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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-05-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,010
Posted By AUDIBLE
86 300SDL & 87 300D parts

Large collection of good salvage parts from two Mercedes, an '86 300SDL and an '87 300D turbodiesel, both OM603 engine models. All parts are cleaned and were good when the cars were parted out. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By AUDIBLE
Some of the clips are gone, but it also leaked...

Some of the clips are gone, but it also leaked when all the clips were there. Must replace them, though. I used to over-tighten, but I don't THINK I do any more. Maybe 1/16 of a turn with a wrench...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By AUDIBLE
OM603 87 300SDL Injection pump leak at top.

I've been fighting leaks at the injection pump and have an interesting series of events to ask about.

I've had serial fuel leaks involving the injectors, high pressure fuel lines, fuel return...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By AUDIBLE
Oy. Thanks, even if it's for confirming my fears.

Oy. Thanks, even if it's for confirming my fears.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 939
Posted By AUDIBLE
Etched Aluminum cam caps?

I should start my own column of dumb mistakes. Here goes. I put the cam caps from an OM603 head into a container of degreaser, forgot about them, came back the next morning and found them turned...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By AUDIBLE
linkage/gas pedal solved DOH

Sorry, Homer Simpson moment. It was dark, no flashlight, and I didn't see the pedal had worked loose from the linkage at that point. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By AUDIBLE
300sdl linkage problem

Driving the mighty 300SDLon a surface street at low speed, I floored the accelerator and something seemed to break. The pedal went almost to the firewall and now has only the smallest bit of travel....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By AUDIBLE
FUSE VS OVP

Yes, indeed, one must check the fuse first, rather than just junking the thing. I did, but I can't prove it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By AUDIBLE
OVP FYI overvoltage relay

300SDL
I had an odd situation where my tach went dead at the same time as my "antilock" idiot light went on. Tach stayed dead and warning light stayed on after restarts. Reading some forum posts,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-03-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By AUDIBLE
Passenger front door

Noticed you asked about the PASSENGER front door. Everything on it is very good, no dents or dings, mirror OK.
thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-27-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By AUDIBLE
ps I'm in Los Angeles. Car is in nearby Sun...

ps I'm in Los Angeles. Car is in nearby Sun Valley.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-27-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By AUDIBLE
86 SDL int & door

The interior is that dark blue that's almost black, but the catch is that the seats, panels and carpets are from some other w126. Driver's leather is no good, passenger is fair to good, rear seat is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-26-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 870
Posted By AUDIBLE
Parting out '86 300SDL

Parting out very clean & complete '86 300SDL. Almost everything is usable on it except the motor bottom end. Body good, but with a bad gold repaint. #22 head, good trim, bumpers, lights, etc. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By AUDIBLE
blower motor dead

Further to this thread, got the blower motor out, tested it with 12v to the two motor leads, no nothing. I had tested it in place as well, but hoped I was wrong.

This motor does not want to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By AUDIBLE
Confirming my 300 SDL blower motor problem

The mighty 300SDL climate blower motor has stopped blowing.

From the many posts, I see that I should test the blower motor at the plug where it connects to the harness. This plug is a three-pole...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 655
Posted By AUDIBLE
Aux fan switch Pelican question

87 300SDL

From the helpful threads, I see that I want to buy a new aux fan switch with a rating of 100/110C. This is the "red top" one. Pelican offers several "red top" switches, from $14 to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By AUDIBLE
300SDL gauges reading wrong

Sorry, this was too long and complex. Going back to check the instrument grounds.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,671
Posted By AUDIBLE
#15 head info

I bought an intact #15 head as a core to rebuild and replace my cracked #14. It appeared not to have been machined before it got to me. It had the collars with the splines and the newer angled...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,245
Posted By AUDIBLE
FYI OM603 Cylinder head exhaust studs

In the course of wasting several hours jumping to a silly conclusion, I made some measurements that someone somewhere might use. Stupid story follows the measurements.

#17 cylinder head exhaust...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,378
Posted By AUDIBLE
om603 early #14 to late >#17 interchange

Further to this excellent thread.

I'm replacing a cracked #14 head with a good #17 head on my 87 300SDL. My question is about using the prechambers from my old #14 in the new #17. The machinist...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By AUDIBLE
more cracked head

Yes, on a different thread I've been discussing. Need, but can't afford the retail price. Just thought this was an interesting thing about the pressure.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By AUDIBLE
350sdl 603 HEAD, how blown is blown?

I saw something interesting today, so I thought I'd post about it. If y'all are sick of 603 head posts, tell me and I won't do it anymore.

In my search to salvage my (cracked head) '87 SDL, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
Posted By AUDIBLE
OM603 #22 head condition question

Good points. Can't imagine what puts a hole there, so will have to ask.

The #22 head must have been worked on before, because it has the old slotted prechamber collars, which tells me that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
Posted By AUDIBLE
OM603 #22 head condition question

The mighty '87 300SDL has cracks. The context here is that I can't afford the going rate of $1000 to $2000 for a good re-manufactured head or a good core & rebuild. A good custom racing head shop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By AUDIBLE
pop tester filter

I put mine between the diesel reservoir and the intake on the side of the pump.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By AUDIBLE
pop tester bad seals?

Thanks!,
When I can check this out, I'll report back.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By AUDIBLE
Pop tester blues

I built a pop tester with a bottle jack from the many fine posts on the site, but am having a problem with it. I used a new bottle jack, but it was an inexpensive one from Harbor Freight. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
Posted By AUDIBLE
Why you don't rebuild a W126 diesel starter.

I opened up my dead starter with the great OM617 starter rebuild instructions in hand, to discover that the two are not very similar. The one from my 300SDL had a complex and crappy plastic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
Posted By AUDIBLE
REPLYS

Thanks for the many thoughtful replies. The teeth on starter gear are smooth and intact, show no damage. Hadn't considered that the bendix gear could be coming out but not holding. Will update as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,699
Posted By AUDIBLE
Confirm my starter solenoid diagnosis

After a couple hours in 100 degree heat city driving, the mighty 300SDL refused to re-start after a short stop. The starter motor whirred like crazy, but no solenoid click and no gear engaged with...
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