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Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-30-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,173
Posted By lodester
I got the same problem and asked a client of mine...

I got the same problem and asked a client of mine who just happens to own a plating factory. He looked at the trimmings of my car and this was his verdict:

"The trim is not chrome. It is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By lodester
Thank you so much. I will post my success...

Thank you so much. I will post my success (hopefully) after the holidays. Happy New Year everybody.

Lode
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By lodester
Super, thanks a lot. One last question (I hope)....

Super, thanks a lot. One last question (I hope). Is there a dirty quick fix I can use, like plugging off a vacuum line or something that will shut the engine off after I turn off the ignition key? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By lodester
Hello Junkman; Yes, that's what I need,...

Hello Junkman;

Yes, that's what I need, except, the images don't show which connector goes to which vacuum pod. Just like in the image there are six vacuum pods situated vertically to the right...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By lodester
Hey Thanks. I actually got that. What I need...

Hey Thanks. I actually got that. What I need help with is which vacuum hose connects to what connector. There is a vertical row of five connector next to the the heater/ac control unit. All the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By lodester
engine not shutting off - my mistake, please help

Hello;
I am the proud owner of a 1983 MB 300SD Turbo. Car is immaculate in and out and runs and hums like a champ. Today I decided to install a new car radio w. CD player. After I got the job...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By lodester
thank you much. Lode

thank you much.

Lode
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By lodester
Just by pulling it upwards? Thanks

Just by pulling it upwards?

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By lodester
Bowden cable

Hello;

Can anyone tell me what kind of tool I need, if any, to disconnect the Bowden cable from the linkage on top of the valve cover?

Thanks.

Lode
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By lodester
Thank you. Will try that. To unlink it all I...

Thank you. Will try that. To unlink it all I need is a flat screwdriver and gently pry upwards right?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By lodester
My poor tranny

Hello;

Yesterday I placed a post about my tranny being stuck in 1st gear and not shifting downwards while driving. You guys gave me a lot of stuff to try. Here's what I did:

I replaced all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By lodester
Thanks everyone, much appreciate the input. I...

Thanks everyone, much appreciate the input. I got somethings to check now tomorrow. Will let you know of the results. Thanks again.

Lode
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By lodester
Where can I find the Bowden cable and if it is...

Where can I find the Bowden cable and if it is stuck how can I "unstuck" it? Do I just give it a good pull....??

Regarding the vacuum lines I'll have to check these. I do have a problem with my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By lodester
Yes, that's the first thing I checked. The...

Yes, that's the first thing I checked. The transmission level indicates the oil is at the right level and the color is nicely red, not dark or cloudy or anything.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By lodester
Is my tranny shot?

Hello;
Got an 83 300SD w. 320,000 miles. Car's been running perfect.
Today my tranny seems to have gotten "stuck". When put in
Drive it stays in first gear and doesn't shift upwards (2nd, 3rd,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,851
Posted By lodester
Hello; Didn't expect this kind of response and...

Hello;
Didn't expect this kind of response and didn't expect that many disbelievers. I am stating the facts. Got nothing to gain deceiving you: I am not selling you anything.

Got the oil in 5...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,851
Posted By lodester
Vege Oil...Fact or Myth?

Hello;

Just wanted to share this with you:
Exactly one month to date, I started adding a 50/50 blend of new (unused) soybean salad oil and Canola oil to my 1983 300SD diesel tank. I did not make...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
Hey thanks everyone. Found the problems: 1. the...

Hey thanks everyone. Found the problems: 1. the air cleaner housing is loose, rubber stops are broken in half. 2. the fan blades hit the flywheel. So... that takes care of that. Those air...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
One more thing: there also seems to come a...

One more thing: there also seems to come a "tacking" noise from the front bottom of the engine, near (or from) the belt assembly. It too gets louder when I run about 3000 rpm in idle. Any idea...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
Thanks, I just checked for the grinding noise...

Thanks, I just checked for the grinding noise running the car in idle. Sure enough the noise is there, so, I guess probably my air cleaner housing is loose or busted. It's not the first time this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
No, the noise happens when I accelerate only. It...

No, the noise happens when I accelerate only. It doesn't matter if I turn left/right or go straight.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
front end noise, thanks

front end noise, thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By lodester
grinding noise when accelerating

Hello, my 83 MB 300SD diesel started making a grinding noise but only when I accelerate. As soon as I ease off the gas pedal the noise stops. Otherwise, the car runs fine. There doesn't seem to be...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-09-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,683
Posted By lodester
Thanks for the advice; even if it comes from a...

Thanks for the advice; even if it comes from a few moronitos who think they are oh sooo funny....
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-08-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,683
Posted By lodester
Hydrogen Fuel

Hi, I have a '83 300SD in excellent condition in and out. Thanks to the high diesel prices I am looking for alternative or "combined" fuel sources. I think I found it: hydrogen.

My only problem...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By lodester
Thank you sir, much obliged.

Thank you sir, much obliged.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2008, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By lodester
Thank you sir. Much obliged.

Thank you sir. Much obliged.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By lodester
only a second before 3rd gear

Hello; I own a 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel with over 300000 miles but still in mint condition in and out. Just now I noticed my baby doing something funny:
When I accelerate, the automatic tranny...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By lodester
Thank you;

Much appreciated. A bit more involved than I anticipated but nothing I can't handle. Thanks again.

Lodester
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2007, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 707
Posted By lodester
How do I remove interior back panel?

Hello;
My 83 300SD's interior back panel is completely sun bleached and I wanted to replace it with a new one. I removed the two latches that lock the 2 bin doors between the speakers in place. ...
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