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Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By Tasma
Cost

The perch was $38 from the Benz dealer. The rivets were only $5 for 25 rivets. I bought special rivets that break off with the center pin in the shear zone of the rivet. They are called structural...
Forum: Tech Help 04-15-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By Tasma
The repair

I replaced the perch using rivets as recommenced by Mercedes.
The rivets are rated at 2000 pounds shear. I figured that the load on the perch is about 4000 pounds when you factor in the lever arm...
Forum: Tech Help 04-03-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By Tasma
Yes it's the passenger side. The other side looks...

Yes it's the passenger side. The other side looks like new but I don't know if that means anything. Maybe the thick coating is just hiding the rust...?
Forum: Tech Help 04-03-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By Tasma
New perch or coilover?

I had a spring perch fail on my 99 E300 and I am wondering if there is a better fix than welding on a new part. It looks like there is little left to weld the new part onto. I have seen coil/strut...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
I got the car to a position that I could work on...

I got the car to a position that I could work on it today. After taking off the wheel I could see the ball and socket and found no grease that I could feel.
The ball had flat sides on it and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
You are quite right viewing it from this...

You are quite right viewing it from this perspective. Mercedes is not to blame really other than by default. These cars are built so well they last long enough to fall into the hands of people that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
You are lucky you found the problem before it...

You are lucky you found the problem before it snapped. Mine ruined the fender and tire.
This post confirms my thinking that this design can potentially cause problems for people that are taking...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
I called the place were I bought the part and...

I called the place were I bought the part and they said they sell Visa an Moog parts. They don't normally have the Moog in stock so I probably purchased the Visa

If you look for failed ball joints...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
From a British forum a few months ago. ...

From a British forum a few months ago.

"The W124 front suspension is a dangerous design.

It suffers from "Morris minor" disease in that the lower articulating joint is in tension. Suspension...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
I like the "memory steer" term to describe how it...

I like the "memory steer" term to describe how it felt. Not really stiff, but something a bit not normal.
I think some stiffness has to occur as the ball approaches the point of being able to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
Why is it that this type of failure has not cause...

Why is it that this type of failure has not cause enough injury to warrant some sort of action by people that are supposed to be in charge of safety on the road.
It looks like companies have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
I did a search for all ball joint failures on...

I did a search for all ball joint failures on different brands and something stuck me as strange. All the failures were on the lower right hand joint!
I wonder what conditions the right wheel see...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,026
Posted By Tasma
I wouldn't assume the lower compression is the...

I wouldn't assume the lower compression is the main issue because low compression will not make an engine die that is running. It will make it difficult to start.
Using vegetable fuel or bio diesel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,416
Posted By Tasma
Ball joint failure on W124

Last week the front lower right ball joint on my 1991 300D popped out of the socket and caused the car to slide to the right side of the road. Not fun and it could have caused serious injuries.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By Tasma
The problem was the pipe that goes up to the...

The problem was the pipe that goes up to the intake manifold from the intercooler came loose. I don't understand how that was causing white smoke but it did.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By Tasma
1999 300D Large cloud of white smoke

I was driving my 1999 300d today cruising along at about 50MPH when I heard what sounded like a bang or loud pop and there was a cloud of white smoke behind me. Now the car has almost no power and...
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Tasma
The battery is 3 years old and was purchased from...

The battery is 3 years old and was purchased from Batteries Plus.
Now that I think of it, the problems did start shortly after I replaced the battery.
Forum: Tech Help 03-29-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By Tasma
Crazy windows and mirrors 99 E300

My windows, seats and mirrors quite often quit working. If I disconnect the battery for a while everything starts working again so I know it's not a wiring failure. Sometimes it's just one widow and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Tasma
I left the car sitting all night with the back...

I left the car sitting all night with the back wheels jacked up. The next morning after cranking about 30 seconds it fired up. I guess this car is just hard to prime.
I drove it down the driveway...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Tasma
Fuel comes out of those lines when cranking. I...

Fuel comes out of those lines when cranking. I have also raised the back of the car so that gravity causes fuel to run into the system. It is starting to seem like the SOV valve might be bad but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Tasma
Both lines to the shut off valve have fuel in...

Both lines to the shut off valve have fuel in them. I did replace the o ring under the pre filter.
The line that doesn't have fuel in it is the one from the engine block side of the injector pump...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Tasma
There is fuel in both lines going down to the...

There is fuel in both lines going down to the SOV.
The only line that doesn't show fuel is the one from the engine block side of the injector pump going back up to the return fuel junction.

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 852
Posted By Tasma
Replaced K40/fuel lines still no pumping

I have replaced the K40 relay and all fuel lines and o-rings on my 1999 E300 turbo and it still will not pump fuel up to the injectors. I hear the shut off valve click when the key is turned but no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
I also noticed that the top of of the injector...

I also noticed that the top of of the injector pump looked wet.

Could small leaks here let air into the system and prevent it from starting?

All the other fuel lines look dry.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
New Relay still no fuel

I replaced the K40 relay and the problem remains.
I did notice that while the engine was cranking there were some air bubble visible in the fuel lines that attach to the back side of the fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
Ok. thanks..I found it by checking the part...

Ok. thanks..I found it by checking the part number. It doesn't look quite the same as in the picture.

I sure wish there were test points or wiring diagrams somewhere. I think knowing which wires...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
I cannot find a module that looks like this...

I cannot find a module that looks like this anywhere in my car.
Where is it located?

My car will not start at all now. I cracked open the injector lines and there is no fuel getting to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
Thanks for the info. Is there any info on what...

Thanks for the info.
Is there any info on what all the values mean while using the REST button feature?

I did a search and couldn't find any.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,880
Posted By Tasma
Error code P0700 Transmission problem

My 1999 E300 is showing an error code of P0700 which is a transmission controller error.
The car sometimes will stay in third gear and is slow to shift to reverse. Turning the car off and re...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 967
Posted By Tasma
I found the problem! The power lead going to the...

I found the problem! The power lead going to the glow plug relay was broken due to corrosion.
Evidently the computer system is good at monitoring everything that goes on.
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