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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-31-2022, 11:56 AM
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Views: 1,113
Posted By derburger
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,893
Posted By derburger
I've found a 14"x23"x44mm parallel flow condenser...

I've found a 14"x23"x44mm parallel flow condenser (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32363087412.html) that might be the key to cold air in a W123. Other condensers are around ~20mm thick, and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,930
Posted By derburger
(sorry, no pictures, this was a previous car) I...

(sorry, no pictures, this was a previous car) I used an acetone bath to remove the old finish, stained the wood and sealed with a pour-over (also called tabletop or self-leveling) epoxy. If I were...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-08-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 827
Posted By derburger
You could try buying a 240d oil cooler with...

You could try buying a 240d oil cooler with stripped threads and removing the good tube/fins from it (the 240d oil cooler is a two-piece assembly secured with a nut on the bottom) or adapt a 300d...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-21-2022, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By derburger
WTB: '78-'80 W116 300sd

No longer looking, this thread can be deleted. Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,331
Posted By derburger
Since this looks like a general A/C thread - I've...

Since this looks like a general A/C thread - I've been looking into W123 parallel flow condensers and see that some people have installed dual condensers. There's a 14"x23"x44mm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 46,612
Posted By derburger
Here is my "temporary fix" for my 1980 240d's...

Here is my "temporary fix" for my 1980 240d's crumbling oil cooler hoses, which I did due to time constraints, NLA parts, and not wanting to strip out the oil cooler's threads. For a permanent fix,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-15-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,514
Posted By derburger
I'm looking for these W123 parts: Instrument...

I'm looking for these W123 parts:
Instrument cluster housing in good cosmetic condition
Driver door map pocket, palomino preferred but will take any
240d manual trans. manual window center console...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By derburger
It was working prior to cleaning the evaporator,...

It was working prior to cleaning the evaporator, but I haven't recharged the system yet to see if that cleaning made a huge difference in performance. I don't really expect modern-car A/C out of a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By derburger
A few months ago, I replaced the heater core on...

A few months ago, I replaced the heater core on my 1980 W123 240d. If I had the dashboard out on a nice W123 that I plan on keeping, I would pull the HVAC box to remove & power wash the A/C...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By derburger
Ignition switch vacuum system caused stalling and poor acceleration W123 240d

I hadn't heard of this problem before, so I figured I'd share the solution. My 1980 manual 240d started showing a major power loss and would stall at stoplights. What made this power loss strange is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2018, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By derburger
For the posterity of 240d owners; my clutch...

For the posterity of 240d owners; my clutch problem was caused by a broken clutch disc spring wedged inside the pressure plate. I drove the car for months until I was annoyed enough to pull the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By derburger
A dribble of fluid. The original and FTE...

A dribble of fluid.

The original and FTE master cylinder push rods have an overall length of ~93mm. As a test, I shortened the extra pushrod to ~90mm and installed it, and set the eccentric bolt...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By derburger
The bore diameters appear to be the same between...

The bore diameters appear to be the same between the new and old clutch cylinders, around 18mm & 24mm for master and slave.

It's possible the clutch master cylinder push rod is too long. I can't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By derburger
I adjusted the eccentric push rod bolt to where I...

I adjusted the eccentric push rod bolt to where I feel the most play in the clutch pedal. It seems like shifting has improved slightly while driving the car, but the problem at full clutch-pedal-in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2018, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,927
Posted By derburger
240d limited clutch pedal travel problem

There's a strange problem with my 1980 240d's clutch system. With its engine running and clutch pedal pushed all the way in, you can't shift out of neutral gear. But with the clutch pedal pushed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-21-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Posted By derburger
I think this car has potential if it's somewhat...

I think this car has potential if it's somewhat structurally sound, i.e. you can place front jack stands without hearing *CRUNCH* and the suspension doesn't shear off while driving. One could replace...
Forum: Tech Help 08-21-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By derburger
For posterity, I replaced the Centric rear rotors...

For posterity, I replaced the Centric rear rotors with Zimmermann ones and solved the weird screeching problem. The Zimmermann rotors have a slightly smaller outside diameter than the Centrics and...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By derburger
I'll order ATE rear brake rotors and hardware and...

I'll order ATE rear brake rotors and hardware and compare outside rotor diameters to the Centric 12135002 rotors and the ones removed from the car.

My early W126 uses a dowel pin for rear brake...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By derburger
w126 rear brake anti-rattle clip screech

I replaced my 1983 380sel's rear brake discs, pads and hardware with Centric parts and was rewarded with a cyclical, metal-on-metal screeching sound while driving. After ruling out sticky calipers,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 11,303
Posted By derburger
I had a stick 82 240d for 6mos before dumping it...

I had a stick 82 240d for 6mos before dumping it on craigslist. It had a good body & paint, drove fine. The problem with it was you just had to replace everything due to age and wear.

I made up a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,605
Posted By derburger
Now I'm not so sure the stop-leak wasn't...

Now I'm not so sure the stop-leak wasn't effective - the window fogging is gone and there is less coolant smell each time I drive it - I'll have to pressure test the cooling system to see if the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,605
Posted By derburger
W123 Heater Core r&r tips & tricks?

Has anyone here replaced a w123 heater core? Before my new heater core from ebay.de arrives I'd like to hear from someone who's taken the plunge.

Section 83-100 of the FSM has you removing the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-29-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By derburger
Bump with updated first post.

Bump with updated first post.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-11-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By derburger
WTB: W123 Triple Gauge (temp/fuel/oil)

I need a 1977-1981 triple gauge in metric, the version with the metal knob in the center of the gauge set. Only the temperature gauge needs to work, because I'll be pulling it for my car's triple...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,148
Posted By derburger
The waffle gasket from the MB dealer actually...

The waffle gasket from the MB dealer actually sealed this poorly-milled surface on my 300cd. Was it made on a Monday after Oktoberfest? :confused:

http://i.imgur.com/QJcrI6D.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 41,286
Posted By derburger
GRM Tale of Woe

Not listening to my own advice, I replaced a clunking, split-boot GRM with a Febi one I had on hand. I also had a Lemforder GRM, which was visually identical and similarly stamped 'made in Italy'.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2013, 11:23 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,272
Posted By derburger
I just figured out the transmission flaring issue...

I just figured out the transmission flaring issue on my 80 300cd. It's a 722.118 '4 bolt' transmission, which is influenced by a vacuum modulator & vacuum control valve.

After confirming the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-15-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By derburger
Done- delete

Found one.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-24-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By derburger
Just unicorns, I guess. You're in the right area...

Just unicorns, I guess. You're in the right area to find a greymarket Benz though. Maybe posting on the MBCA, local MBCA & Classic center's facebook pages would help.
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