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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2023, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
Prime

Yeah I primed the pump with some oil thru the big port.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
Some symptoms

That's a good question, but what I've noticed is that when the old pump was on it would shutoff more immediately.

After replacing the vacuum pump it should pause a bit then shut off a bit slower...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
I noticed that after I put this "Pierburg" pump...

I noticed that after I put this "Pierburg" pump in, it seems weaker.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
Some success

I took out the stock vacuum pump from my 190D and will post pictures later. Basket was still in place so I removed that as this new vacuum pump has the new dam gasket. Lubed up all the moving points,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
As an update: I ordered a pump from Amazon...

As an update:

I ordered a pump from Amazon off this link:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SRCQ5J6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I can confirm that this is ALSO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
Interesting. I sent an email to Pierburg to...

Interesting. I sent an email to Pierburg to verify if their parent company has moved manufacturing to China. I’m debating on putting this in because obviously there have been numerous threads...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By Abadjay
Question Is PIERBURG Made in China now?!

It's been a while since I've had a Diesel Benz and I found myself getting a 190D 2.5 nonturbo this past week. It runs fairly strong at 214k mi and naturally I want to keep it that way.

I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-20-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Abadjay
Well when I got the car, I knew the soft top was...

Well when I got the car, I knew the soft top was broken because the guy claimed that someone broke into it to steal a subwoofer and some CDs.... Upon inspection the plastic part is ruined.It's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-14-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Abadjay
Replacing the soft top and frame vs just the soft top

I just recently acquired a 1988 560SL and right away I knew the soft top is broken (plastic cracked). So I start looking around the web for a new soft top. Looking for them was easy, but from reading...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-07-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
The service history is also comprehensive and...

The service history is also comprehensive and quite thick too but I haven't dug into it yet
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-07-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Im willing to spend for the timing chain issues...

Im willing to spend for the timing chain issues and the soft top as well as the interior. I don't even know what the real issue is with the AC....

Im willing to spend another 6.5k on the car if...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-06-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Some more pictures

I've included some pics to go with the discussion. I kindly ask for some opinions. I've already made an arrangement to pay the $3,500... just wondering if you would do it, lower the price, or walk...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-06-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
A 1988 560SL for $3,500 167k miles

So some time has passed since I last put the 560SL discussion on the board. But recently I've been looking on the web for a 560SL preferably a 1988 or 1989. I recently found one! the owner claims it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-06-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By Abadjay
Buying an SL where the owner is out of state

I am currently looking to buy a 1988 / 1989 560SL. Recently, I found one on CL and it looked pretty good. I gave the car a test drive and I also took a look around and it was pretty ok. The car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2012, 10:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By Abadjay
300SDL Wrong Instrument Cluster Readings

I have a 1987 300SDL that I was working on over the past few weeks of May. I challenged myself to take out the dashboard and to replace the vacuum pods that would ensure that the A/C will blow in all...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-18-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
I know what you're saying.

I know that you have a very valid point here, but I'm still standing by my approach. Selling the car just seems different than trading. That last embargo I had made the first potential trader seem...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-18-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Not sure if knows what he's doing or just plain ***hole

Just thought I'd update on another potential trade that ended with :confused:

I found a guy on CL again and this time he was offering a 1989 560SL in exchange for a diesel! Now I have had the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-16-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Ahh Well I guess they made a teal one... I was...

Ahh Well I guess they made a teal one... I was kinda hoping I'd have to give "No, they did not make one in that color" kind of answer so that I can end his hopes of finding one... but I'd hate to lie...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-16-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Onto the next...

Well I don't mean to blog this, but I thought I'd update on the story of my first 560SL encounter.

As you know the owner of the teal 560SL demanded $2,000 to complete my 300SDL trade with him. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Hmmm I see... Well, as for the rest of the...

Hmmm I see...

Well, as for the rest of the forum, this particular case involves to 1987s, a 560SL and a 300SDL. What would you say is a ballpark price gap ASSUMING they are in very very similar...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Thank you so much for your response. I guess...

Thank you so much for your response. I guess you're neutral on the subject and that's cool. I just thought it'd be nice to trade primarily because it eliminates having to work at finding the 560SL,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
The pictures to show...

As you can see here, The VIN is nowhere to be found.

He claims the carfax is clean, and either he is lying, or the car has been in some non recorded accident. But this is a clear argument to lower...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
I guess you found this response rather amusing...

I guess you found this response rather amusing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
What do you guys think?

Hey, I thought this might be an interesting bit, but I'd like another opinion here... even if it is somewhat biased...

Now as you may or may not know, I've been trying to trade my 300SDL for a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Yeah I didn't think so.... Oh well

Yeah I didn't think so.... Oh well
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-19-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By Abadjay
Gen II W126 Euro bumpers

Does anyone have a pair of Gen II Euro bumpers for the W126 that they would like to sell? If so, please PM me and I'll get back to you. Thank you!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-19-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,590
Posted By Abadjay
Would anyone want to trade with me?

I have been meaning to get a 560SL for some time, but don't really have all the money to get it. I was wondering who would be interested in trading me a 560SL for a 300SDL. 220,000 miles and no...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-17-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Abadjay
WTB 300SDL Radiator

The 1987 300SDL is about 100 or so miles shy of 200k and the radiator decides to leak heavily and seep out from the top. Rather than get it fixed, I'd rather replaced the thing with a new Behr.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,327
Posted By Abadjay
Yep. Used Zerex last time. I flushed out the old...

Yep. Used Zerex last time. I flushed out the old stuff till it ran clear water and then filled with distilled. But it seems to be normal...

So I guess that crisis has been abated...ish...

But...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,327
Posted By Abadjay
The system functions fine, it gets warmer now...

The system functions fine, it gets warmer now than usual and at a much sooner rate.

I just don't want to keep buying water to refill the system because I had no leaks of this level prior to this...
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