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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By graysilm
Absolutely. Its stressful trying to make a...

Absolutely. Its stressful trying to make a decision on what you hope will be a quality tire at a reasonable price. To make things even more difficult, as you mentioned there are a lot of tires on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By graysilm
Bad oil leak-OM648

Something on my engine has developed a bad oil leak. I suspect it has something to do with the turbo. It seems to be coming from the passenger side of the block, closer towards the front/radiator. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By graysilm
Tire recommendation W211

FYI this is not a recommendation for a Winter or Snow tire, this is about my experience searching for and buying a set of Summer/All Season/Performance tires for my car. Last spring I needed to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2023, 05:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By graysilm
rare old diesel coupes

If I had the time and money I would check into this, sounds like the owners/estate sale people are trying to get rid of all the cars as a package deal. Some rare cars in the mix. Possibly the deal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By graysilm
I ended up getting the icarsoft MB 3.0. I...

I ended up getting the icarsoft MB 3.0. I couldn't find an affordable star system on ebay, I will check back periodically to see if I can find one. I also don't know exactly what I'm looking at when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By graysilm
Thanks for the info... 1. How much might I...

Thanks for the info...

1. How much might I expect to spend annually on Star subscription/update fees?

2. I noticed on the icarsoft website the SBC system was mentioned on the V2.0 page but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By graysilm
Decent diagnostic/service scan tool?

I am wondering if there are any decent diagnostic/service scan tools available that would be useful for a 2006 E320 CDI. Mercedes Star is definitely not feasible because I just have one benz. Has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 404
Posted By graysilm
brake pads

My 06 E320 CDI needs new rear brake pads. The front were replaced last year at an indy shop-because I don't have a computer scan tool to disable the SBC. I'm not sure what brand pads and rotors the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By graysilm
That certainly is an impressive answer for a...

That certainly is an impressive answer for a "non-human." Impressive and a bit scary as well. With regards to my car's engine:

1. If a software or programming input error is indeed the reason...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By graysilm
WHICH ENGINE DO I HAVE???

For as long as I have owned my 2006 E320CDI I have always assumed that she had a OM648 under the hood. That is until I accessed the hidden menu to check battery voltage and oil level. Much to my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By graysilm
Thanks for the update. I need to go ahead and...

Thanks for the update. I need to go ahead and take care of this sooner than later but I am still on the fence about whether I should go with the cheap modules or get some more expensive ones. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,107
Posted By graysilm
Thanks for sharing this WaarrEagle. I am facing...

Thanks for sharing this WaarrEagle. I am facing the same wiring issue and I have a few questions. How are your el cheapo modules from ******** holding up? Did they come with the wiring and bulbs? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By graysilm
I will be attempting to start the car tomorrow...

I will be attempting to start the car tomorrow morning. It has been sitting outside for 14 months, through the heat of the summer and some moderately cold temperatures. I live on the coast in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By graysilm
Good points. Unfortunately with this car I don't...

Good points. Unfortunately with this car I don't know if there is even a way to view the oil pressure. That car doesn't even have an oil dipstick:confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,271
Posted By graysilm
Starting a diesel thats been sitting for a long time

Hello, its been a while...a while since I logged onto this forum and a while since I last drove my 2006 E320CDI. 12/23/2020 is when I parked my car...14 moths ago. It was running fine when I parked...
Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By graysilm
Where to find W210 undershield panels

Does anyone know of a place that sells the undershield panels for the W210? Pelican Parts has the panel for the engine compartment only but I need all of them.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By graysilm
This concerns me with my 99 E300TD. Are there...

This concerns me with my 99 E300TD. Are there any symptoms of these failing? On my car I have a squeaking noise in the front end that I hear whenever I go over speed bumps or any other bump. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By graysilm
I didn't end up buying that car...it was complete...

I didn't end up buying that car...it was complete junk
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By graysilm
Thanks again jay_bob. I am going to take a look...

Thanks again jay_bob. I am going to take a look at the car tomorrow. It is located about an hour away from me. I asked the owner to send me a picture of the damaged bumper. There is also a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By graysilm
Thanks jay_bob. I actually own a 99 and i'm...

Thanks jay_bob. I actually own a 99 and i'm considering purchasing a 98. What exactly is "parktronic?" Also, as far as the "trouble spots" you mentioned, I don't have any rust on my 99 so I'm not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2017, 10:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 774
Posted By graysilm
considering purchasing 98E300TD

I own a 99 E300TD with around 212k miles. This seems crazy but I am considering purchasing a 98 E300TD with 188K miles. My girlfriend currently needs a car and this one seems like a really good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By graysilm
Does anyone know of a link for DIY radiator...

Does anyone know of a link for DIY radiator removal for a diesel W210? Also, if only the plastic part is broken could it be possible to repair it with JBweld or some other 2 part epoxy? I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By graysilm
New radiator?...that's not what I want to hear. ...

New radiator?...that's not what I want to hear. Is there anyway to tell that I absolutely need a new radiator?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By graysilm
So should there be two bolts that screw into the...

So should there be two bolts that screw into the single brass tube? Any idea why this would have caused a leak? Perhaps when it lost support it pulled on the hose a bit?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By graysilm
Coolant leak 1999 E300TD

I recently had my WP replaced on my 1999 E300TD. Today I got a "coolant level low" warning on my dash and I noticed that coolant was leaking out somewhere on the drivers side bottom radiator area. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 632
Posted By graysilm
99 E300TD seized glow plug

I decided to take the advice of some folks on this forum and have my glow plugs changed since I already had the intake removed to fix a fuel leak. My engine has approximately 204k miles and to my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,203
Posted By graysilm
I wanted to close this thread and thank everyone...

I wanted to close this thread and thank everyone who replied. The orings and copper washers were replaced and there is no more leak.
Forum: Tech Help 01-22-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By graysilm
overhead lights coming on and won't cut off

While I'm dealing with my fuel leak issues I also have an electrical problem i need to address on my 99 E300TD. A while back I was driving at night and my overhead light came on randomly. It would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,203
Posted By graysilm
Thanks I will try this

Thanks I will try this
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,203
Posted By graysilm
Fuel delivery lines are pretty new....No more...

Fuel delivery lines are pretty new....No more than 15k miles on them. The glowp plugs are old...possibly the originals
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