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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-06-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 979
Posted By noMoreGasoline
Arizona 1982 300D - $2200

The car has 272,000 miles but the transmission was rebuilt by a good local indie shop at 265,000 miles in 2007. It also has a Saris roof-mounted bicycle rack. This car has been registered in southern...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-18-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By noMoreGasoline
no.... something at craigslist got fouled up so...

no.... something at craigslist got fouled up so here it is, reposted

http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1747769996.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-16-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By noMoreGasoline
dropped price to $3200

dropped price to $3200
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-11-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By noMoreGasoline
selling my 82 300D

see the ad here: http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/1743817425.html

I hate to let it go, but I am moving out of the country and it would be way too expensive to ship it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,983
Posted By noMoreGasoline
You may want to check out my thread here: ...

You may want to check out my thread here:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=276284
I am having similar issues, though the clunk isn't apparent when i shift into reverse, only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,531
Posted By noMoreGasoline
the b2 pushrod may possibly be the issue, because...

the b2 pushrod may possibly be the issue, because i know the transmission shop which did the rebuild did not address the poor vacuum quantity input to the vcv and modulator. they only made...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By noMoreGasoline
Thank you for all the replies! Upon realizing the...

Thank you for all the replies! Upon realizing the limited range of the adjustment, i set it back to its original position, which was fully ccw. It is my understanding that ccw enrichens the mixture...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,531
Posted By noMoreGasoline
True, and everything else with the transmission...

True, and everything else with the transmission is great, I just want to get this part smoothed out.. literally :cool:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,531
Posted By noMoreGasoline
I have not. I did a search and haven't found an...

I have not. I did a search and haven't found an article which addresses how to do this. More generally, how does the B2 piston relate to getting in gear? How do I tell if the current position is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2010, 04:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,539
Posted By noMoreGasoline
gates

gates
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,531
Posted By noMoreGasoline
Park-to-Drive jolt

I had the transmission rebuilt (82 300d) a couple years ago and it has performed pretty well. However, at the time I got the rebuild, I had a vac system leak (which I later found to be EGR system...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By noMoreGasoline
ALDA adjustment range

What should be the normal ALDA adjustment screw range? Mine only goes a total of 360 degrees before I encounter stiff resistance in either direction. And if my range does seem limited, what can I do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2008, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By noMoreGasoline
so how important is this check valve?

I traced a leak in the vacuum system of my 82 300d to the checkvalve immediately downstream of the power brake booster. Dealer wants $35 for this valve. I removed it and have been driving around for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By noMoreGasoline
case recap: the jumping of the relays happened to...

case recap: the jumping of the relays happened to coincide with the death of the alternator voltage regulator assembly. once i replaced the voltage regulator and neutral start switch, all was well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By noMoreGasoline
The prior owner installed an interstate battery...

The prior owner installed an interstate battery in my 82 300d in March 04. No problems to date 4+ years later.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,622
Posted By noMoreGasoline
i guess my town is an anomaly, but in Tucson b99...

i guess my town is an anomaly, but in Tucson b99 has been 20-30 cents cheaper per gallon than petro ever since i started using it last year. the supplier here says it is 100% virgin soy. still, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By noMoreGasoline
not yet, as i am out of town and away from the...

not yet, as i am out of town and away from the car. but i will do that first thing when i get back. i suspect it will read nominal battery voltage. like i said, the battery got totally drained when i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By noMoreGasoline
123 charging system problem

so my neutral start/safety switch in my '82 300d died. in doing research here i discovered that bridging the three pole junction on the right side wheel well of the engine bay can bypass the nss and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By noMoreGasoline
here are some pictures if that helps.. and, more...

here are some pictures if that helps.. and, more specifically, this if from an '82 300D.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2008, 04:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By noMoreGasoline
123 blower motor id

So the front bearing of my blower motor is worn to the point that the thing makes awful sounds and vibrations. In doing research on a replacement motor, i have found two kinds: bosch and behr. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2008, 02:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,618
Posted By noMoreGasoline
thanks for the suggestion. so just to be sure i...

thanks for the suggestion. so just to be sure i know what to ask for, is this the 117.982 engine? i referenced this when finding the engine:

http://www.peachparts.com/diy/usmodels/usmodels.htm
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 03:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,618
Posted By noMoreGasoline
Thanks for trying to help out :) but i have a new...

Thanks for trying to help out :) but i have a new radiator. the coolant bottle cap i have not replaced, but i don't think it is related. i say this because the old thermostat i took out maintained 80...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 02:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,618
Posted By noMoreGasoline
it's not. it's now right at 100 with 2 stant...

it's not. it's now right at 100 with 2 stant thermostats and 1 dealer thermostat. wierd.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By noMoreGasoline
sorry, yeah older 82 300d

sorry, yeah older 82 300d
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 776
Posted By noMoreGasoline
any harm in driving around with the ps pump disconnected?

I had to remove the pump entirely for overhaul, yet still need to drive it. am i screwing something up by driving it like this for a few days?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,618
Posted By noMoreGasoline
well, i got the mb dealer thermostat and same...

well, i got the mb dealer thermostat and same thing: temp regulated to 100. interestingly i had to give the parts person my VIN because she said it was engine specific (beyond the fact that i told...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,266
Posted By noMoreGasoline
something wierd is happening with some of these...

something wierd is happening with some of these new thermostats. i have the exact same issue, except i narrowed it down to the thermostat a little quicker.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,618
Posted By noMoreGasoline
"stant thermostats" or "temperature regulation 101"

From looking at other posts on here, i gather that the 617 engine should normally run between 80-90 degrees C. In fact the car did run that way with the OEM (mercedes logo stamped into it) theromstat...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By noMoreGasoline
Well this car has spent it's whole life in...

Well this car has spent it's whole life in Tucson, so the glow system has never had to work too hard ;)

I think it's probably that the scale on my multimeter was set wrong, but i haven't had a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By noMoreGasoline
911, thanks for the link! zero ohms means the...

911, thanks for the link! zero ohms means the plug is internally shorted. 1 ohm or less is what it should be, but not zero. So i'll go back and check my multimeter scale setting and see what i get.
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