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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-21-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,862
Posted By Brewer
update and bump. Exchanged the battery for a...

update and bump.

Exchanged the battery for a new one and finishing replacing the glow plugs. So all five are new and it starts really well. Started it at 25F last week.

Also took it to a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-01-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,862
Posted By Brewer
...couple more pics...

...couple more pics...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 02-01-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,862
Posted By Brewer
FS: 1985 MB 300SD $2500

For Sale: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300SD turbo diesel
car is in Milwaukee suburbs...

259,000 miles
dark blue, with tan leather interior
from the South, no rust
solid 5 cylinder OM617 engine
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-09-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,135
Posted By Brewer
I was an ice cream truck driver one summer and...

I was an ice cream truck driver one summer and drove an old RHD AMC. There was a cool novelty for a little while, but it goes away. Wasn't too much of a pain, because it rode much higher than a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,010
Posted By Brewer
I had the trunk auto close feature on my winter...

I had the trunk auto close feature on my winter beater once, until I replaced the torsion springs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,544
Posted By Brewer
Ah. Thanks for the info on the AC cut out. ...

Ah. Thanks for the info on the AC cut out. Don't need to worry about that.

The mystery electrical connector is still a mystery though. There are 3 different electrical connectors on the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-24-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By Brewer
It's from a 85 300sd

It's from a 85 300sd
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,544
Posted By Brewer
What's the switch on the valve cover do? (617)

I'm tracking down 'slow acceleration' problems... What's this switch do. The arm is broken off, so whatever it's supposed to do as I hit the go pedal, it's not doing...

I also found a connector,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-18-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,110
Posted By Brewer
FS: Becker Grand Prix headunit

I'm selling the Grand Prix from my car. It's missing the fuse in back. Also, I shorted the fuse terminals and powered it up - and I think it's giving me the security code error. I'm sure the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-16-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,587
Posted By Brewer
Free 'new' car smell!

Free 'new' car smell!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,604
Posted By Brewer
For completeness sakes... for the bottom...

For completeness sakes...

for the bottom bolt, you can't hammer a 12-point socket onto it, because it's up in a recessed area. However, drilling it out is very easy and works great.

Also, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,604
Posted By Brewer
thanks people. the 12 point 12mm socket trick...

thanks people. the 12 point 12mm socket trick worked great.

now for the other side... the bottom 8mm bolt is stuck, too. I'm trying to google what 12 point socket to go over that one? a 14mm?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,604
Posted By Brewer
These motor mounts are rough!

Need inspiration to finish replacing these motor mounts (85 300SD).

As soon as I started I realized all the hex bolts were stripped. Bought new sharp edged hex sockets for the job, but they just...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-25-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,369
Posted By Brewer
Wow outstanding thread idea. I have much to...

Wow outstanding thread idea.

I have much to pay forward. I have literally done a billion searches on this website, while contributing little. My current ride is the 85 300SD. It was being sold...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2008, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By Brewer
If you watch closely, every day there's a bunch...

If you watch closely, every day there's a bunch of those scams on the craig. Probably 3-5 a day in Milwaukee.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-04-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,639
Posted By Brewer
How much for one of the rear half axles?

How much for one of the rear half axles?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,102
Posted By Brewer
very sweet... which means it won't be coming to...

very sweet... which means it won't be coming to the states.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By Brewer
How to cross reference parts?

How do I cross reference to find parts from other years and models that will work on my car? My rear axle snapped in two the other day, and I'm having trouble finding ones for a 87 300d.

Is...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 10-01-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,503
Posted By Brewer
And if your fuel lines are original, you'll have...

And if your fuel lines are original, you'll have to swap them for viton ones. Your rubber ones won't last too long.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,169
Posted By Brewer
lol, I thought you were about to start dissing...

lol, I thought you were about to start dissing Wisconsinites. Carry on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By Brewer
Thanks. I only have the one, so maybe I'll take...

Thanks. I only have the one, so maybe I'll take it to a machine shop. I have no benders, but I thought if I heat it a little and bend it around a bigger metal pipe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2008, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By Brewer
Using #6 injector line on cylinder 5?

So, the tapered end of injector line for the 5th cylinder completely sheared off. I was actually surprised at how the car didn't run all that bad for firing on 5 cylinders.

Anyway, I can't get a...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 05-24-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,259
Posted By Brewer
For single tanking, lots have had short term...

For single tanking, lots have had short term success, and a few have even had long term success. That doesn't change the science which states you should have about 160 degrees. There are plenty of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By Brewer
He certainly means miles per gallon of diesel. ...

He certainly means miles per gallon of diesel. Could've been more specific, but doesn't seem to be under the influence of anything.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,903
Posted By Brewer
anyone else noticing used diesel prices dropping?...

anyone else noticing used diesel prices dropping?

I keep my eye out for diesel W201s, especially turbos, and they seem a couple thousand cheaper lately.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,498
Posted By Brewer
Has anyone ordered the pre-cut pieces before? ...

Has anyone ordered the pre-cut pieces before? When it's warmer I'm going to do the 4 door windows. However the curve of the rear window seems pretty rough.

I saw pre-cut pieces for just the rear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,085
Posted By Brewer
this is the garage I want for my 300zx (after I...

this is the garage I want for my 300zx (after I buy 10 more of them)

http://www.cincyz.com/SilverTwin/Past%20Events/bretts%20021.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,728
Posted By Brewer
...and heaven help me if I'm driving and I notice...

...and heaven help me if I'm driving and I notice it's been bumped and is crooked. I've had to pull over and fix it because my OCD just can't take it.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-29-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,102
Posted By Brewer
Another bump for Frybrid. Also want to add, I've...

Another bump for Frybrid. Also want to add, I've never had a customer support problem, and have gone back a couple times to order extra stuff. I don't know if I'm unique, but I wouldn't expect to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,925
Posted By Brewer
ditto on checking the battery. this morning...

ditto on checking the battery.

this morning we started right up at -8°F (outside, not plugged in).

...and the original question is a trick one - at no temperature should you consider trading it...
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