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Diesel Discussion
09-28-2008, 02:28 PM
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Gauges Bouncing, Pics of electrical connections
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I forgot to mention that I have already replaced...
I forgot to mention that I have already replaced the sending unit near the thermostat and have had the same results.
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Diesel Discussion
09-27-2008, 07:20 PM
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Gauges Bouncing, Pics of electrical connections
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Gauges Bouncing, Pics of electrical connections
I have read that bouncing gauges were usually caused by a bad ground. The two gauges I am having issues with are the fuel and the temp. I read one post where a guy mentioned that the two shared the...
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Diesel Discussion
09-24-2008, 10:53 AM
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How to (pick up,start,drive home) a 300SD with no key?
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Depending on how badly you wanted to drive it...
Depending on how badly you wanted to drive it home instead of having it towed, here's what I know you could do.
1. Disconnect the shut off valve vacuum hose, it will let the engine run with the...
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Alternative Fuels
08-26-2008, 09:56 PM
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How to test pH level in WVO
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How to test pH level in WVO
I've searched and searched but I can't find a way to test the pH level in the WVO that I am collecting. I am trying to be on the safe side and make sure I am getting only the best oil to use so I...
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Diesel Discussion
08-25-2008, 10:36 PM
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80s Mercedes - how common are "dancing" gauges and other 80s MB questions...
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My temp gauge is the only one that bounces...
My temp gauge is the only one that bounces around. For the most part it holds a temp reading but every so often it bounces. Where would you look for the ground connection on it to see if it is...
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Diesel Discussion
06-19-2008, 10:52 AM
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
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DeltaFox
Just for clarification I was never in the car...
Just for clarification I was never in the car when it had R12. The first time I was in the car the AC was cooler than it is now, and that was running with R134a. Currently, and I'm guessing the...
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Diesel Discussion
06-19-2008, 09:02 AM
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
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The conversion took place right before I...
The conversion took place right before I purchased the car, about a month ago. The AC was colder at that point than it is now. I remember looking at the low pressure side (cold line into the...
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Diesel Discussion
06-18-2008, 10:35 PM
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
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Ok after testing the electrical components...
Ok after testing the electrical components everything looks good. The wiring into the unit is sending ~12V and when testing the unit I hear a soft thunk. Definately a piston or rod moving up and...
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Diesel Discussion
06-18-2008, 03:09 PM
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
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Thanks guys, I will test it out tonight. How...
Thanks guys, I will test it out tonight. How long does it take to open up the monovalve to see if there is a tear on the rubber, 10 minutes, half an hour?
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Diesel Discussion
06-17-2008, 10:46 PM
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
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AC weakens after "burping" air out of cooling system
I think the title has a pretty good summary of what happened to me. I am in the middle of an acid flush and here is what I observed.
After draining the coolant and putting in the acid to flush I...
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Diesel Discussion
06-16-2008, 03:45 PM
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300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
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DeltaFox
bump.
bump.
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Diesel Discussion
06-15-2008, 07:27 PM
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300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
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DeltaFox
Found the leak area
Ok quick update. I did quite a bit of testing on the vacuum system. I found that there is a leak in the ACC system. I guess when I did my original testing I did not think to change the controls on...
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Diesel Discussion
06-14-2008, 05:25 PM
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Multiple questions 83 300SD
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The first picture is the tachometer sending unit....
The first picture is the tachometer sending unit. Without it your tachometer wont work. Then again if it doesn't work you know what to replace to get it working. I have no clue what the other two...
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Diesel Discussion
06-10-2008, 03:22 PM
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300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
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DeltaFox
Forgot to add, thanks for the radio removal. If...
Forgot to add, thanks for the radio removal. If I need to remove the cover plate above the radio where the fan controls and other switches are how do I do that? I tried prying it off from the...
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Diesel Discussion
06-10-2008, 03:19 PM
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300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
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DeltaFox
The shut off valve goes off when the mightyvac...
The shut off valve goes off when the mightyvac has two pumps for sure and sometimes one. That leads me to believe the shut off valve is good. At the same time the vacuum coming from the ignition...
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Diesel Discussion
06-10-2008, 01:43 PM
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300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
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DeltaFox
300SD Shutoff issue - Vacuum leak
I recently bought an 83' 300 SD. I am currently trying to get the engine to shut off like its intended too. Over the past week or so it has gotten worse and worse. I use to shut off about 20...
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