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Diesel Discussion
04-28-2017, 04:42 PM
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Rear Driver Side Parking Brake Cable
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mjquillici
That's a great write-up. Thank you. It looks...
That's a great write-up. Thank you. It looks like the general consensus was no special tools, although needle nose vice grips are a plus?
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Diesel Discussion
04-26-2017, 11:23 PM
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Rear Driver Side Parking Brake Cable
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Anyone? I've never pulled the parking brake...
Anyone? I've never pulled the parking brake apart before. Just curious if I can replace the cable by just pulling of the rotor?
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Diesel Discussion
04-23-2017, 10:21 PM
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Rear Driver Side Parking Brake Cable
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Rear Driver Side Parking Brake Cable
Hello Everyone,
Last July (yes, it's been a while), I attempted to put on the parking brake, there was a loud pop, and my foot went to the floor. I just crawled under the car, and the cable going...
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Diesel Discussion
11-25-2015, 04:21 PM
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Loud-ish Droning Noise & EGR Question
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798
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Thank you all. I guess what I am really...
Thank you all. I guess what I am really wondering is how does one troubleshoot an EGR to determine if it is functioning properly?
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Diesel Discussion
11-24-2015, 01:31 AM
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240D Recommended Oil
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mjquillici
In CA, I use Delo 400 15W-40 in both my MB and my...
In CA, I use Delo 400 15W-40 in both my MB and my 1997 Chevy 6.5 TD. Highs around 108, lows in the mid 20s. No issues.
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Diesel Discussion
11-24-2015, 01:04 AM
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For Sale: EGR Delete/Block-off Plate Kit
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On an 82 240D from California, what vacuum...
On an 82 240D from California, what vacuum components can be removed after removing the EGR?
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Diesel Discussion
11-24-2015, 12:08 AM
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Loud-ish Droning Noise & EGR Question
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798
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I am fairly certain that the noise is...
I am fairly certain that the noise is approximately the same whether the car is moving or not. It is definitely not speed dependent, but seems to be more related to how fast the engine is revving. If...
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Diesel Discussion
11-23-2015, 11:50 PM
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Loud-ish Droning Noise & EGR Question
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Loud-ish Droning Noise & EGR Question
Over the last year or so, it seems that my 240D has become louder when running at all speeds. I have checked both the exhaust manifold and the exhaust system and was unable to identify any leaks that...
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Diesel Discussion
01-23-2015, 11:31 AM
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1997 300D Battery Terminal Location
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1997 300D Battery Terminal Location
Hello,
I have a friend with a 1997 300D with a dead battery. Apparenlty the battery is located under the rear seat, but there are battery terminals located somwhere under the hood. Would...
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Diesel Discussion
09-10-2014, 10:34 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
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mjquillici
Any wisdom on how to remove the buzzer switch...
Any wisdom on how to remove the buzzer switch from the old igniton assembly to install in the new one? I'm afraid I'm about to break it. Picture is attached.
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Diesel Discussion
09-10-2014, 02:00 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
That's pretty cool. Is the process the same for...
That's pretty cool. Is the process the same for a W123?
Still, I'm not sure if I want to take that gamble. . .
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Diesel Discussion
09-08-2014, 04:21 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
Just went to the dealer to order a new tumbler....
Just went to the dealer to order a new tumbler. They want $230, which is a lot more than the ~$60 mentioned above. I choked and walked out. Time for Plan B...maybe a locksmith rebuild...
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Diesel Discussion
09-07-2014, 06:10 PM
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Coolant Expansion Tank/Reservoir for OM616
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Coolant Expansion Tank/Reservoir for OM616
Has anyone added a coolant expansion tank / reservoir to an OM616? I hate the fact that it just drains out on the ground when it gets hot.
Any suggestions?
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 07:59 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
Never mind. I found the button that needs to be...
Never mind. I found the button that needs to be pushed. It is all apart!
Now to order a new switch and lock cylinder.
Thanks everyone!
