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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,010
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300SDL crash

Was going down the interstate when it suddenly became congested and I slowed to about 5-10 mph, almost stopped traffic ahead, a suzuki suv slammed into me about 25-30 mph... The damage done was two...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-06-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,754
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation w126 1987 300SDL Rear ended......

Going down the interstate when suddenly it became congested... I slowed down to about 5-10 mph when suddenly a suzuki suv slammed into me about 25-30 mph... The damage done was two smashed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation ANY ideas???

ANY ideas???
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation Sorry to say, but suddenly they pulled the same...

Sorry to say, but suddenly they pulled the same move on me... They worked fine all last night (kept checking with no problems), even drove earlier today and they worked back and forth for about five...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By BenzB0y
I was aggravated earlier too... not now though...

I was aggravated earlier too... not now though thanks alot, wish I could help with something on your car, but not quite experienced enough yet..:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2008, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By BenzB0y
THE MASTER OF 300SDLs!!!

Brian...I can't thank you enough... you are truely the master of the 300SDLs! :D:thumbsup::idea2::crowngrin:bowrofl::laugh3::crown::book::scream::huepfenic:thumbsup2::thumbsup:

THANK YOU TO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,043
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300SDL Headlight problem....

Out of the blue the headlights and low beams do not want to cooperate... they worked fine minutes before I pulled over and got something to eat, but when I came out and started the car the headlight...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow There is no performance loss or anything...

There is no performance loss or anything different except for the annoying squeal... which comes and goes. Sometimes it only squeals at idle or if I put my foot on the brake, mostly when the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 12,049
Posted By BenzB0y
BLUE BEAST 308,000 miles, original transmission,...

BLUE BEAST 308,000 miles, original transmission, engine and vac. pump which I'd like to replace...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By BenzB0y
When the mechanic (1 hour away) replaced the...

When the mechanic (1 hour away) replaced the tensioning system he claims he got oil all over the belt and thats why it was squeaking... Would the alternator cause the engine to slightly overheat if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,114
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300SDL Annoying belt squeal....

Ever since I had the belt tensioning system replaced, the belt has been extremely noisy and the sound comes and goes... It mostly squeaks when the engine is cold and I've noticed that sometimes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,063
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow Is it possible if a vacuum pump failed during...

Is it possible if a vacuum pump failed during 1987-90 if would be replaced with the same pump? When did they realize it was a flawed design... My 300SDL has 308,000 and has good stopping besides a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,939
Posted By BenzB0y
Push down the stop lever on the IP, I thought...

Push down the stop lever on the IP, I thought that was how you primed it?

I charged the battery for about an hour and a half and now the engine can sit for an hour and still fire up without any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By BenzB0y
Question Is vacuum pump failure something that only...

Is vacuum pump failure something that only happens to diesels that weren't built correctly at the factory or will it happen to all engines with the same vacuum pump? Mine has 308,000 miles and shows...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,939
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow Started this morning...

Hooked up the battery charger and primed the injection pump a couple of times and it attempted to start the first time, but was a little cold. The next try after a few minutes of charging and she...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,939
Posted By BenzB0y
Would jumping the battery be a good or bad idea...

Would jumping the battery be a good or bad idea to see if that's the problem???
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,939
Posted By BenzB0y
Battery is about a year old, but is a knock...

Battery is about a year old, but is a knock off...

Not sure about the starter hope it's not, how much do the cost??

Glow plug light comes on and goes out, compression is usually great... the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,939
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300SDL starting problem....

This morning I woke up to find that my 87 300SDL won't turn over... When I turn the key to accessory everything runs stong and works properly, but when I turn to ignition, everything electronically...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By BenzB0y
How could you tell it went south, and does my...

How could you tell it went south, and does my post mean my pump is probaby own the way out too...:confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300SDL vacuum pump scare...

Fired up the 87 300SDL this morning and I noticed it was braking hard on its own without me touching the pedal, I assumed it was the transmission it wouldn't shift out of first so I got to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow 300SDL 1987 recent mileage....

After trying to sell the car and somebody carfaxed the VIN number, they told me the last reported mileage was 275,000 before we recieved the car. The odometer said 186,000 and I thought it must have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By BenzB0y
nice car! I don't think that any diesel mercedes...

nice car! I don't think that any diesel mercedes come with a factory boost guage, but installing an aftermarket one is easy enough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By BenzB0y
Exclamation 300sdl broken boost gauge...

While I was in the process of mounting my boost guage I noticed the stem the boost hose from the intake goes to was twisted and was reading incorrectly and leaking boost (loud hiss and low boost...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2008, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,332
Posted By BenzB0y
My 87 300SDL is in need of a transmission rebuild...

My 87 300SDL is in need of a transmission rebuild too. It slips from 1st to 3rd gear and only has 198K miles. I'm the second owner, but the first was a woman!!!! :eek:

Just kidding, but...
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,111
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow sorry for the thumbnails... yes I know the dash...

sorry for the thumbnails... yes I know the dash doesn't match but I didn't have the money for a dash cover and the junkyard only wanted 50$ for the dash, woodtrim, and glovebox with it, plus I found...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By BenzB0y
Question already searched the forum....

nobody knows??? :confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,006
Posted By BenzB0y
Question When stomping it I only get about 2800 rpms,...

When stomping it I only get about 2800 rpms, unless it slips 1st-2nd it gets about 4500 rpms. On the interstate it does between 2300-4500 rpms. This sound about normal?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By BenzB0y
Arrow It will slide forward, but when you let go it...

It will slide forward, but when you let go it slides all the way back... It does the stop/start thing too, when the car is off and the motor is trying to run I guess...

It will allow me to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2008, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By BenzB0y
300SDL power seat surging....

My drivers seat has gotten to the point where it is jumping.... :confused:

When I try to move it forward it keeps sliding all the way back. I can adjust the tilt and recline, but not the slider...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
Posted By BenzB0y
Thank YOU everybody! :book2: :book2: ...

Thank YOU everybody! :book2: :book2: :book2: :huepfenic :thumbsup2:
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