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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By stephen22
Found the wires to my trunk light had been cut...

Found the wires to my trunk light had been cut and stuffed bare wire into the trunk cavity with no caps. Not sure how it didn't blow a fuse when it touched the metal as it did when I was pulling...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By stephen22
Assuming one was using garden variety and not...

Assuming one was using garden variety and not Fluke :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By stephen22
Jeremy, Agreed. 10 milliamps. I've read...

Jeremy,
Agreed. 10 milliamps. I've read acceptable is up to 35 milliamps. No spark on the neg cable tap.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By stephen22
Thanks for the reply, I will check there. ...

Thanks for the reply, I will check there. However, wouldn't I see this on my ammeter check on the battery if the plugs were drawing?

I thought I found it a little bit ago, when I realized the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,373
Posted By stephen22
Battery Drain/Electrical problem

Hey gang,

Got an electrical question for you. I recently replaced my battery due to my car regularly not starting and a very old battery. Upon receiving the new one, I continued to have the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2008, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By stephen22
Thanks Tango, to the parts store I go...

Thanks Tango, to the parts store I go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By stephen22
So all things considered, if I have the same size...

So all things considered, if I have the same size and brand of caliper, I should be good to go? I agree calipers are cheap, however, when it is one of a hundred more things that need...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By stephen22
As well as the age old addage that, "Beers should...

As well as the age old addage that, "Beers should be consumed in pairs"
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By stephen22
That's what i was thinking. Especially since my...

That's what i was thinking. Especially since my auto store has the same brand in stock. I don't see a correlation between two calipers on opposite sides of the car and the justification of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,739
Posted By stephen22
Replace calipers in pairs?

I was changing pads and the right side went fine. When I went to the left side and attempted to compress the piston, it shot fluid out of the dust seal and would not retract. (Not sure if that was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 750
Posted By stephen22
Fixed vacuum tranny problem!

After enduring a few weeks of vacuum trouble with no vacuum know-how, I finally found the problem. I just received my mity-vac in the mail and when I crawled underneath to locate the line that goes...
Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN) 05-05-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,748
Posted By stephen22
Good to know. I read Steve Brotherton's (of...

Good to know. I read Steve Brotherton's (of Cont. Imports) posts on vacuum diagnostics which were the most informative to date. I was planning on driving the distance to have him look at my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By stephen22
Link???

Link???
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By stephen22
Going to try and rebuild the old lock so I don't...

Going to try and rebuild the old lock so I don't have 3 different keys. I already have a non-VIN matched ignition.

Articalthlon - How much for the set in case I can't rebuild?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By stephen22
Looking for a trunk lock

1983 300D. Anyone know where i can find one? I can only find a trunk seal.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By stephen22
I've read their is a hex bolt and not a hex bolt....

I've read their is a hex bolt and not a hex bolt. I don't see a hex bolt on mine. We are planning on placing the rotors too as they are rusted like heck anyway.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By stephen22
300d rear rotors

Rotor question. We can't get the rear rotor released from the car. It is rusted, but not sure if it is held on to the car by anything. The calipers came off with no problem. The rotor needs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 843
Posted By stephen22
i'll give it another go when i get home

i'll give it another go when i get home
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 843
Posted By stephen22
Trunk won't open

So I've opened the trunk before on the '83 300D so I know it opens, but I went out to put something in the back and couldn't get it open. The key turns but nothing. I spent 15 minutes messing with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By stephen22
I'll be replacing both. Looks like I'll be going...

I'll be replacing both. Looks like I'll be going with ATE. Helpful as always, thanks guys.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By stephen22
300d calipers

Tried to order some new calipers for my '83 300d and they had two kinds available, ATE and Bendix. I can't find a stamp or any indication of what kind I currently have installed. Anyone know if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 711
Posted By stephen22
Tampa 300D owners

Any Tampa Bay area 300D owners? I have an '83 that has been giving me vacuum issues (shifting, door locks, A/C) and I know not where to start. I was wondering if someone has gone through the same...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By stephen22
I can, so, sweet. New one on order. Now if I...

I can, so, sweet. New one on order. Now if I could just get it to shift smoothly, replace both rear brake calipers, and get the A/C fixed I would be able to drive the thing!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By stephen22
My key will turn, just takes an obscene amount of...

My key will turn, just takes an obscene amount of jiggling. Is replacing the cylinder really as simple as releasing the old one and installing a new one?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By stephen22
Key won't turn

Anyone bought a VIN matched ignition from MB? Just wondering what that is going to cost me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By stephen22
How hard is normal?

My '83 300D shifts hard and often early. Worst on 1-2 but happens 2-3. Sometimes there is a loud thunk when it hits 3rd. I took it to a Bosch certified mechanic and he said that it is shifting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,140
Posted By stephen22
Go on......

Go on......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2007, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,565
Posted By stephen22
Sure does. It usually takes a couple of seconds...

Sure does. It usually takes a couple of seconds to turn off. I guess I'll start my vacuum education as soon as I get home.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2007, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,565
Posted By stephen22
Thanks for the reply. I took the metal piece...

Thanks for the reply. I took the metal piece out, and rigged it up as it was intended. The nipple from the separator is now sticking up through the cover and connected direct. After I put...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-11-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,565
Posted By stephen22
Whose pictures? I sure hope it wasn't mine.

Whose pictures? I sure hope it wasn't mine.
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