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 07:31 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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OK - Finally got the lock cylinder out, but I...
OK - Finally got the lock cylinder out, but I can't seem to remove the ignition switch from the steering column. I removed the bolt attached to the U-clamp, but something is still hanging up. But,...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 01:09 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
Excellent. That seems like a pretty good price...
Excellent. That seems like a pretty good price for an MB part.
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 12:54 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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Nothing happens when I insert a nail, paper clip,...
Nothing happens when I insert a nail, paper clip, wire in the hole. It feels like I'm hitting a wall. (Key in accessory position.) I have also tried turning the collar with needle-nose pliers...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 12:51 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
I have been VERY careful for the last 10 months...
I have been VERY careful for the last 10 months not to lock the steering wheel. I didn't say it has been a good strategy, but it has worked, so far.
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 01:20 AM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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mjquillici
Sounds like a plan, but I can't seem to get the...
Sounds like a plan, but I can't seem to get the lock tumbler out. I have used bailing wire, a pin, and the tip of a nail, but the lock cylinder won't pop out. I have also tried tapping the nail...
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Diesel Discussion
09-06-2014, 12:02 AM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
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mjquillici
I'm reviving this thread, as I still haven't...
I'm reviving this thread, as I still haven't dealt with this.
Here's my next question: Will replacing the lock cylinder cure the steering wheel locking problem? Or do I need to replace the...
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Diesel Discussion
09-05-2014, 11:49 PM
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Windshield Wipers Don't Work
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mjquillici
I pulled the fuse. Looked at it. Put it back...
I pulled the fuse. Looked at it. Put it back in. And now they work. I didn't see any corrosion, and it definitely wasn't blown. Regardless, they work again!
Thanks
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Diesel Discussion
09-02-2014, 06:42 PM
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Windshield Wipers Don't Work
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581
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Windshield Wipers Don't Work
It turns out that my windshield wipers don't work. This was an unwelcome realization a few weeks ago when it spontaneously rained while I was driving home from work.
Do you all have a...
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Diesel Discussion
07-02-2014, 04:46 PM
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How to replace a clutch in a 240D - Pictorial
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IMHO, if you're going to go to the effort of...
IMHO, if you're going to go to the effort of replacing your clutch, you may as well get the flywheel resurfaces, so that you don't have any problems. If it's never been resurfaced before, you should...
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Diesel Discussion
10-28-2013, 02:35 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
Posted By
mjquillici
Unfortunately, the key is new. I lost my old one...
Unfortunately, the key is new. I lost my old one a while ago, and had to order a new one. However, that did not fix the problem.
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Diesel Discussion
10-28-2013, 02:34 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
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mjquillici
But I am assuming that will come at the cost of...
But I am assuming that will come at the cost of $300+, right?
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2013, 04:49 PM
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39
Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
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mjquillici
PM Sent. Is there a cost effective way to...
PM Sent. Is there a cost effective way to maintain the one-key system for the car? Or am I going to be relegated to a separate ignition key?
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2013, 04:38 PM
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39
Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
Posted By
mjquillici
PM Sent. Is there a cost effective way to...
PM Sent. Is there a cost effective way to maintain the one-key system for the car? Or am I going to be relegated to a separate ignition key?
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2013, 04:04 PM
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39
Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
Posted By
mjquillici
Also, I've noticed that as a turn the wheel from...
Also, I've noticed that as a turn the wheel from side to side while it's locked, the ignition seems to move very slightly. . .not sure if this is a problem, but either the ignition assembly is...
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2013, 12:49 PM
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Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
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2,788
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mjquillici
Ignition/Steering Wheel Woes
My steering wheel and ignition switch have always had an awkward relationship, but lately it's been getting worse. If the steering wheel locks, it sometimes takes a few minutes for me to jiggle...
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Diesel Discussion
10-12-2013, 02:00 PM
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Glow Plug Confusion
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1,689
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mjquillici
Apply dielectric grease to the glow plug when...
Apply dielectric grease to the glow plug when reinstalling, or no?
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