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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,104
Posted By dePlane
Here's an update to my missing key ordeal.

I called MB customer care. I was given the same line. The car must be brought to the dealership, NO EXCEPTIONS. I asked to speak to the next person up the ladder and was given the same line. So I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,104
Posted By dePlane
thanks for all the replies

thanks I had considered most of the suggestions already. I'm gonna try to reason with the GM. If that fails then I'll call for AAA roadside assistance.

I did call MB and they said because my car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,104
Posted By dePlane
1982 300sd missing key

My brother lost the key to my 1982 300 sd. Now, MB will kindly make me a new key for 26 bucks. But, they won't give me the key unless I also bring them the car as well. I'd like to save the cost...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-23-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By dePlane
Brake Booster needed : 82 300sd

Hello

I'm in need of a Used brake booster for my 1982 300 sd.

What is a good price for such a thing. I was quoted 175.00 at one place, no guarantees tho. Found one new for 875.00.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By dePlane
hi thanks for the input. I'll set about doing...

hi thanks for the input. I'll set about doing the repair correctly. I'll order the motormounts next week and modify a wrench in the mean time. I had the kinda repair in mind that you showed in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 764
Posted By dePlane
1982 300 sd upper oil cooler line

hello, I just replaced my turbo drain tube because it was leaking. Thanks to all the discussions here the job was a breeze. PITA but a breeze.

Now my upper oil cooler line is leaking. When I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,538
Posted By dePlane
darn not that easy

okay it looks like the leak was coming from the turbo drain tube and not the hose. The hose doesn't look that bad but as long as I'm in there for the tube I might as well put on a new hose. Should...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,538
Posted By dePlane
oil leak 82 mersedes 300 sd

1982 mercedes 300 sd
hello,
I'm very handy but not a mechanic. I'm not new to the forum but once again my attention is on the MB and I've returned to the forum for some advice.

not sure if I...
Forum: General Information 11-11-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,210
Posted By dePlane
Tensil strength and Fracture fatigue ...

Tensil strength and
Fracture fatigue

are two concepts that come to my mind. Aluminium is only as good as the process used to manufacture. I can't believe that a low cost jack is built to high...
Forum: General Information 11-11-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,210
Posted By dePlane
If you are concerned about quality and durablity...

If you are concerned about quality and durablity you might try Craftsman, Craftsman tools are guaranteed for life, not sure if that includes the jack but if it does then you cant go wrong. I have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Thanks JimSmith for the reply. I have checked...

Thanks JimSmith for the reply. I have checked the fuse it is good. Only one glow plug is good. Valves may need adjusting. I need to learn the procsess before trying. Or let a shop take care of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
If my B2 Transmission piston has failed will the...

If my B2 Transmission piston has failed will the tranny not engage in either gear?

Vac system may be suspect as well. Would bad vac pressue leave the transmission lifeless.

I pull started the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
hello, I say again. I was deparate. the...

hello,

I say again. I was deparate. the day after I bought the MB I broke my foot and was out of work for several weeks. The day before I was to go back to work I ran out of fuel and the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Today I tried to pull the MBSD30082 again. ...

Today I tried to pull the MBSD30082 again.

This time with my buddies SUV. We brought her up to speed 35mph.

And I dropped her into S with the key turned to the GP position.

There is no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
money in wallet 0 glow plugs $60 Tranny $1400...

money in wallet 0
glow plugs $60
Tranny $1400
Getting to work: Priceless
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
No not sure. But thought I had good advise. ...

No not sure. But thought I had good advise. Your post leads me to believe that I have another chance to get this right.:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
I'll have to look into that one later on, but it...

I'll have to look into that one later on, but it sounds like a good idea.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Just an aside. Here is my quandry. With the car...

Just an aside. Here is my quandry. With the car on the road, she'll earn me 1200 a week after expenses. I've been out of work for 3 weeks with a broken foot and really need to get back on the road...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Thats Right, Get it up to at least 35mph. ...

Thats Right, Get it up to at least 35mph.

Also check the passenger side of the engine bay to see if there is a electric plug for the block heater.

No heater. The Benz came up from Virginia...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Yesterday I recieved contradictory advice as to...

Yesterday I recieved contradictory advice as to how to pull start. Some said 35 some said 20mph and one said 15-20. I called a friend who is a MB nut and he said 20 mph. I went with 25 and L ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
I've become reasonably experieced of the sound of...

I've become reasonably experieced of the sound of fuel starvation. I am positve she is getting fuel. Battery is top notch. And although I've put my wondering eyes on the modulator I haven't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Yesterday I was told 20-25. then go to low. I...

Yesterday I was told 20-25. then go to low. I have no manual yet.

I checked with 2 people I know and the both said no more than 25 then shift into L.
Yesterday she would not start right away. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Yes I did try to start normally. It cranked good...

Yes I did try to start normally. It cranked good and fast but it is cold now in Syracuse NY and it would not fire. Because pulling it worked so well yesterday we gave it another go.

The tranny...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
I used all of my savings to buy the car. The day...

I used all of my savings to buy the car. The day after I got the car I broke my foot and have been out of work. I need the car to run because I earn my living sitting behind it's wheel. Because I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,926
Posted By dePlane
I'm a diesel noob. I've done searches, but...

I'm a diesel noob.

I've done searches, but sometimes you get better ideas on what to search for when you ask a question. I search and ask at the same time. If my search doesn't turn up anything...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,926
Posted By dePlane
Yes, it is a fine line. I came here knowing...

Yes, it is a fine line. I came here knowing little about my MB. But I have a broad general knowledge of mechanical things. I'm one of those Mcgiver types. I did many hours of searching before I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By dePlane
Pull started 300SD82 now possible Transmission trouble

I fear I may have gone from bad to worse.

After days of trying to start my 300sd82 after running out of fuel. I went out and pull started the car. It started up and ran fine. I drove around...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,567
Posted By dePlane
Not sure if this one will work actually. One...

Not sure if this one will work actually. One member expressed doubt about this application. It doesn't make sense to me. Prolly, he tried this and his buggy started, so he attributted this to his...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 11:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,142
Posted By dePlane
Just put the shift lever on R

I run my MB ccw all the time. Just put the shift lever in R. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,567
Posted By dePlane
the sweet taste of victory

What a scary ride that was. Whhhoooo whoooo.

Got the MB FIRED up. Pull started and do I mean pull started. I needed a runway of about 4 miles long. She started and stalled started and...
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