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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 21,879
Posted By MarkM
Nice Wagon

I owned exactly the same car for several years...just brought it to bone yard a year ago....410,000 mi. Probably the best car I ever owned. I still have some wagon-specific parts and other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 836
Posted By MarkM
Nice!

Not crazy about the color?! This is either my favorite color or 2nd favorite...I also really like pumkin orange. But I would give my eye teeth to get my hands on this european beauty!...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By MarkM
84 300TD (Wagon) Parting Out or Selling Entire Lot

Hi Folks,
In the next week or so, I will be leaving the ranks of proud and dedicated MBZ owners after driving 123 diesels since 1997. I will be purchasing a 1997 Honda Accord Wagon as my daily...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By MarkM
84 300TD (Wagon) Parting Out or Selling Entire MBZ

Hi Folks,
In the next week or so, I will be leaving the ranks of proud and dedicated MBZ owners after driving 123 diesels since 1997. I will be purchasing a 1997 Honda Accord Wagon as my daily...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By MarkM
Puzzler...where did the coolant go?

Sorry for posting another overheating question....Ive searched previous posts and can't find what I need...thanks in advance.

Background...car well maintained, never overheats, fluids checked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 18,104
Posted By MarkM
Another example of hazard....

Hi All,

This is a very good topic. Please see the attached thumbnail as an example of a possible hazard when raising a vehicle. My apologies to a fellow member here who posted this picture here...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By MarkM
this is true

True this is unlikely, however, based on my experience, if wires have degraded in one door harness, they are also degraded in the other. (there are only 2 or 3 wires in that harness prone to serious...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,086
Posted By MarkM
Tie rods?

Most times when you have suspension-related bumping noises, it is impossible to find the cause by poking around underneath the car....these components are large, generally tight, and difficult to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,401
Posted By MarkM
A few more "nevers:"

This is a BIG never: Never compress suspension springs with anything other than the proper spring compressor tool.

Never start the car with the instrument cluster removed..."I hear that" ;) the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 879
Posted By MarkM
Yes.....

Ditto....In the two 123's I have had, I needed to replace a couple of wires in the window circuit where they pass through the rubber flex sleeve from the central pillar into the rear door....a couple...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,807
Posted By MarkM
Another possibility....

Could be the o-ring where the trans. dip-stick tube attaches to the transmission housing. I had that once.....resulted in consistent slow leak, with small puddle every morning. The dip stick tube...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By MarkM
Yes, yes....

Very much agree with above. I will spare you the painful and costly details, but one time I had major headaches trying to figure out engine performance problems, only to find later that the rubber...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By MarkM
5.5's OK for wagon?

Thanks for info. I never new about the two sizes of the aluminum hubcap-type wheels. Just last year, for my 84 300TD wagon, I got rid of my bundt and steel wheels (for summer and snow tires) and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By MarkM
Agreed

I agree fully.....that is why on really cold mornings (5F or below) when car is frozen (not on block heater), I hook up the battery pack I have, and go through several glow plug cycles before even...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By MarkM
Agreed

Agreed on trip to Hawaii....sorry to say though, that I have to settle for something a little more frugal for winter prep....like maybe a flask of single barrel Jack!

Another winter prep item for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,058
Posted By MarkM
I don't get that....

Do you mean to say that thermostats that we are getting nowadays...that are stamped 80 deg. C......are making the cars run at 90-95C, and that this is correct and OK?

I can understand overheating...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By MarkM
Cold Starts, Winter Prep

With the approach of each winter in New England, and having driven a 123 diesel since 1997, I have over time developed my ongoing list of winter preparation measures....here it is....in general order...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 45,086
Posted By MarkM
lemforder

I too am disapointed in Febi, Meyle, etc. parts....very poor quality. I had the same experience as above...tie rod boots failing in less than a year. Febi ball joints failing in 18 months! etc.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,058
Posted By MarkM
Cause of "over heating"....

I have had two MBZ 123's since 1997....84 wagon is still my daily driver. I do all my own repaire, and I have experienced many of the problems that owners of these cars experience. I have had the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 885
Posted By MarkM
Frustrated with SLS system

SLS Valve Rebuilds:

On my 84 300TD wagon, about 3 years ago, I rebuilt the SLS valve at the rear of the car to fix the overnight sagging of rear end....it fixed the problem, but over the last 12...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 03-07-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By MarkM
looking for 14" allum. hubcap type rim

Anyone know where I can get just one rim...I am looking for a 14" alluminum/alloy rim for W123 (and others)....not the Bundt rim, but the alloy rim that looks like a steel rim. I need one to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By MarkM
Valve adjust feeler gauges

I purchased a set of feeler leaf gauges for doing valve adjustments...two handles came with the set, all the leaf gauges came separate on a key change. On the handles, there is a little knurled...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,185
Posted By MarkM
fuel milage?

What do you think it gets for fuel mileage on the highway, going a nice smooth 55 mph or so? Maybe about 6 miles per gallon!? And off road, maybe 2? Pretty cool though.....in my younger days, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,062
Posted By MarkM
black sls fluid 123 wagon

I have read all the threads on SLS, and still have a question. I recently replaced SLS fluid with Febi fluid. I did this after put in new seals in the SLS pump (not the valve in the back, but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,853
Posted By MarkM
I got a great tip today, regarding coolant change!

First, you definitely want to drain both the radiator (drain plug at bottom of radiator), and the engine block (drain plug-19 mm-on side of block forward of block heater...reach in with long...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By MarkM
Based on my experience....

I had the same thing happen...hotter running temps...or at least thats what the gauge says. I thought it could be the thermostat, so I replace it and I still get same hot operating temps. Then I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,602
Posted By MarkM
good replacement alternators...good upgrade

Check out Eagle Auto Electric, Inc...do internet search on that name and they will come up. They sell via Ebay, or direct credit card over the phone. Very good product...I put the 120 amp version...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,613
Posted By MarkM
from where?

Where did you buy it from? I did a lot of searching and came up empty handed.
Thanks,
Mark
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,613
Posted By MarkM
Good Source for Blower Motor Brushes

I recently experienced for the first time the blower motor blowing fuse no. 8 when the motor is on high. After much searching for a replacement new motor (I'm in it for the long haul with this car,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 892
Posted By MarkM
Thanks

Thanks for the good information...I will try to pull apart and fix this weekend!
Mark
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