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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 550
Posted By tmohler
x2. I broke mine this way and haven't fixed it....

x2. I broke mine this way and haven't fixed it. The most fun was getting it closed again.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By tmohler
Source for a door panel, 87 300TD

Hi all,

The seat belt got caught between the door handle and the door panel on the rear passenger side. When my son opened the door from the outside, it ripped the door handle out of the panel....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 48,181
Posted By tmohler
I have the exact same issue. It's at the indy...

I have the exact same issue. It's at the indy now, I'll let you know what he says
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,776
Posted By tmohler
I had that with my 87 300TD. I wound up replacing...

I had that with my 87 300TD. I wound up replacing the belt itself. Believe it or not, the squeal went, even though the new belt was the same as the old.

I also replaced the tensioner, but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By tmohler
Pardon my ignorance, but what is ARV? Thanks...

Pardon my ignorance, but what is ARV?

Thanks
Tim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By tmohler
Yeah, that seems like what I should do. Is there...

Yeah, that seems like what I should do. Is there any to be said for getting a newer/better turbo? Assuming something that can bolt up without modification. I'm not going to be doing modifications.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By tmohler
The trap ox recall has been done for sure. Last...

The trap ox recall has been done for sure. Last time I went to the dealer (years ago) they specifically pointed that out.

I think my mechanic is thinking of a warranty on the turbo from the turbo...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By tmohler
w124 turbo charger drinking oil, whistling

My 1987 300TD has been making odd whistling noises for a month or so. When it ran low on oil this past week I decided something was probably wrong with the turbo. Turbos are beyond my DIY...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By tmohler
I've been using bio in the car for a couple years...

I've been using bio in the car for a couple years now. This summer I ran about 75% bio with no problems. I've been running straight diesel from September to last week. I put in a clear filter and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By tmohler
So I changed both fuel filters and the air...

So I changed both fuel filters and the air filter. All were pretty well plugged up. Since I changed the primary filter 6 months ago, something must have happened fairly recently, probably a bad can...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By tmohler
Just before the drive, I had put 5 gallons of...

Just before the drive, I had put 5 gallons of 100% biodiesel in a 3/4 full tank of petroleum diesel. It could be the fuel was bad/gunky but I don't think it would gel, since the outside temp was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By tmohler
I will certainly do this. The only prior...

I will certainly do this.

The only prior time I had a fuel filter problem was long ago on a gas-engine car and there the problems seemed to stay constant - they didn't get better when I stopped...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By tmohler
Gradual loss of power, resting restores it

Hi all,

I was driving from Amherst MA to New York yesterday. Car (1987 300TD with 186,000 miles) was running fine the first half an hour or so. I began to slowly lose power going up hills. At...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,724
Posted By tmohler
Thanks

Thanks a lot, Jeremy. This is very helpful.

I can't quite make out some of the descriptions on the individual lines, especially those leaving the vacuum amplifier. If you can read them, might you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,724
Posted By tmohler
W124 Vacuum diagrams

Hi all,

Inspired by this forum, I bought myself a Mityvac to try and troubleshoot my shifting issues. Before I dive in, though, I was hoping someone had a link to W124 vacuum diagrams. I've seen a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 776
Posted By tmohler
groaning, loose steering on w124

Hi all,

I drove my 87 300TD wagon about 200 miles this morning. All seemed fine. After washing it, I got back in this evening. As as I backed around, I had the wheel cranked all the way to the...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,283
Posted By tmohler
Hi Brad, I actually had the radiator...

Hi Brad,

I actually had the radiator replaced as my first course of action after reading this thread.

It hasn't changed the behavior of the temp gauge. However, it also seems like there's a lot...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,283
Posted By tmohler
Hey, I drove the car for about 15 minutes....

Hey,

I drove the car for about 15 minutes. It was a hot day, almost 90 Fahrenheit. The temp gauge was showing about midway between 80 and 100.

I stopped the engine. The belt stopped immediately...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,283
Posted By tmohler
Thanks, I'll check the fan later today. How...

Thanks, I'll check the fan later today.

How could I tell if the thermostat is stuck?

Thanks
Tim
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,283
Posted By tmohler
Replaced radiator, temp still climbs on hill

Hi All,

I've been following this thread since I have similar symptoms on my 1987 300TD. Recently, the temp has started climbing on hills. By flooring it going up a long hill I was able to get it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By tmohler
87 300TD sunroof motor - can I use a sedan one?

Hi all,

My son decided to open the sunroof in the winter and, as I've read, that's not a good idea with a 124. The motor stopped turning and the roof was stuck open :( Thankfully I was able to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2007, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By tmohler
So I drove around the block a couple times. With...

So I drove around the block a couple times. With the climate control off, it shifts quicker and quieter into R from N. No difference I could feel shifting from 2 to 3.

Thanks
Tim
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By tmohler
I would love to learn this stuff. My problem is...

I would love to learn this stuff. My problem is having zero knowledge to start with. I've never worked on cars, never even changed my own oil. Looking at the schematics isn't too helpful when you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By tmohler
I'm going on a long drive tonight. I'll try with...

I'm going on a long drive tonight. I'll try with and without the heating system.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By tmohler
When I do this, it takes about 3 seconds to move...

When I do this, it takes about 3 seconds to move into D. Going into R is worse. When it does shift into R, it shifts hard and clunks slightly. No clunking going into D.

My mechanic changed the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By tmohler
87 300TD - shifts hard, not a vacuum issue?

Hi all,

I bought my 87 back in September. It shifted kinda hard from 2 to 3, but both the PO and his mechanic thought it was a vacuum issue. It wasn't too bad in any case and I figured it could be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By tmohler
Leak in 87 300TD - wet 3rd row seat

Hi All,

On Sunday I drove home through a pouring rainstorm. Tuesday when I folded up my 3rd row seats for the kids, the carpet under the seat was damp and there was water on the surface of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By tmohler
For someone who has never worked on a car before,...

For someone who has never worked on a car before, how hard would that be? One of the reasons I bought this car was that people said they are relatively easy to work on, and I'd like to learn a little...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By tmohler
No, I bought the one that was on Craigslist in...

No, I bought the one that was on Craigslist in New Rochelle.

It's certainly a learning experience, never having owned a diesel or a Mercedes before.

Are there any New York-area groups for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By tmohler
87TD ticking noise after oil change

Hi,

I changed the oil for the first time in my 1987 300TD. It has 170,000 miles on it. The engine was running fine, but now I have a ticking noise that increases with RPM. Other posts in the forum...
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