rear stop...

Did the jumper wire and now I have 2 rear stop lights. N7 still doesn't like it and lights as soon as I press on the brake but I can live with that. Opened the relay box but didn't remove any of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By beaulieub
Jeremy, Thanks for the info and comments. Yes...

Jeremy, Thanks for the info and comments. Yes the light on the dash is lit telling me of a bulb problem. Already did the swapping of the bulbs and ruled out a bad bulb. That lead me to use the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 859
Posted By beaulieub
87 300D - Only 8 Volts at Rear Stop Lamp

Passenger side, rear stop light only has 8 volts at the wire going into the connector. LIght doesn't work. Tried jiggling it thinking maybe a bad connection somewhere but can't find anything. All...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-16-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 434
Posted By beaulieub
71 280 SEL ABOUT TO BE SCRAPPED - ARIZONA

I am not the owner of this car.

It is a 1971 280SEL, white in rough shape. Mileage shows 20,xxx miles (must be 1xx,xxx or maybe 2xx.xxx).

The GOOD: It will start and has NO RUST
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-16-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 836
Posted By beaulieub
71 280SEL in YUMA, ARIZONA for parts or restoration

I am not the owner of this car.

It is a 1971 280SEL, white in rough shape. Mileage shows 20,xxx miles (must be 1xx,xxx or maybe 2xx.xxx).

The GOOD: It will start and has NO RUST
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-01-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,281
Posted By beaulieub
Wicked Funny! No, you don't need large...

Wicked Funny!

No, you don't need large frames.
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