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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,350
Posted By TonySz
I've tried almost everything and the best is...

I've tried almost everything and the best is mineral spirits, NO WATER, then paper towels. I do this 2-3 times then finish with Dawn dish detergent though any other brand should work too. By finish...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 02-20-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,453
Posted By TonySz
Harris in South Plainfield NJ?

My ball joint went on my SDL and rather than risk taking it down to Lakewood where I always go I was thinking of going to Harris or somewhere else local. Anyone have any experiences with Harris...
Forum: Tech Help 02-01-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By TonySz
Thanks Gilly. That was exactly it. Like an idiot...

Thanks Gilly. That was exactly it. Like an idiot I was staring right at the thing when it hit me like a brick wrapped in gold foil. :) Yeah, the open port was indeed for the fuel door pod.
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By TonySz
1986 300SDL: 2 vac pods for foot wells?

I'm attempting to troubleshoot my 300SDL's lack of heat coming into both driver and passenger footwells. I managed to remove the CCU and I see one black oblong device with the #3 vacuum line running...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2014, 01:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By TonySz
1986 300SDL: x-shape vacuum hose connector in trunk?

Looks like my vacuum pump in my 86 300SDL's trunk is on the way out. It sounds like it's dying a slow death and only working 5% of the time. While putzing around in the trunk I noticed an X shaped...
Forum: Tech Help 01-30-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,090
Posted By TonySz
Stick a MB logo on there and up the price $40. ;)

Stick a MB logo on there and up the price $40. ;)
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 01-30-2014, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,344
Posted By TonySz
We've been taking our Mercedes cars to Bob for...

We've been taking our Mercedes cars to Bob for years now. I won't go anywhere else, even if I have to tow it....which, fortunately, I haven't had to do yet. That may be because Bob knows what the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,042
Posted By TonySz
FYI, I just did this on my 86 300SDL. It's a 46mm...

FYI, I just did this on my 86 300SDL. It's a 46mm nut. I tried using the toilet wrench but couldn't get her to fit enough because I couldn't wedge it in under the back metal dash and nor thru the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,395
Posted By TonySz
I would NOT simply put a switch in line with the...

I would NOT simply put a switch in line with the glow plug feed wire. That's pulling A LOT of amps. The safe way is to install a plain old starter solenoid (around $12) inline with the glow plug...
Forum: Tech Help 03-02-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By TonySz
Thank you guys. I broke down and called local MB...

Thank you guys. I broke down and called local MB dealer and they didn't have them. MOF, it'd take 2 days to get them. I've got the Bendix and FWIW, they claim the pins for the Bendix and the ATE are...
Forum: Tech Help 03-01-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By TonySz
1986 300SDL: Brake Pad Pins?

Don't know the exact name for these things but correct me if I'm wrong. I just started to do a brake pad job on my 1986 300SDL and it appears I damaged the end of one of the brake pad pins. I called...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By TonySz
Thanks Brian. No airflow coming from the lower...

Thanks Brian. No airflow coming from the lower vents, nor the upper middle vents. The outer-upper vents have heat coming out but very little, if any airflow.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By TonySz
Some findings from current troubleshooting..... ...

Some findings from current troubleshooting.....
OK, I pulled the connector off the monovalve and I get 13v when the CCU is in the off position. When any of the other buttons are activated and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By TonySz
'86 300SDL: heat/vent questions

I've been reading up on past posters' problems and want to pass this by you guys to be sure.

Suddenly I'm not getting any heat from the floor or upper vents but the defroster works. I swapped out...
Forum: Tech Help 10-11-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By TonySz
Yeah, I know about the caps. I haven't done the...

Yeah, I know about the caps. I haven't done the transistors yet but I am done with all the diodes.



I've done circuit work before so it's not a major hassle for me. There are guys out there...
Forum: Tech Help 10-08-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By TonySz
1986 300SDL: CCU parts list?

Anyone have a parts list or schematic for an 86 300SDL CCU? I'm going to rebuild mine but some of the transistors' #'s are unreadable. I've already replaced all the capacitors in mine and am...
Forum: Tech Help 10-06-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By TonySz
Two, possibly three, capacitors on the CCU...

Two, possibly three, capacitors on the CCU circuit board were leaking. I desoldered them, cleaned the board with iso alcohol and put new caps in. I've got to wait for some epoxy on a broken plastic...
Forum: Tech Help 10-06-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By TonySz
1986 300SDL: Cimate Control Unit

Hey guys. My climate control unit used to work fine. Push a button, it worked. Nowadays nothing happens until it seems to warm up. I already replaced fuses and I don't believe it's the blower motor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,162
Posted By TonySz
Back from the dead topic................. On...

Back from the dead topic.................

On my 1986 300SDL there was no way to go pushing from behind because of the a/c baffling running thru there. I made the tool(s) from a thinner gauge...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
It's definitely something I just can't fathom MB...

It's definitely something I just can't fathom MB engineers let by.

Well, I bit the bullet and got a new oil cooler. Anti-seize on the nuts and we're good to go. I also replaced some of the small...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2009, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
Thanks guys. I already contacted two Mercedes...

Thanks guys. I already contacted two Mercedes dealers and they couldn't locate any type of repair/retrofit nipples for the SDL. I've got one more thing up my sleeve before going to the hydraulics...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
Well, I dragged my sick butt outside to look at...

Well, I dragged my sick butt outside to look at my father's 300SD oil cooler. The fittings are the same size as the "screwed nipples". Apparently the 300SDL's fittings are bigger. The only thing I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
Thanks Diesel911. I remembered I had a whole...

Thanks Diesel911. I remembered I had a whole piece of a nipple I cut off the oil cooler. I found it and the "screwed nipples" I got from the dealer are definitely smaller. It's partially my fault for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
Other than holding their sides up to each other I...

Other than holding their sides up to each other I can't really compare because I cut the old ones in a few places. My guess is they are the same diameter, and if so then why are the "screwed,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
OK, big dilemma here. I got the replacement...

OK, big dilemma here. I got the replacement nipples from Ray Catena using part#915013-013002 and got them installed into my oil cooler. The hoses I got from my local auto parts store have the part #...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
I agree guys, but now that I have all the tools...

I agree guys, but now that I have all the tools and the parts are coming tomorrow I'll pro'lly install the new nipples anyway. We'll see.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
For those living in/near central New Jersey I...

For those living in/near central New Jersey I found Dewitt Brothers Tool Company in Kenilworth has the 18mmx1.50 tapered tap for $12 and the 21/32" drill bit for $9. Since we're tapping aluminum I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
Thanks guys. I'm getting the replacement nipples...

Thanks guys. I'm getting the replacement nipples from Ray Catena in Edison. Ready?........$11/each! :eek: I called my usual suppliers but nobody could find the part #915013013002. I called a few...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
One would think, but I've seen nuts welded onto...

One would think, but I've seen nuts welded onto housings before.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By TonySz
I just came back to this because I just found (of...

I just came back to this because I just found (of course, I find the answer now! :P) one post where it states the fittings on the cooler are permanent. I guess it's replacement nipples time. :mad:
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