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Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By newpastlife
got it out.....had to pull out handle far enough...

got it out.....had to pull out handle far enough to turn the whole handle 180 degrees counter clockwise....had mercedes make me key from vin number but it only works ignition unless my door locks are...
Forum: Tech Help 03-17-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By newpastlife
door handle help!!

need to remove front exterior door handle to take it and get keys made...1982 300d w123...manual says to remove exterior handle remove three screws and slide handle back and pull out and remove......
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By newpastlife
when i removed the tank to find the leak i...

when i removed the tank to find the leak i discovered the tank a little dented in and a small cracked/hole where it was dented.. i think the tank had too much pressure and collapsed...i cleaned out...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By newpastlife
fuel tank leak help

tried patching a hole in fuel tank with recommended stuff but doesn't seem to be holding...thinking of just getting new tank...1982 euro 300d 123 body ...are new tanks available easily or will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By newpastlife
great thanks... so i could ask local auto store...

great thanks... so i could ask local auto store for some exhaust gasket material?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By newpastlife
it's a euro model its's either 1982 or 1983 300d...

it's a euro model its's either 1982 or 1983 300d non turbo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2008, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By newpastlife
1982 300d non turbo thanks

1982 300d non turbo thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,002
Posted By newpastlife
exhaust leak?

have an exhaust leak where manifold meets exhaust pipe...is there supposed to be a gasket there? don't see any in manual....thanks again!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By newpastlife
crazy!!! supposed to be a slight release of air...

crazy!!! supposed to be a slight release of air when removing cap?...way better now than used to be but now i'm on the paranoid side
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By newpastlife
tank collapse

fuel tank in my 1983 300d collapsed ,, i used some tank sealer to hopefully stop the leak that was created(small crack where the tank bent in) so far no leak...all due to vent line totally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By newpastlife
brake line help?

1982 euro 300d...had to get car towed home seems brake line just past rear driver side door blew...brake fluid flying out...too dark out to get good look up in there...anyone know what size the brake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By newpastlife
good deal...thanks

good deal...thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By newpastlife
thanks everyone...valves are adjusted and did...

thanks everyone...valves are adjusted and did make an improvement in start up and idle...no smoke on startup!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By newpastlife
made handles longer now i can get valve adjust...

made handles longer now i can get valve adjust nuts loose...if my .10mm feeler guage goes ink then i use a .13 feeler guage that won't go in is that ok?...not sure how slight drag is supposed to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By newpastlife
worried i might break something...made my own...

worried i might break something...made my own wrenches that fit nicely..maybe because the wreches i made are shorter than ones you buy i'm not getting righ torque and it just feels harder than it is?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-03-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 988
Posted By newpastlife
valve adjustment help

read tons of posts on valve adjustment procedure for 300d...how tight are the 2 lock nuts supposed to be? feels like i'm putting good amount of pressure on them to loosen so i can adjust with feeler...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By newpastlife
thanks to everyone helping me with figuring out...

thanks to everyone helping me with figuring out vacuum,shifting issues...i have removed the 3/2 valve(was holding vacuum fine) from the equation and it seems to shift fine..and i can get exact...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
k..thanks...there is some flaring...maybe i'll...

k..thanks...there is some flaring...maybe i'll just give the modulator a turn to tighten up a little..still wondering if this is how the 1981 300d is supposed to be because there is no bowden...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
the lever is there...there is a little play in...

the lever is there...there is a little play in linkage before throttle starts..this play closes the valve a little down to around 8hg(jumps from 21 to 8) then the vac guage responds from there with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By newpastlife
do you happen to have pic of your vacuum...

do you happen to have pic of your vacuum lines?...and what is your vacuum going to trans?...i'm getting 21 same as at booster...should be lower or this right because of no bowden cable?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
1981 300d non turbo euro

1981 300d non turbo euro
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
think it's possible because i don't have bowden...

think it's possible because i don't have bowden cable there should be more vacuum to trans?...i do have some flaring tho
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 11:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
had the valve lever off and seems to be working...

had the valve lever off and seems to be working right and holding vacuum...i guess it still must be i need right orifice to change vacuum...hmmm
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
hopefully these pics help...so you think it is...

hopefully these pics help...so you think it is the different T's that have different size openings to lessen vacuum initially? thanks for any and all help, been reading tons of posts
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
sorry best pics i have right now...car isn't...

sorry best pics i have right now...car isn't here.. on the valve on the valve cover the grey line goes to green dashpot that goes to VCV.. the red line goes to trans modulator...will keep searching...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
so what dieselgiant.com is talking about metering...

so what dieselgiant.com is talking about metering valves are different sizes of the rubber fittings that restrict vacuum doing to green dashpot that then flows to VCV..?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
yes...great pic...my car supposedly need the...

yes...great pic...my car supposedly need the valves on valve cover for shifting..1981 models didn't have bowden cables...hope this pic helps...thanks again
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
i don't have that

i don't have that
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
thanks for the pics...in some of the posts it...

thanks for the pics...in some of the posts it seemed the connections to the tubes with different size openings is what lessened the vacuum and on dieselgiant.com it made it seem like the metering...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,101
Posted By newpastlife
the reading should be 15 before it hits the VCV...

the reading should be 15 before it hits the VCV then it controls from there?..so i have something missing before hand?
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