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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-12-2009, 10:14 PM

Replies: 6

1981 300TD Wagon For Sale

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Posted By tfrain

also, I did want to state something about the...

also, I did want to state something about the body. It is solid and generally rust free. HOWEVER it was damaged on the driver side rear quarter, was repaired and then redamaged. And this was...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-12-2009, 10:11 PM

Replies: 6

1981 300TD Wagon For Sale

Views: 1,085

Posted By tfrain

wish I had posted it then too!

wish I had posted it then too!

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-12-2009, 03:59 PM

Replies: 6

1981 300TD Wagon For Sale

Views: 1,085

Posted By tfrain

Yep - removed it and cleaned it and put it back...

Yep - removed it and cleaned it and put it back in and it fixed the issue. The car still is not perfect, but it does crank every time and runs pretty good (to me). This is the only one I have ever...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

11-12-2009, 01:08 AM

Replies: 6

1981 300TD Wagon For Sale

Views: 1,085

Posted By tfrain

1981 300TD Wagon For Sale

The wagon in this thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=179264

is for sale for $1000.

I paid $1500 for it a couple years ago - well I guess like almost 4 years ago...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2008, 10:51 AM

Replies: 3

Valve cover gasket

Views: 797

Posted By tfrain

Valve cover gasket

Will this work for 81 300TD (617.952)?
I looked in fastlane but it is a little more than I want to pay for this gasket. Or should I just see if I can reuse the one on the car? I have wrenches...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2008, 11:34 AM

Replies: 61

Need Bosio nozzle feedback for OM606

Views: 9,308

Posted By tfrain

What flaps are you speaking of?

What flaps are you speaking of?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-31-2008, 05:50 PM

Replies: 2

Hazet valve adjusting wrenches - $80

Views: 670

Posted By tfrain

I can paypal you today.

I can paypal you today.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-31-2008, 05:49 PM

Replies: 2

Hazet valve adjusting wrenches - $80

Views: 670

Posted By tfrain

still got em?

still got em?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-14-2007, 06:12 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

It always idled a little rougher than I liked in...

It always idled a little rougher than I liked in gear. I think it actually idles a little better now - I may take them all out to have them tested - do you just take them to a diesel shop or what?
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-13-2007, 03:29 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

yes, I removed the pin. It is very precisely...

yes, I removed the pin. It is very precisely machined. What did I have to lose other than having to buy an other injector nozzle, that I thought I would have to do anyway. It seems that cleaning...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-13-2007, 02:17 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

I removed the number 2 injector, took it apart...

I removed the number 2 injector, took it apart and cleaned it all off in a bath of mineral spirits. I couldn't really find anything wrong with it - there wasn't any trash or anything in the injector...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-08-2007, 04:05 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

Thanks for the info - it might be that as well. ...

Thanks for the info - it might be that as well. I was just about to do a valve adj on it when this happened so who knows - I've never looked at the valves at all in the short time I have owned it.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-08-2007, 03:41 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

Thanks to everyone- hoping to be able to do it...

Thanks to everyone- hoping to be able to do it this weekend - REALLY REALLY looking forward to the early daylight savings time.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2007, 04:30 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

I think I grabbed an 1 1/8 from a buddy - i'll...

I think I grabbed an 1 1/8 from a buddy - i'll see if he has a 1 1/16 deep well - that is what I guessed as well but we couldn't find it!!

Thanks for the suggestion about putting it into another...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2007, 03:27 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

oh yeah, what size socket do I need? I'm...

oh yeah, what size socket do I need? I'm guessing 30MM deep well - will that fit over the injector return nozzles??

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2007, 03:26 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

Found out which cylinder it is

I cracked open the injectors and found out it is the #2 injector/cylinder causing the problem (if going from the front of the car, the 2nd one back) - cracking the line at the injector on any of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2007, 08:35 AM

Replies: 48

College, winter, and an old worn out diesel

Views: 3,619

Posted By tfrain

When I changed my oil the first time after...

When I changed my oil the first time after getting the car, my oil leaks stopped as well (or at least slowed down substantially) - not sure what was in there, but I refilled with the Rotella Dino so...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2007, 06:18 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

Today is Saturday, GLORIOUS SATURDAY, so I am...

Today is Saturday, GLORIOUS SATURDAY, so I am going to take a look at the wagon. My concern now, however, is that it might be severe engine damage instead of just a fuel issue.

If I had severe...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 05:27 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

by the way, these pictures are from when I...

by the way, these pictures are from when I purchased it. That isn't my for sale sign or anything in it and the carpets were dirty. It was back in the summer (hence all the green in the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 05:20 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

a few more

a few more

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 05:18 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

Here are a few pics:

Here are a few pics:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 05:02 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

That is a good suggestion. How would I do that...

That is a good suggestion. How would I do that without spraying diesel all over everything and would I disconnect the line at the injector or at the IP itself?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-15-2007, 05:01 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

I'm about 15 miles south of Memphis, TN in...

I'm about 15 miles south of Memphis, TN in Hernando, MS. If you've got $1000 it is yours.

I'll see if I can post some pictures.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-14-2007, 02:13 AM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

In order of complexity (lowest to highest) - what...

In order of complexity (lowest to highest) - what would be the next step or thing to check. I'm thinking this:

1. Remove air filter temporarily - I had checked this at last oil change, but...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-13-2007, 06:30 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

I haven't checked the injectors yet - I was...

I haven't checked the injectors yet - I was thinking about doing that next.

I hate to admit my ignorance, but I don't know exactly what it would mean for a prechamber to fail. I understand how...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-13-2007, 06:04 PM

Replies: 33

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Views: 3,202

Posted By tfrain

81 300TD All of a Sudden Won't Run Right

Hi, its been a while since I have been on here. I have driven the wagon back and forth to work for about the last since months. All of a sudden about a week ago on the way home, I exit the ramp...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-24-2006, 10:15 AM

Replies: 6

300TD Rear Suspension - wondering about mine

Views: 986

Posted By tfrain

Thanks everyone. I'll try to crawl under there...

Thanks everyone. I'll try to crawl under there today and check it out. I need to clean it off so I can get a good look. Not real familiar with the rear end of this particular car so I'll have to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2006, 07:01 AM

Replies: 1

AC - Where to start looking

Views: 563

Posted By tfrain

model

Also, it is an 81 300TD.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2006, 07:01 AM

Replies: 1

AC - Where to start looking

Views: 563

Posted By tfrain

AC - Where to start looking

My AC, like many in the old Mercs, is not working. The system appears to be in pretty bad condition, although the car itself is in great condition. I believe my CC electronic controller thing is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2006, 04:23 AM

Replies: 6

300TD Rear Suspension - wondering about mine

Views: 986

Posted By tfrain

300TD Rear Suspension - wondering about mine

I bought the 81 wagon about 3 months ago and am slowly working on it. The gentleman I bought it from said the rear suspension had been "worked on" or "fixed" before he bought it. I don't think he...

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