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Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 10:07 PM
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Posted By gregp1962
1982 W123 Master cylinder leaking out the top when bleeding under pressure

What do you do about the brake fluid leaking out the top when under pressure?
Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
I haven't moved that car because I don't have the...

I haven't moved that car because I don't have the correct springs. Others have said that many calipers don't have springs and they do just fine. Are these springs just an optional add on? Or will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
The wire springs won't go in. So, I ordered the...

The wire springs won't go in. So, I ordered the good kind of springs from Pelican. They should be here Friday. I've been without my 300CD for 5 days now. The wire springs that came with my Duralast...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
Does anyone know if I install these without the...

Does anyone know if I install these without the spring and drive the car for a week until I locate the correct springs, will it harm anything? The pins will hold the pads in place.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
Thanks Tyl. The one on the right in your picture...

Thanks Tyl. The one on the right in your picture is the style that was on my car. (The correct one)The one on the left is the style that came with the new calipers. That style is impossible to get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
Thank you for actually being helpful.

Thank you for actually being helpful.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
So, is this the proper allotment of time to...

So, is this the proper allotment of time to replace the calipers as follows?

1/2 hour... remove old calipers.
1/2 hour... install new calipers
5 hours... get weird springs and pins installed
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 253
Posted By gregp1962
w123 front calipers, Bendix design, odd retaining pin and spring design

So, I ordered some Duralast (Bendix design) calipers since they were the fastest to ship. Does anyone have a picture of how these springs and pins go in?

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-21-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By gregp1962
1982 300CD, need orientation on bracket inside of front brake caliper

I took off the front caliper because I needed to replace the rotors. The brakes and calipers were working fine. Otherwise I would have replaced the pads leaving the caliper on. When I got the caliper...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 359
Posted By gregp1962
I haven't heard of a "magnetic base and a dial...

I haven't heard of a "magnetic base and a dial indicator" until now. I've always done it by feel on my Mustang. Are there any good tips on how to get a good feel on this W123?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 359
Posted By gregp1962
Thanks Charmalu. What's the best way to pack the...

Thanks Charmalu. What's the best way to pack the bearings?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 359
Posted By gregp1962
1982 W123 front rotors

My rotors are very thin and there is a ridge on the outer edge. . My driving is just regular daily driving. Is there a big dfference in quality between the say the BOSCH 48011656 QuietCast Premium...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By gregp1962
What is the best way to remove the surface rust...

What is the best way to remove the surface rust without rubbing the paint off?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By gregp1962
1982 W123 coupe, found some rust starting!

I found some rust bubbles at the leading edge of the passenger side of my W123 coupe. I'm trying to figure out how water gets behind the panels to rust from behind. Is this coming from under the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By gregp1962
Well, as Sugar Bear said, it was the cord and not...

Well, as Sugar Bear said, it was the cord and not the block heater. If anyone has a non working block heater, check the cord first. They're cheap. But, there are two types of cord. Make sure you get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 421
Posted By gregp1962
1982 w123, Transmission filter and fluid replacement, completely drain or not?

1982 300CD US model.

I was told by one transmission expert that it is better not to replace ALL of the fluid on any older transmission. He works at a transmission shop and they typically replace...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By gregp1962
When I manually turn the fan, you can hear the...

When I manually turn the fan, you can hear the squeal. Is there a way to post a video here?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 353
Posted By gregp1962
Fan clutch squealing, noise 300CD US, OM617

I can hear the fan clutch squealing. It seems to be working fine. But, it has gotten noisy. It actually sounds like a loose belt. But, it is the fan clutch. Does this always mean that the fan clutch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By gregp1962
Thanks Greazzer! I hope to get the time to get...

Thanks Greazzer! I hope to get the time to get under there soon. I'll look at the modulator too. I have the redesigned one ready to install. But, in this coupe, it is a bear to get access to. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By gregp1962
OK< so, I disconnected the vacuum. That cured the...

OK< so, I disconnected the vacuum. That cured the flare from 2-3. But, the 3-4 flare remains. Also, the down shifts are rather hard now. So, now, my concerns are the 3-4 flare and the rough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By gregp1962
Tell me which vacuum gizmos you replaced. ...

Tell me which vacuum gizmos you replaced.

Also, isn't there some kind of B2 piston that affects it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 480
Posted By gregp1962
Transmission slipping, (Flaring) 1982 300CD w123

This transmission slips from 2-3 and 3-4.
I'm going to change the transmission filter and fluid. Is there anything else I should consider doing while I have the pan off.

I'm also going to replace...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By gregp1962
I think you are correct here. The cord appears...

I think you are correct here. The cord appears not to have power all the way to the heating element. I'll replace the cord and I suspect that the element will work. I just need to order the correct...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By gregp1962
Did you get access from underneath?

Did you get access from underneath?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By gregp1962
It could be the cord. But, reaching the element...

It could be the cord. But, reaching the element where the cord connects is very very difficult!!!
Who know of the best aftermarket solution?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By gregp1962
OM617 block heater not working, what is the next best thing?

Since the factory block heater is completely inaccessible unless the car is disassembled, I'm thinking of the next best thing is probably a heater within the lower radiator hose. Has anyone done this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By gregp1962
Does this make anyone else nervous? The numbers...

Does this make anyone else nervous? The numbers on the transmission are hard to read. If we are correct and my transmission is 722.315, then it is 2.9 bar. On the other hand, if the number is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By gregp1962
I'm going to replace the modulator then adjust...

I'm going to replace the modulator then adjust the pressure. Does anyone have the chart for the proper pressure? I used to have it and I'm not finding it now.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By gregp1962
Thanks Frank! I really just needed a second...

Thanks Frank! I really just needed a second opinion since it wasn't clear. Do others concur?

Funny how it's actually more clear in the photo than when looking it with the eye.

Does this code...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 497
Posted By gregp1962
1982 300CD US, Transmission ID

What transmission number would you say this is? I was expecting it to be a very clear number.


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